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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)
- To city centre
- 6 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A71, A75, A89
- Region
- Rhône-Alpes
- Population
- 146,351
- City IATA code
- CFE
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 4
- Rental companies
- 3
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Where to pick up a car in Clermont-Ferrand
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Clermont-Ferrand
Offices 3Further from the centre
Offices 1Herbet
Clermont-Ferrand by car
Volcanoes ring Clermont-Ferrand: the Chaîne des Puys rises straight off the Limagne plain, and the old quarter is built from the black lava they left behind. Weather here belongs to the uplands and turns faster than the surrounding flatland would suggest.
Driving in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is reached by A71, A75 and A89. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Arriving by road
Of the motorways meeting at the city, the A71 and the A89 both charge tolls, while the A75 is toll-free, apart from the Millau viaduct on its southern stretch, which does charge.
From the airport without a car
Shuttles run from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, which lies east of town, to the town centre.
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Day trips from Clermont-Ferrand
- Issoire29 km
- Thiers37 km
- Vichy50 km
Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Clermont-Ferrand?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Clermont-Ferrand?
At Clermont-Ferrand: ADA, Avis and Sixt. In Herbet: Europcar. More rental desks are at Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.