Get the car you need for your everyday life or next adventure!
International professionals can arrange for their car before or after relocating to France. There are no restrictions on when to start the process with our program. Our French partner will help with relocation support by arranging expatriate finance, insurance, registration and road tax.
Full insurance and maintenance program can be offered with the lease.
Our intercultural program will provide you a skilled and knowledgeable professional contact who understands the car market in France.
Let your Personal Car Specialist assist you with locating the right car for you.
We offer flexible leasing options for foreign professionals at competitive interest rates per annum for qualifying customers.
Rentals are from 1 day up to 12 months. The rental car program covers 100 countries globally. Click here to book…
All major cities and all smaller cities, we’ll be there for you: Paris, Colmar, Haguenau, Mulhouse, Ribeauvillé, Strasbourg, Agen, Bayonne, Bergerac, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Dax, Lacq, Libourne, Mont-de-Marsan, Pau, Périgueux, Pessac, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Talence, Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy-en-Velay, Montluçon, Moulins, Riom, Vichyand the list goes on…
No matter where in France you are relocating to, contact us for your car needs:
No, insurance is paid for separately. We can either offer insurance through our program or the customer can find their own insurance.
The following features are included in the lease:
• Delivery
• VAT
• Warranty
The following documents are required:
• Copy of passport with photo
• Copy of work visa
• Copy of valid driver’s license – local or from your home country
• Letter of employment stating salary, term and allowances
• Completed finance application
No, it is not a requirement. You can drive with foreign driver's license for 90 days. Depending on your nationality, you have to obtain a French driver's license after a certain time period.
A free service - Our program will provide you a skilled and knowledgeable professional contact who understands the car market in Ireland. This has proven to be a big time saver.
The initial payment consists of the following:
• Registration fee and taxes
• Pro-rated portion of current month’s monthly payment
• First full month lease/finance payment
ExpatRide’s primary focus is on workforce mobility services. It includes all employees’ transportation needs, be it short-term international assignments or long-term and permanent moves. We can assist employees moving domestically and internationally.
We work with you to establish a global mobility program for all aspects of car transportation. Aligning customary transportation across continents, budgets, allowances, self-pay, approved vehicles, individually tailored solutions, and centralized direct billing arrangement across all services.
If you work with a Relocation Management Company. We can support and implement the plan mentioned above together with the RMC, including coordinating expense management for your employees, thus utilizing the relocation support services infrastructure already provided to you by the RMC. We work with all the major RMCs and Destination Services Providers.
Please see more information on our “Corporate page”
Yes, we offer different payment options worldwide for corporations. This is individually accessed and may not be available for all.
Yes, we can assist corporate human resource divisions in coordinating all transportation needs for their employees on international assignments.
Motorways: 130 km/hr or 110 km/hr in rain
Dual carriageways (divided highways): 110 km/hr
Main roads: 80 km/hr (outside built-up areas)
The maximum level of blood alcohol is lower than the UK at 0.05%
Children between the weights of 9 and 18 kg must use a suitable car seat. Those between 15 and 36 kg must be sat on a booster seat or car seat using an adult belt.
When driving in France, always carry the following documents:
• Your driving licence
• Your passport
• Your V5C certificate
• Your insurance documents
The minimum age to obtain a driving license is: sixteen years for a motorcycle, eighteen years for a car.
You must insure all motor vehicles in France to at least third party liability. Failure to insure a vehicle can lead to fines of up to €3,750. Car insurance in France covers the vehicle rather than the driver, meaning that other licensed drivers can driver your car if the policy allows it.
It is an offence to hold and use a mobile phone while driving in France. Hands-free use of mobile phones is not illegal. Though many drivers ignore this rule, traffic police are clamping down on drivers holding phones to their ears while driving, and drivers are liable to an on-the-spot fine.
If seat belts are fitted to your car, they must be worn by both drivers and passengers. The driver has a responsibility to ensure that all passengers under the age of 18 are suitably restrained in the car.
If you are an expat or foreign student living in France, then you can drive using a foreign license for a while. The country recognizes driver’s licenses issued by many countries. However, after a certain period, about a year, in most cases, you will need to exchange your driving license for a French one.
With foreign driving licenses becoming invalid within 12 months of the residency date, it is vital to ensure that you get started on this process as quickly as possible after arrival. An application to change your license can be completed at the Police headquarters in Paris. You will need a form known as une demande d’échange de permis de conduire. Not all sub-prefectures process license exchanges, which means that it is a good idea to check beforehand so you can avoid any issues.
These are the Documents Required:
A color photocopy of your current driver’s license.
An official translation of your license, or an IDP (International Driver’s Permit) if you have it;
A recent passport photograph.
Follow the link on how to exchange a foreign driver’s license: Service Public France.
Note: Information may not be up-to-date. Please check official government information for latest laws and regulations.
We offer the following car brands and any other car brand available in France
Whether it is for business or personal use, they can find the ideal specification and terms to suit your needs.
Below you’ll find a translation of common lease terms from English to French. To learn more about the meaning of these terms, simply follow the link to our Glossary for Expat Car Leasing
Down payment or Capitalized cost reduction – Acompte ou réduction des coûts capitalisés
Depreciation – Dépréciation
Early Termination – Résiliation anticipée
Excess mileage charge – Frais de kilométrage excédentaire
Excess Wear and Tear – Usure excessive
First Month’s Payment – Paiement du premier mois
Insurance – Assurance
Lease term – Durée du bail
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price – Prix de vente recommandé par le fabricant
Maintenance package – Pack de maintenance
Monthly payment – Paiement mensuel
Option to Purchase – Option d’achat
Residual value – Valeur résiduelle
"Great service, I have already recommended you guys to two of my colleagues"
- Jason from the U.S., Kia Sorento
"I highly recommend ExpatRide for anybody looking for a car after making the big move!"
– Andreas from Denmark, Audi A4
”The service we received was amazing! Out of everything we've had to do with our move overseas, getting our new car was the easiest and most stress-free."