Marseille is a French port city, where historical buildings from the beginning of our era and modern architecture are perfectly combined. There is something to see here for any tourist. Some people prefer guided tours on sightseeing buses. And for those who like to travel on their own, the option of renting a car for independent movement around Marseilles is perfect.
We offer a short overview of life hacks that will help you navigate the terrain, understand where you can rent a suitable car, how to plan your tourist route around the city and what to see in Marseille by car.
Car rental prices in Marseille
Marseille is Europe, so the prices here will be at the European level. The cost of renting a car from Marseille Airport can vary from 10 before 47 thousand rubles. The price depends on the class of the car, its characteristics (the number of seats, the number of doors, the presence of a trunk, the type of body, gearbox) and additional options such as a GPS navigator, child seat, ski mounts or anti-slip chains, etc.
For example, the simplest version of a two-door runabout will cost tourists 10 288 rubles... A four-door crossover, on average, costs from 12 264 rbl... per day, and premium cars from 20 thousand rubles and more. You can find a car in order to enjoy the scenery or be able to take pictures directly from the car window to accommodate a large company. A minibus from 40 thousand rubles is suitable for this.
It is worth noting that when renting a car, you should pay attention to which items are included in the basic cost of car rental for 1 day. For example, this could be road tax, registration fee, third party insurance, and premium location fee.
When renting a car, we advise you to remember that the cost of gasoline will fall directly on the customer. Therefore, when planning a trip to Marseille, it will not be superfluous to inquire about the level of fuel prices. For July 2021, gasoline prices in Marseille in the middle range go out to about 90 rubles per liter.
Where is the best place to rent a car?
As an option for booking a car in advance, online companies that provide car rental services are suitable. These must be verified landlords. There are a lot of such options in Marseille, as in other European cities. Companies will offer to place an individual order with the necessary package of options for a specific client and with the selection of a suitable machine.
For example, the company “Sixt rental car»Offers Russian-speaking tourists to rent a car almost anywhere in the world at fairly competitive prices, which already include tolls and other insurance points. After specifying all the necessary items and filling out the order form, you can book a car without a credit card, since payment is made on the spot.
Online booking is a very convenient option for renting a car from any city and country, which my family and I decided to use when planning a vacation in France. Therefore, having ordered a car rental from Moscow in advance with Sixt, we were already driving from Marseille airport. Car rental at the airport will save you time and money spent looking for local car rental offices.
* Approximate prices for car rental are taken from the Sixt.ru website
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What to see in Marseille by car?
Before you can see the local beauty, you will have to overcome several tens of kilometers to the city center, from where the city tour will start directly.
Where to go by car first? One of the points to go to upon arrival in the city is Old Port... It is a visiting card of the city. One of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, where there is always a mass of boats and ships, it smells of fish and you can buy fresh catch from fishermen, as well as taste the famous French soup "bouillabaisse" in local cafes or restaurants.
From here, boats run with an excursion to castle d'If, known for the work of Dumas "The Count of Monte Cristo".
On the way to the port, you can see local beauties:
- Bolmont pond,
- Cathedral of Marseille,
- Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations,
- Fort Sant Jean.
Beyond the port, the coastal road extends to the west of the city through Soap museum, as well as Faro Palace, which was built as the residence of Napoleon III in the 19th century, but it was dethroned when it was completed. Now the palace is in the possession of the city authorities.
And on the main tourist street of La Canabiere, which starts from the Old Port, you can find statues of a giraffe, an elephant, and even a carousel of the last century.
Another historical monument of Marseille that attracts tourists is Fortin de Pomequesbuilt since 1500 to protect the city in the west. Now access to it is open, and for a fee you can get a guided tour who will tell you in detail about the events that took place within the walls of the fortress.
At the end of the trip, you can visit Palace of Notre Dame de la Garde, which is located south of the Old Port. The laying of the foundation stone of the current church began in the 1200s and continued until 1897. The shrine is revered by sailors, as evidenced by the many thanksgiving tablets. And under the dome of the upper church there are garlands of models of planes and ships.
All this and much more can be seen on the streets of the ancient city. And during breaks, drop in for lunch. We hope that the above information will be useful for your trip.
