Cherbourg-en-Cotentin car hire

On average a car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €79 per day.

The average price of fuel in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is €6.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €81 and €108, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

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A Compact car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €135 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €53 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €136 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €552 per week (€79 per day).

On average a car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costs €2,365 per month (€79 per day).

As it's a historic town with small roads, you will benefit from getting a small car. A car like a Renault Twingo is a good option as these are useful for navigating narrow streets and are also easier to park. If you want to explore the Normandy coastline, then you might want a vehicle such as a compact SUV. This will handle rougher terrain better and provide you with a smoother ride.

You must stay within the speed limits when you’re driving a car hire in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, or you may be prosecuted by the local authorities. For example, on motorways you cannot drive faster than 130 kph. On dual carriageways the speed limit goes down to 110 kph, with other rural roads having a maximum limit of 80 kph. As you’re approaching the town it’s vital that you keep an eye out for the urban speed limit signs of 50 kph, as you are not allowed to travel faster than this.

If you’re looking for convenient parking in the centre of the town then you can go to Parking Gambetta Fontaine on Rue Gambetta, which is about a 5-min walk from popular tourist attractions like Salle des Fetes and costs about 0.50 € per hour. If you want to try and get some free parking, then head to Ville de Cherbourg Parking Napoleon on Rue Parking Napoleon. However, to ensure you manage to get a space it’s suggested that you arrive as early as possible.