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Car Hire Marseille Saint Charles Train Station
Marseille Train Station (AF8)
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Address
31 Bd Voltaire, Marseille, 13001, FR
Phone
(33) 8 20 61 16 36
Hours of operation
Sun
10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Mon-Fri
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sat
09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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Find your perfect hire car at Marseille Saint Charles Station
If you are heading to the south of France, you’ll find Marseille, the largest city on the Mediterranean coast, the perfect starting point. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway in the sun, heading to the French Riviera beaches or planning a Cote D’Azur road trip, Marseille is the ideal gateway for a drive across the South of France or Provence. Collect your Avis hire car at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station and get ready to start your adventure.
Marseille has a rich history dating back 2600 years to the time of settlers from ancient Greece. Today, its breathtaking coastal setting and waterfront at the mouth of the River Rhone draw millions of visitors as much for its heritage and culture, local cuisine and open air markets.
When you hire a car from Avis to explore this beautiful region, you benefit from quality rental vehicles, free cancellation, speedy car collection, a free loyalty programme and much more. Our flexible cancellation policy means you can change or cancel your booking for free up to 48hrs before the day of your rental.
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Where to find us
You’ll find our friendly team at Marseille Saint Charles Train Station just outside the rear entrance to the station. The office is located in Narvik Square on Boulevard Voltaire. To collect your car, you’ll be heading to the car park reserved for rental cars following the signs for Avis ‘Parking Voitures’ to be guided to your car.
About Marseille Saint Charles Train Station
Marseille Saint Charles Train Station is the main railway station in Marseille serving bus as well as rail passengers. First opened in 1848, around 15 million passengers pass through the station every year. There are several trains to and from Paris each day - a journey of 3hr20min – plus Eurostar services and international connections to destinations including Geneva and Rome.
Close to the centre and Old Port, the station is on a hill connected to the city by an impressive staircase featuring 104 steps providing a grand entrance and vista over the Marseille skyline.
While the city’s main attractions are close by, if you’re short on time to explore, you’ll find all the services you need within the station concourse from shops and restaurants to information services and left luggage.
Tips for driving in Marseille
If you are driving in Marseille for the first time or have just arrived in France, make sure you familiarise yourself with French driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in France include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that low beam headlamps must always remain on. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds. In built up areas be aware that bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, bicycles and taxis.
Marseille car rental FAQs
The minimum age to rent a car in Marseille and the rest of France is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.
There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.
One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Marseille and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.
While many parts of Marseille are easily walkable or can be reached by hopping onto the city’s public transport including trams and buses, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car at Marseille Saint Charles Station gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel as well as offering the chance to explore further afield and even plan a South of France road trip.
Wherever you plan to stop in Marseille, you’ll find parking is plentiful across the city. From the port area to the precincts of Marseille Saint Charles station to the city’s main sports venue, the Stade Orange Velodrome, there are an array of options including multi-storey, surface level and on street parking. If you’ve hired from us and want to pop back to the city to explore, there are also numerous park and ride facilities on the edge of Marseille.
How to get from Marseille Saint Charles station to the centre of Marseille
The drive from Marseille Saint Charles Station into the centre of Marseille is 1.2km via Rue Colbert and takes around 5min depending on the time of day.
Things to do in Marseille
Authentic is a word often used to describe Marseille – local Marseillais residents rub shoulders with visitors in enjoying all the city has to offer, from the bustling Old Port where you can watch the fishermen bring in their catch, to the vibrant, cobbled Le Panier (basket) whose cool narrow hilly streets beckon on warmer days. The city has a rich history and culture waiting to be discovered in its museums and galleries.
The top recommended places to see in Marseille include the Romanesque Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica, the Palais Longchamp with its aqueducts and the 20th century architectural masterpiece Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse’ (radiant city), a UNESCO world heritage site.
Recommended day trips from Marseille
Perfectly positioned with road trips beckoning in any direction, you could choose to head to the lavender fields and medieval hilltop villages of Provence or join the coast road and drive east towards the glittering Cote D’Azur. Chic destinations like St Tropez and Cannes are around a 2hr drive along the A50 and D98.
For something completely different, head west along the coast road to the city of Martigues, often described as the Venice of Provence for its network of canals and bridges. The city is just a 30min drive from Marseille on the A55 so a perfect place to stop for coffee before you drive on further west into the Carmargues National Park, a nature lovers’ paradise and unique wetland region known for its lakes and beaches, flamingos, bulls and wild horses. Take the N568 across the open bridge into the park and within 50 mins you’ll be in Arles one of the main towns in the Carmargues just in time to enjoy a typically Provençal lunch – perhaps featuring the red rice of the Carmargue - before exploring the city’s Roman past and soaking up the landscape that so inspired the work of Vincent Van Gogh who created around 300 paintings here.
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Additional Information
- Age Requirements
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 11.04 Euro and 24.08 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, (Super Cover) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Please see our tariff conditions.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection (LI) reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.
How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 3.01 Euro a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:
- Water or fire damage that was not your fault.
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, plus the processing fee charged as per our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 10,000.00 Euro and 44,000.00 Euro if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 800.00 Euro and 1600.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to cost between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro. To get the SCDW you also need to have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver (TP) . SCDW is between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro a day.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of 100,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or or eyes or permant total disability.
- A maximum of 25,000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
- Luggage and personal belongings up to 2000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us, (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 250 Euro per item and with an excess of 75 Euro per vehicle), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agen retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission. Independent companies member of the network may offer different cover, underwritten by a different insurer.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of 200,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
- A maximum of 50,000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
- Luggage and personal belongings up to 6,000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 350 Euro per item), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation.
- Expenses for replacing locks up to 750 Euro
- Additional travel expenses up to 750 Euro.
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:
- Pack Super Protection (PSP) includes Super Cover, Super Personal Accident, Roadside Assistance Plus, and Windscreen Protection.
The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.14 Euro and 167.66 Euro a day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have" within this section of this document then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
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