The city got its name from its location in the southeast of France. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is located in a picturesque region where there is something to see at any time of the year.
The history of the city has more than 2000 years. The first written mention of Grenoble appeared in the second century AD. The city at that time was a Roman colony, like many other settlements in the area. Grenoble became the center of the historical Dauphine region and served as its capital. And only in the middle of the 14th century the city became part of the French kingdom. The inhabitants of this region are known for their freedom-loving character. In 1788, the townspeople revolted against the arbitrariness of the Louis XVI army, which was temporarily in the city. Since the locals did not have any weapons, they used tiles, throwing them at the soldiers. This day went down in history as Tiling Day.
The main attractions of Grenoble
The city is located on the border with Italy. You can get to it by plane. The nearest airport is Grenoble Alpe Isère, located 40 km from the city. You can get from it to Grenoble by a rented car or by public transport. It is more convenient, of course, the first option, but it is recommended to rent a car in advance. This can be done at Bookingautos.
The city has many attractions and beautiful places. In addition, from time to time various events are held here - fairs and festivals. To keep up to date and not miss something interesting during your visit to Grenoble, follow the news on the site Grenoble.fr.
Start your sightseeing with Grenoble Museum, which is a huge collection of paintings by the most famous artists from From the Middle Ages to the present day.
After the Museum, it is worth seeing the famous Bastille, a fortress located on top of a hill, which offers amazing views of the city and mountains surrounding it. This fortress used to be a prison, but now it houses a military museum.
The top of the hill can be reached using a funicular, which in itself gives a unique opportunity to see Grenoble from a bird's eye view.
If you plan to come to Grenoble for Christmas, you can look at the city from a completely different perspective. On its main squares, festive fairs are traditionally held at this time, which includes a lot of music, dances, various goodies and theatrical performances. Events are held on a particularly large scale in Place Victor Hugo.
Where to go near Grenoble?
Not far from Grenoble is Lyon, which has something to see for tourists:
Confluence Museum. This is a museum of natural sciences and history. The museum building itself is unique. Definitely worth seeing;
Place Bellecour. The largest square in the city, which is surrounded by historical buildings of the 19th century. Here you can also see the equestrian statue of Louis XIV;
Cinema and Art Museum. Lyon is famous for being where the Lumiere brothers filmed their first film.
For those who love skiing, there is a good ski resort 25 km from Grenoble l'Alpe d'Huez.
Local cuisine and restaurants of Grenoble
In the city there are both fashionable restaurants of local cuisine, where you need to book a table in advance, and simpler and cheaper places, which, however, is not makes the dishes served in them less tasty. There are several well-known cheese factories in the vicinity of the city, so it is believed that in Grenoble you can taste the most delicious cheeses. The local cuisine is also famous for its pastries and desserts with the addition of walnuts. Peanut syrup and nut cream are especially popular with the French.
The best local restaurants in Grenoble according to tourists:
Une Semaine Sur Deux (3 rue Condorcet, +33 4 76 27 13 75).
Grenoble car parks
There are surface and underground car parks in Grenoble. Terrestrial differ from each other in color. In total there are three types of surface parking:
Green. Designed for long-term parking. They are paid from 9 am to 19:00. The price is 1 € for 1 hour. In the evening and at night, you can leave your car there for free;
Orange and purple parking lots are for temporary parking only (no more than 2 hours). Cost: €0.50 for 18 minutes, €1 for 35 minutes. At lunchtime (from 12:00 to 14:00) they have a 50% discount.
In street parking, you can leave your car for free only at night or on weekends, but there are also such which are paid around the clock. Therefore, the rules of each parking lot need to be known in advance. Cheap parking addresses in Grenoble: Arlequin - 40 Rue Des Trembles (+33 806 000 115), La Caserne de Bonne - 15 Rue Marceau (+33 1 53 70 56 56).
Good to know
Most Popular Agency
Budget
Most popular car class
Mini
Average price
26 € / Day
Best price
19 € / Day
Estimated cost for 7 days rental
January
€193
February
€211
March
€237
April
€293
May
€289
June
€308
July
€289
August
€213
September
€156
October
€134
November
€105
December
€181
* The average cost of renting a car in Grenoble for seven days. The data is calculated based on car bookings for the previous 365 days.
A percentage showing the monthly occupancy of the fleet of available vehicles. During August, there is a maximum demand for car rental, which entails a decrease in the range of cars available for order. You should take care of booking a car in Grenoble in advance, this will allow you to get the preferred option on the most favorable financial terms.
The best time to rent a car in Grenoble is November. During this period the cost of renting a car of a compact category starts from €34, which is approximately 32% lower compared to the average price during a year.
The highest demand for car rental occurs in summer. The cost increases, on average, by 30-50% and the choice of available cars is significantly reduced. For example, in July, the average price for a popular car model VW Jetta is €47per day.
Average prices for 1 day rental for different car classes:
4x
2x
A/C
3x
Citroen C1
Citroen C1
€18 / Day
4x
2x
A/C
4x
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
€23 / Day
5x
3x
A/C
4x
Audi A4
Audi A4
€42 / Day
5x
4x
A/C
5x
Ford Foxus Estate
Ford Foxus Estate
€43 / Day
4x
3x
A/C
5x
BMW X1
BMW X1
€43 / Day
4x
3x
A/C
4x
BMW 5 series
BMW 5 series
€59 / Day
8x
4x
A/C
5x
Ford Tourneo
Ford Tourneo
€72 / Day
4x
2x
A/C
2x
BMW 4 Cabrio
BMW 4 Cabrio
€85 / Day
Bookingautos offers a wide range of cars of any class. In Grenoble you can rent a convertible, SUV, sedan, minivan, as well as a business class car. Our rental fleet consists of new cars manufactured in 2024 year.
