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Sep 25,  2026
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Car Hire Marseille Saint Charles Train Station

Marseille Gare (AF8)
Address
Gare Marseille Saint-Charles, Place Victor Hugo, Marseille, 13003, FR
Phone
(33) 1 59 58 81 39
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
08:00 - 21:00
Sat
09:00 - 18:30
Sun
10:00 - 20:00
24-hour drop-off
Self-service kiosk

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Find your perfect hire car at Marseille Saint Charles Station

If you're planning a trip to the South of France and Marseille, car hire from Marseille St-Charles train station is the perfect way to explore the city and wider region. Marseille Saint-Charles station is centrally located for easy access to the city centre and the main routes around the region. Opting for a car rental at Marseille St-Charles train station allows you to continue your journey as soon as you step off the train, at your own pace.

Whether you're travelling for business or pleasure, renting a car at Marseille St-Charles makes it easy to get around in and out of the city. Our rental location at Marseille St-Charles allows you to quickly reach Marseille and the surrounding area as well as the autoroutes along the French Riviera.

Our Avis Marseille Station car rental branch offers a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection service. Our friendly team are ready with local advice on your onward drive, including the best routes to explore Marseille and the wider region.

Book direct with Avis for flexible, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival to rent a car at Marseille St-Charles Station.

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Where to find Avis at Marseille St Charles Train Station

You’ll find our friendly team at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station just outside the rear entrance to the station. The office is located in Narvik Square on Boulevard Voltaire. To collect your car, you’ll be heading to the car park reserved for rental cars following the signs for Avis ‘Parking Voitures’ to be guided to your car.

Avis services at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station

Our car rental agency at Marseille St-Charles Station offers a selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car for navigating Marseille, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space.

Extra equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car hire at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Tips for driving in Marseille

If you are driving in Marseille for the first time or have just arrived in France, make sure you familiarise yourself with French driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in France include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that low beam headlamps must always remain on. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds. In built up areas be aware that bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, bicycles and taxis.

 

Marseille car rental FAQs


The minimum age to rent a car in Marseille and the rest of France is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.


One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Marseille and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.


While many parts of Marseille are easily walkable or can be reached by hopping onto the city’s public transport including trams and buses, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car at Marseille Saint Charles Station gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel as well as offering the chance to explore further afield and even plan a South of France road trip.


Wherever you plan to stop in Marseille, you’ll find parking is plentiful across the city. From the port area to the precincts of Marseille Saint Charles station to the city’s main sports venue, the Stade Orange Velodrome, there are an array of options including multi-storey, surface level and on street parking. If you’ve hired from us and want to pop back to the city to explore, there are also numerous park and ride facilities on the edge of Marseille.  


Explore Marseille with your Marseille Station hire car

With a rental car from Marseille Saint-Charles Station, you can easily access a region rich in heritage, stunning coastline and natural landscapes. From the train station, the centre of Marseille is quickly accessible, ideal as the starting point for your stay.

Having a hire car also allows you to explore the Mediterranean coast, and nearby towns, and villages and rural areas or even  to cross the border to explore Italy. Renting a car allows you to get out of the city to easily to explore the surrounding area and plan your trip at your own pace.

Road trips from Marseille

Perfectly positioned with road trips beckoning in any direction, you could choose to head to the lavender fields and medieval hilltop villages of Provence or join the coast road and drive east towards the glittering Cote D’Azur. Chic destinations like St Tropez and Cannes are around a 2hr drive along the A50 and D98.

For something completely different, head west along the coast road to the city of Martigues, often described as the Venice of Provence for its network of canals and bridges. The city is just a 30min drive from Marseille on the A55 so a perfect place to stop for coffee before you drive on further west into the Carmargues National Park, a nature lovers’ paradise and unique wetland region known for its lakes and beaches, flamingos, bulls and wild horses. Take the N568 across the open bridge into the park and within 50 mins you’ll be in Arles one of the main towns in the Carmargues just in time to enjoy a typically Provençal lunch – perhaps featuring the red rice of the Carmargue - before exploring the city’s Roman past and soaking up the landscape that so inspired the work of Vincent Van Gogh who created around 300 paintings here.

 

Why choose Avis for your Marseille Station car hire

Avis offers a rental experience designed to make your travels easier from the moment you arrive at Marseille Station. Our Marseille St-Charles Station car rental location is focussed on a high quality of service and offering quick and easy vehicle collection so you can continue your journey as soon as possible.

  • Fully flexible
    Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
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    Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
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    Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
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    Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.

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Renter Requirements

  • Cash
  • Optional Coverages
  • Credit Card Policies
  • Debit Card Policies
  • Drivers License
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Public Liability and Property Damage
  • Additional Information
  • Age Requirements
  • Avis First
  • Cancellations/No Shows
  • Estimated Totals
  • Fuel Policy
  • ID Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • One Way Rentals
  • Rental Options
  • Returns
  • Travel Into Other Countries
  • Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)

In accordance with Article L.112-6 of the Monetary and Financial Code, we do not accept cash payments, except in cases expressly provided for by applicable law. If you can demonstrate that you are covered by a legal exemption, additional checks will be carried out regarding your identity, security, the validity of your driving licence and your creditworthiness, and proof of address must be provided.