Car Hire Roscoff: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there car hire at Roscoff ferry port?
Yes. Europcar has a car hire desk inside the Roscoff ferry terminal (Gare Maritime) at Port de Bloscon, so foot passengers can collect a car in the same building they arrive in. The desk opens Tuesday to Friday only.
What are the Europcar Roscoff opening hours?
Tuesday to Thursday 10:00–12:00 and 14:30–16:30, and Friday 10:00–12:00. The desk is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and hours may vary on French public holidays. Pick-up slots run every 15 minutes within these hours.
Can I collect a hire car straight off the ferry at Roscoff?
Only on some sailings. In 2027 the Monday 22:00 Armorique and the Thursday 20:30 Pont-Aven from Plymouth both arrive at 08:00 on a day the desk opens. For the rest of 2026, the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday overnight sailings work. Friday daytime, Friday-night, Saturday and Sunday sailings arrive when the desk is closed.
How much is car hire in Roscoff?
When we checked in September 2026, Europcar Roscoff prices started from around £27 a day for a Fiat 500 or similar and went up to around £74 a day for a Peugeot 2008 automatic. Prices depend on your dates, and summer is likely to cost more. Unlimited mileage and basic protection are included.
Can I get automatic car hire in Roscoff?
Yes. Five of the nine car types at Europcar Roscoff were automatic when we checked, starting from around £33 a day for a Peugeot 208 or similar. Book an automatic online in advance rather than asking at the desk.
Can I collect a hire car in Roscoff on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
No. Europcar Roscoff is closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and next opens on Tuesday at 10:00. If your ferry arrives on one of those days, you can collect the car on Tuesday, choose a Monday-night or Thursday-night sailing that arrives when the desk is open, or take your own car on the ferry. Europcar’s Morlaix branch, about 35 minutes away by bus, is also open on Mondays and Saturdays.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Roscoff, France?
No. GOV.UK confirms UK licence holders don’t need an International Driving Permit to drive in France. Bring your full UK photocard licence, held for at least one year, along with your passport and a credit card.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Roscoff, France?
Bring your full UK photocard driving licence (held for at least one year), your passport and a credit card for the deposit, plus your booking confirmation. Europcar may also ask to check your driving record, so get a free DVLA check code from GOV.UK before you travel. You don’t need an International Driving Permit.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Roscoff?
Europcar’s Roscoff listings show a minimum driving age of 18, but every driver under 26 must pay the Young Driver Cover, quoted at £246.70 for the whole rental in our sample booking. You also need to have held your full licence for at least one year.
Can I rent a car in Roscoff without a credit card?
It’s best not to try. Europcar asks for a valid credit card at pick-up and blocks a security deposit on it, so a debit card may not be accepted. Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available limit for the deposit and, if you haven’t prepaid, the rental price.
How much is the deposit for car hire in Roscoff?
Europcar blocks a security deposit on your payment card at pick-up. It is held, not taken, and released 4 working days after your final invoice. It drops to €300 with the Medium protection plan and to €100 with the zero-excess Premium plan. If you haven’t prepaid the rental, the rental price is blocked as well.
What is the fuel policy for Europcar Roscoff?
Return the car with the same amount of fuel you collected it with, or pay for Europcar’s refuelling service at a price given at pick-up. There’s a filling station in Roscoff itself, and Super U and E.Leclerc filling stations in Saint-Pol-de-Léon about 4–5 km away.
Is there a young driver charge for car hire in Roscoff?
Yes. Europcar’s Young Driver Cover is mandatory for all drivers under 26 and was quoted at £246.70 in our sample booking. If you remove it when booking online, you will have to pay it at the desk.
Is it cheaper to hire a car in Roscoff or take my own car?
For two people, taking your own car usually becomes cheaper once you need a car for more than 3–4 days. A car costs about £82 more than two foot passenger fares for the return crossing, and hire starts at around £27 a day before extras. With three or more people your own car becomes cheaper even sooner, while solo travellers can hire for up to about 5 days before taking a car wins.
Are there toll roads in Brittany?
No. Brittany has no motorway tolls. The region is served by free dual carriageways with a 110 km/h (68 mph) speed limit instead.
Can I return my hire car in Roscoff on a Saturday or Sunday?
The Roscoff desk is closed Saturday to Monday. The easiest return sailings are the Thursday and Friday afternoon departures from Roscoff, when you can drop the car off that morning. For weekend or Monday sailings, ask Europcar Roscoff about out-of-hours returns before you book, or return the car to Europcar Morlaix, which accepts returns 24/7 for around £50 extra.