What affects the cost of renting a car in Grenoble? These are three indicators: car class, time of year and rental period. The highest prices are in summer, and the lowest are in autumn and winter. The tariff is reduced if you order the service for a long time. Some specific examples: a compact model Ford Fiesta in March-April costs about€34 per day. But book a car right away for a week - and the price will drop to €17 per day. These are standard prices for budget cars. The middle class will cost an average of €36-€51 per 24 hours. This can be VW Jetta,Audi A4 Estate or VW Tiguan. In Grenoble convertibles can be rented for a minimum of €47. Luxury models raise the bar to €460 per day. Some exclusive cars are valued at more than 400€ per day.
The demand for electric cars is growing not only in the segment of their sales. These cars are just as popular when renting, which is often accompanied by the provision of a free parking space and the possibility of free car charging around the city. To rent an electric car you should set the appropriate filter. Moreover, the rental of Mercedes EQC when ordering in Grenoble will cost quite a modest amount.
Documents required for car rental
Driving license
Credit card
Voucher
Passport
Attention!
A valid international driver's license is required!
10 tips for your car hire in Grenoble
Download Google maps for offline access
Before the trip, we recommend that you download the necessary maps to the Google Maps application on your smartphone. This will allow you to build travel routes and use offline navigation on the ground. Thus, you can significantly save on Internet roaming charges, as well as on the "Navigator" service. Downloading the map is easy. You should select the required area, set the desired scale and enter "ok maps" in the search field.
Early Booking Discount
Grenoble is a popular holiday destination and the car rental service is in great demand here. Therefore, it is recommended to book a car in advance. When booking online, you know exactly which car, for what price and under what conditions you will get in Grenoble. The main advantage of early booking is the cost savings. The less time left before the start of the rental, the higher the cost of the rental becomes. The optimal period for booking in rental companies is 6 weeks before receiving the car. If you book early, two days before receiving the car, you can cancel the order without any penalties.
Which car to choose for rent
The compact model is relevant for city trips in Grenoble. It can be Citroen C1 or Ford Fiesta. Mountain routes require a more powerful four-wheel drive vehicle - Audi A4 Estate or similar model. You can order an SUV for just €59 per day;
What you need to pay attention to at the time of receiving a car
Before picking up, you are required to carefully inspect the car and point out to the rental company manager for scratches, damage and defects, such as dirty seat upholstery. You should check the ignition and the fuel level in the tank. You need to know the conditions for returning the car - where exactly, with what amount of fuel to return the car.
The rental agreement must include a telephone number to contact the rental company. It is designed so that customers can get help in emergency situations, such as when a car breaks down or in the event of an accident. A call to the rental company should be done first, even before the arrival of the police.
Insurance recommendations
Rental companies in Grenoble may offer different insurance options. They differ in price and set of options. Here are the basic types:
Third Party Liability (TPL)/Third Liability Protection (TLP). This is a third party liability protection. If you are the culprit of an accident, the insurance will compensate for the costs of the victims for you.
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). This is to protect your vehicle from any damage. She works with a franchise. This is the amount that you will have to pay in case of damage in any case. The company will cover anything over the limit. The insurance does not cover theft.
Theft Insurance (TI)/Theft Protection (TP)/Theft Waiver (TW). This is car theft protection. Operates with a franchise.
Super Loss Damage Waiver (SLDW)/Theft Protection+Collision Damage Waiver (TP+CDW). Full protection against theft and damage, even if you are the culprit of the accident.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI). This is medical insurance for the driver and passengers.
If you want to save money and choose the cheapest insurance, carefully inspect the car upon receipt. Make sure the machine is not damaged.
Check out the fuel policy
When you pick up your car, you may be asked to pay for a full tank of fuel right away. This condition will suit you if you plan to travel long distances. For a couple of trips around the city, you don’t need so much fuel, and therefore it doesn’t make sense to overpay. Pay attention to the fuel policy when booking a car. If necessary, use the special filter to select the most convenient option for you.
Rent without mileage limit
The rental company may set a daily mileage limit. You will have to pay extra for exceeding the limit. Please check this condition before booking. It is possible that a more expensive rental option will turn out to be more profitable in the end: it will not require any additional expenses. To filter cars with unlimited mileage - use the "Mileage" filter in the search results.
Compare prices and conditions from different car rental companies
When choosing a rental car in Grenoble, you should carefully read all the terms of the rental. This is due to the fact that different companies may differ not only in rental prices, but also in conditions for limiting mileage, the cost of additional services, and the amount of the deposit. To compare rental conditions, it is convenient to use the search and booking system on our website.
How to choose a rental company
When renting a car in Grenoble, you should carefully read all the conditions offered by the rental company. Depending on the specific company, they may differ in mileage, insurance coverage, deposit amount, accompanying services and their cost. You should choose proven and reliable companies that offer new cars and stand out due to the well-thought-out organization of work with customers. Additionally, you can study the rating of distributors, which is also available on our website.
If we talk about the best companies in Grenoble, then it is worth highlighting sixt with a rating 9.8 and budget, the average rating of which is 9.7 points.
Getting a car at a rental office
Getting a rented car in Grenoble is as follows: You show the manager a voucher, as well as the necessary documents - a passport and an international driver's license. The manager draws up a lease agreement, after which the agreed amount of the security deposit will be blocked on your bank card. Before receiving the car, it is necessary to inspect it, fix the existing damage and inform the manager about them.
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