Car hires in Brest, Brittany

When travelling to Brest during the month of January, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Brest during January, when temperatures are around 7 °C and precipitation is 112 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Brest will cost you €30/day on average.

50 km/h is the city speed limit for Brest, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Brest are 80 km/h and 130 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Brest, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

Those looking for a hire car in Brest during the month of December should expect temperatures to be around 7 °C and should expect around 148 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

If you’re looking for a Brest hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of December it’s important to know that the rest of Brittany typically has a temperature of 6 °C and will usually expect 109 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Brest are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of December 2024, there are 44 operators available to choose from for cars in Brest.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Brest. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Brest, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.