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Hertz car rental in Marseille

Rent a car in Marseille for easy travel in a city connecting France to the world. With Greek, Jewish, Armenian, Italian, Francophone African and Provencal influences, this 2500-year-old port is one of the original melting pots.

We have a car rental pick-up location at Marseille Airport, ten minutes from the centre. You’ll find the city’s glitzy neighbours, Cannes, Nice and Saint Tropez, just two hours down the coast.

You can also collect a rental car in the city. The heart of Marseille is the bustling Vieux Port, where fishermen sell their catch and clients du cafe sip their drinks. You’ll find this, plus the winding streets and lively bistros of Le Panier old town, ten minutes from Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

From family people carriers to stylish sports cars, we’ve got the wheels for your adventure.

Book your Marseille car hire with Hertz to see the city or cruise the Calanques.

Pickup Locations Marseille

  • Gare St Charles TGV Train Station

    Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0800-2030, Sa 0800-1800, Su 1000-2000.

    Address: 48 Boulevard Voltaire

    Phone: +33 (0) 4 91 05 51 20

  • Marseille Airport

    Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0730-2400, Sa 0800-2400, Su 0830-2400

    Address: Provence Airport

    Phone: +33 (0) 825 091 313

  • 152-154 Boulevard Rabatau Daniel Matalon

    Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0800-1200 1400-1800, Sa 0800-1200, Su closed

    Address: 152-154 Boulevard Rabatau Daniel Matalon

    Phone: +33 (0) 4 91 79 22 06

Driving in and around Marseille

Driving in and around Marseille

Parking in Marseille

  • Q-Park France Vieux Port - Hôtel de Ville (13002) has 545 spaces right in the centre of the action at Vieux Port.
  • Ville de Marseille Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde (13006) is a free, visitors-only car park for the iconic basilica, with 125 spaces. It’s a great parking spot if you want to avoid the steep climb to the cathedral.
  • Q-Park France Joliette (13002) has 450 spaces, right by the waterfront. It’s also a short walk to must-visit neighbourhoods such as Le Panier and La Republique.

Key roads in Marseille

  • The A50 connects Marseille to the nearby city of Toulon, headed east. To the west, it becomes the A55, which takes you towards Nimes and Montpellier.
  • The A8 eastbound is the quickest route to the glamour of Cannes and Nice.
  • The A7 can take you northbound to Lyon. From there, you can easily access Alpine resorts like Grenoble.

How to get from Marseille to Nice

It takes around 2.5 hours to drive the 200km (124 miles) from Marseille to Nice.

  1. Leave the car rental car park at Marseille’s Boulevard National.
  2. Take Boulevard Voltaire and Tunnel Saint-Charles and join the A7.
  3. Join the D6 at Bouc-bel-Air.
  4. After 17.5km, join the A8.
  5. Drive for just over 1.5 hours to reach Nice.

How to get from Marseille to Lyon

It takes three hours to drive the 295km to Lyon.

  1. Leave the car rental car park at Boulevard National.
  2. Take A55 Boulevard de Strasbourg and Rue Peyssonnel and join the A55.
  3. Merge with the A7 at Vitrolles.
  4. Take the A7 northbound for 276km to Lyon.

A quick guide to Marseille

A quick guide to Marseille

Best places to stay in Marseille

AC Hotel Marseille Prado Velodrome

4 Allée Marcel Leclerc, 13008

This cool, calm Marriott hotel is right by the Orange Velodrome, home of Olympique de Marseille football club. Whether you’re visiting on business or watching a Ligue 1 match, you’ll love the outdoor pool, excellent facilities, and well-regarded restaurant.

Mama Shelter

64 rue de la Loubière, 13006

On top of its Instagram-friendly interior, this trendy hotel offers great value, friendly service and a perfect location. What’s more, the restaurant – run by a Michelin-starred chef – offers a well-executed menu of Mediterranean favourites from burrata to baba ghanoush.

Le Ryad

16 rue Sénac de Meilhan, 13001

For a taste of Morocco in Marseille, look no further than Le Ryad. Think traditional rugs, tiles and lanterns, with spacious rooms and friendly service. But the best bit is the garden – a tranquil courtyard lined with palm trees and ferns. It’s the perfect place to breakfast on Berber pancakes and mint tea.

Best places to eat in Marseille

Chez Michel

6 Rue des Catalans, 13007

You’ll find bouillabaisse – a fish, potato, saffron and tomato stew – all over the city, but nowhere does it better than Chez Michel. Here, they separate the fish from the broth after cooking and serve them in two delicious courses. It’s been a local mainstay since 1946 for a reason – the dish is cooked with super-fresh ingredients and decades of experience.

Deep

15 Rue Glandeves, 13001

Deep deals in top-notch coffee and pastries in the morning, and delicious hot dishes at lunch. It’s the perfect place to fuel up before a day in Marseille, and also a great place to rest halfway through. Expect simple but well-executed lunches like pasta with leeks and gorgonzola, and some of the best coffee in town for afterwards.

Chez Etienne

43 Rue Lorette 13002

Marseille’s love affair with pizza started when Italian immigrants introduced it to the city in the 19th century. This small but distinguished pizzeria is a local’s favourite – so arrive early to miss the queues. You’ll find perfect wood-fired pizzas, as well as squid, steak, ravioli and salads. Check out the wall of fame for some notable patrons.

Best things to do in and around Marseille

Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde

Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13006

Towering over the city, this exceptional basilica tells the story of Marseille. Built on the site of an ancient fort, it was expanded from a medieval chapel in the 19th century. You can even see battle scars from the Second World War liberation of France. Its mix of Romanesque and Byzantine styles reflects the city’s diverse influences.

Explore Le Panier

Le Panier – or, ‘the basket’ – has everything you need for a day or night out in Marseille. There are quaint corners and bustling streets, boutiques, bakeries and bars. The city’s oldest quarter, Le Panier dates back as far as Ancient Greece. Today, it’s easy to lose yourself in its sun-baked squares.

Calanques National Park

Route du Feu de la Calanque de Morgiou, 13009

Just outside the city lie the crystalline waters of the Calanques National Park. This breath-taking destination is a great place to see the Mediterranean. Walk and climb the craggy rocks, then snorkel in the bright turquoise waters. Dive, revive, repeat.