Amongst the unexpected consequences of the Covid19 pandemic and its after effects one which may impact travellers has been uncovered by The Local.fr, an expat newspaper based in France:

Thinking about a French road trip this summer? You’ll want to plan in advance, as hire cars are getting harder and harder to find and prices are skyrocketing.

Published: 19 May 2022 The Local

So whilst most of the big international car hire brands are represented across France, especially at major airports, this year it will be best to book early. The problem is due to France proving to be very popular post-pandemic and the hire companies having reduced the size of their fleets whilst borders were closed.

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somewhere to stay, a ferry, a train or car hire?

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