Rent Cars in Marseille

Hire a car in Marseille, the 3rd largest city in France. Home to 1.6 million people, the city is located on the coast of the Golfe du Lion in the Mediterranean and is situated in the Cote D'Azur region of the country. Marseille has a temperate climate with mild humid winters and hot dry summers.

Marseille is also the oldest city in the entire country. Marseille was founded around 600 B.C. by the Greeks. However, findings show that humans have been settled in the area since 27,000 B.C. Ancient cave paintings have been found and carbon dated to determine just how far back the human history of the area goes. Aristotle even describes the city in one of his narratives. Explore and learn about all that Marseille's historical background has to offer. Auto Europe has a great discount rental car for you to use during your holiday there. Auto Europe offers several Marseille car hire pick up locations and a large car hire fleet for you to choose from.

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For a particularly exciting treat, drive down to the coast in your Auto Europe car hire. From there you will take a ferry out to the island to visit the infamous and ancient prison Chateau d'If. These days the prison is most well-known for its role in the classic story The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas. The main character, Edmond Dantes, spends the majority of his youth in the prison, after being betrayed by his best friend.

The impressive and ominous prison was originally constructed in 1524 as a fortress. It wasn't converted into a prison until the 17th century, and actively operated as one until it was closed in 1890. Chateau d'If has an incredible physical presence with three gigantic towers and a massive drawbridge.

Use your Auto Europe discount car hire to get to the ferry and back. Hiring a car from Auto Europe will give you the freedom to come and go as you please, without being dependant on anyone or anything else for transportation. Auto Europe also offers the guaranteed lowest rates on car hires in Marseille, France, so you will know that you are getting the best deal available.

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Another great destination in Marseille is the Marseille Historical Museum (Musee d' Histoire de Marseille). Housed in an ancient port complex, this wonderful and fascinating museum documents the history of Marseille over the course of its 2,600 year existence.

Learn about ancient ship building, pottery making, and metallurgy. There are exhibits that discuss some of Marseille's medieval history, information about Louis XIV, and more. One of the biggest highlights of the museum is their 3rd century Roman cargo boat. Even though this artifact is around 1,800 years old, the wood has been incredibly well preserved throughout the centuries, and is really a marvel to behold.

Drive your Auto Europe rental car to the Marseille Historical Museum and plenty of other fantastic sights located around the city. You can book a car hire in Marseille online , or review our marseille car hire FAQ . For more information about Auto Europe car hire and our discount prices, please use our online form to contact us .