Rent a Car in Downtown Pierrelatte

Pierrelatte in Drôme Provençale offers three rental companies in the city center, strategically located along the Rhône Valley between Lyon and Avignon. The town is known for its crocodile farm – Ferme aux Crocodiles – and proximity to the Ardèche Gorge. Rent a car here and explore one of France's most varied natural regions.

Pierrelatte is 45 km north of Orange and 60 km south of Valence along the A7. From here you reach Gorges de l'Ardèche in 35 minutes (30 km) and Pont d'Arc, the gorge with the famous natural stone arch, in 40 minutes. Choose a robust car if you plan to drive the narrower roads into the Ardèche Gorge.

Visit Ferme aux Crocodiles in Pierrelatte – Europe's largest indoor crocodile park – before you set out on the roads. Fill up in Pierrelatte as fuel prices are lower here than in the more tourist-heavy Ardèche villages. How far is it from Pierrelatte to Gorges de l'Ardèche?

It is approximately 30 km to Gorges de l'Ardèche, which takes about 35 minutes via D4 and D290. What is there to see near Pierrelatte? In addition to the Ardèche Gorge, there is Grignan (15 km) with its famous castle, and Montélimar (20 km) known for its nougat.

Is Pierrelatte a good base for exploring Provence? Yes, Pierrelatte is at the gateway to Provence. Orange with its Roman amphitheater is reached in 45 minutes and Avignon in 1 hour.

We compare prices from all major providers at Pierrelatte Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.