Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory and children must be at least age 10 to sit in the front seat. Child seats are mandatory for children up to age 3.

Parking
Pay parking meters are quite common in many small towns. Most large cities have 'blue zones' where you display a parking disc or ticket on the dashboard of your car when you park. These discs are available at police stations and tourist offices.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in France are as follows: City - 31mph/50kph, Open Roads - 68mph/110kph, Highways - 81mph/130kph.

Gas
In the larger cities of France, you will find many gas stations open 24 hours. Gasoline tends to cost more when you buy it at a station on the highway.

Tolls
There are toll highways in France that are labled as Autoroute peage. These highways are marked by blue signs with the letter 'A'.