Renting a Luxury Car in Cannes: The Requirements

Two numbers, and they do not mean the same thing.

How long you have held your licence matters more than your age. With us, the licence must have been held for at least two years, across the whole fleet. That is not a commercial preference, it is what the insurer requires.

The minimum age depends on the vehicle. On the most powerful models, it rises to thirty. An Audi RS3 and a Ferrari 296 GTB do not carry the same risk, and insurance companies do not treat them the same way. We tell you the threshold that applies to the model you are interested in before you book, not when we hand over the keys.

If you are under that age, tell us anyway. There are two options: move to a model in the segment below, or take the same vehicle with a chauffeur. The second is often the better choice during the Festival anyway, when parking on the Croisette is quite an achievement.

This is the topic that creates the most confusion, because two different things often go by the same name.

The deposit is an amount held on your card for the length of the rental. It is not charged. It secures the vehicle against theft, damage and traffic offences. It is released after the car is returned, once it has been checked.

The deductible is what stays payable by you in the event of a claim, even one covered by insurance. It is an amount, not a hold.

On the French Riviera market, the deposit varies widely depending on the vehicle. A prestige SUV and an Italian supercar are not in the same category. We give you the exact amount before confirmation, never after. If a rental company does not tell you the deposit before you sign, take that as a signal.

The card must be in the driver’s name

A card in the name of a company or a spouse will not be accepted. It is an insurance requirement.

You need a credit card, not a debit card

The limit has to cover the deposit, which sometimes means calling your bank before you leave.

The release time depends on your bank

Not on us. Allow a few business days as a rule.

The vehicle carries comprehensive insurance. What you need to look at is the deductible, and whether it can be reduced.

On the French Riviera, most rental companies offer a partial deductible waiver, charged per day. On the more expensive models, it is worth asking about before you set off, especially for a stay in August on busy roads. Ask us what applies to the model you are after: the answer is written into your booking confirmation.

Do not count on your credit card’s insurance. High-end card contracts very often exclude luxury vehicles above a certain value. Check yours if you like, but assume it will not cover a Lamborghini.

Monaco is no trouble at all. It is under an hour from Cannes and part of most clients’ plans anyway.

Any trip into Italy needs to be declared at booking. Insurance cover outside France, and the terms of the contract, depend on it. That gets settled before you leave, not on the motorway at Ventimiglia, and the agreement is confirmed in writing in your booking confirmation.

A second person can drive, on two conditions: they meet the same age and licence requirements, and they are named on the contract. An undeclared driver behind the wheel means the insurance no longer applies. That is not a formality. In the event of an accident, the entire claim falls on you.

What age do you need to be to rent a luxury car in Cannes?

The licence must have been held for at least two years across the whole fleet. The minimum age depends on the model and rises to thirty on the most powerful vehicles. The threshold that applies is given before you book.

Is a foreign driving licence accepted?

A licence issued in the European Union is valid as it is. A licence issued outside the EU generally has to be written in French or come with an International Driving Permit or an official translation. Check the rules that apply to your country before you travel.

What’s the difference between the deposit and the deductible?

The deposit is an amount held on your card during the rental. It isn’t charged, and it’s released after the car is returned. The deductible is what stays payable by the renter in the event of a claim, even one covered by insurance.

Is mileage unlimited?

No. Prestige rentals run on a mileage allowance. The allowance and the price of each extra kilometre depend on the model and are given before you confirm.

Can a second driver be added?

Yes, on two conditions: they meet the same age and licence requirements, and they’re named on the contract. An undeclared driver behind the wheel voids the insurance cover.