Car Rental UK to France During Coronavirus Outbreak

Car hire UK to France (or France to UK)

If you are planning to get away this summer, how does the road trip from the UK to France sound? With the travel restrictions being eased in both the countries, there is hope for all of you to get back on the road. Get a car hire for your road trip from France to the UK( or the UK to France)? Start a search on CarsrentalFrance.com and find the rental vehicle for the drive within minutes. Did you know that from London, you can reach Eiffel tower in less than 6 hrs with a rental car? And, it is even now open for tourists again(with few measures of course). With options like Eurotunnel, which allows vehicle transport, taking a rental car from the UK to France, is quite easy. Renting a car is definitely the safest option during this ongoing COVID19 pandemic.

The proximity between the UK and France gives this road trip a well-deserved place on traveler’s bucket lists. Though there are many worth-taking road trips from the UK to France, in this blog, we will only cover the drive that starts in London and ends in Paris

Why Rent a Car During the COVID19?

Though both the governments(the UK and French) have ended the flying restrictions, still traveling through planes, shared cabs, or trains, especially during this ongoing coronavirus outbreak, is off the radar this summer. More than the freedom to travel wherever you want to go or making stops as per your convenience, renting a car is the safest option these days. Some of the main reasons why you should hire a car are as follows:

Rental car UK to France Information – London to Paris

Leading Car Rental Suppliers

We at www.carsrentalfrance.com work with the best rental car companies in the UK and France, which usually allow cross border options during this pandemic, which means, no matter if you want to rent a car in the United Kingdom or France, we can help you find your perfect deal.

A wide range of rental fleet, availability of one-way options, and a dense network of rental points all over the starting and destination countries make booking cars from these agencies a perfect choice.

• Alamo
• Hertz
• Europcar

What do I need to rent a car for a trip from the UK to France?

To rent a car in the UK or France, you need to be at least 21 years old. However, the minimum age might change from supplier to supplier. In addition to that, you need a valid and full drivers’ license to qualify. Keeping the current situation in mind it is advised to take your documents specifying your residential address, in addition to your ID proof. You may also have to verify the reason for your journey while crossing the border.

The road trip from London to Paris or vice versa

Places to see on the way

Devil’s Dyke, Sussex, UK

It is a deep V-shaped valley which has numerous myths attached to it. In the 19th and 20th Centuries, it was a big vacation destination, especially in Victorian times. Various old myths connect it to the Devil. Visiting this off-beat destination, especially during this summer, is an ideal choice for maintaining social distancing.

Start with London attractions

Big Ben, London’s eye, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral are the places in London that you must visit at all costs. Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade, Trafalgar Square and White Hall are other noted places in London.

Devil’s Dyke, Sussex, UK

It is a deep V-shaped valley which has numerous myths attached to it. In the 19th and 20th Centuries, it was a big vacation destinations, especially in the Victorian times. Various old myths connect it to Devil.

Canterbury, France:

It is a cathedral city in England, was once renowned as a pilgrimage place in the middle ages, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey, Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, and St Martin’s Church are Canterbury’s popular attractions that you can visit. Do check the opening hours before visiting and try to follow social distancing measures issued by the authorities.

Calais, France

Calais is a major ferry port city of France. It is the largest city in Pas-de-Calais and is home to unique attractions like Les Bourgeois de Calais, Calais Beach, City of Lace and Fashion & Calais Lighthouse.
Communes of Aire-sur-la-Lys, Albert, and Compiegne make for a great stop on the last leg of your drive from London to Paris.
Note: Some of these popular sites have begun welcoming tourists with limited numbers of visitors and strict guidelines. It is advised to check the latest travel updates and opening hours before visiting these attractions.

Renting a car for a one-way or round trip?

Though it depends on how long you want to stay in the UK and then in France, we recommend that you book a one-way rental car as it eliminates the need for the return trip.

Where to pick & return my rental car?

Our car hires suppliers to have rental points in both countries, airports, downtown, and train stations. The top 5 pick up and drop off points in London and Paris respectively are listed as follows:

Rental car pick up locations in the London

• London Heathrow Airport
• London Gatwick Airport
• London Stansted Airport
• London Downtown
• London City Airport

Car hire return locations in Paris

• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport [CDG]
• Paris Downtown
• Paris Orly Airport
• Paris Est railway station
• Paris Epinay-sur-Seine