No need to register a car in Monaco
Renting monthly avoids the paperwork of registering a car with the Monegasque authorities when you first arrive.
Car subscriptions in Monaco
One monthly payment. No long tie-ins. An independent, editorial guide to car subscription and flexible lease providers in Monaco.
Monaco is too small to support a dedicated car subscription market, and none of the major European subscription brands currently lists the Principality as a service area.
Residents and long-stay visitors instead rely on long-term rentals from international rental companies with branches in Monte Carlo, and on monthly rental products available just across the border in Nice and the Alpes-Maritimes.
Driving in Monaco has its own constraints: parking is limited and largely in public car parks with monthly subscriptions, streets are steep and congested, and many residents choose compact, electric or premium vehicles. Monegasque registration (plates beginning MC) applies to residents' own cars, while rental cars are usually French-registered. A monthly rental can therefore be a practical, low-commitment option for new arrivals, seasonal residents and executives on assignment.
Monaco
Renting monthly avoids the paperwork of registering a car with the Monegasque authorities when you first arrive.
Rental branches in Monte Carlo stock luxury saloons, SUVs and convertibles alongside city cars.
Electric and compact cars suit Monaco's short distances and the Principality's push for cleaner transport.
Monthly rentals typically include insurance with an excess, servicing and breakdown assistance.
Rolling monthly or long-term rental suits people who spend only part of the year in Monaco.
2 providers
Providers we have found operating in Monaco. Listings are editorial and in no particular ranked order, unless marked as promoted.
We have not yet verified a dedicated car subscription provider in this market. The options below are the closest flexible monthly alternatives we found.
French monthly rental of 31 to 90 days with mileage packages, available from Nice
Avis France offers monthly rental (location au mois) for 31 to 90 days, with a default 2,000 km package and 3,000 or 4,000 km options. Insurance and theft cover, servicing, road tax, roadside assistance and vehicle exchange are included, with no upfront payment beyond a card pre-authorisation, and billing at the end of each month. It is available from Avis branches in Nice, the closest major hub to Monaco. Businesses can use Avis Flex, a medium-term rental from one month with no early-return fees.
Minimum term: 1 month · Maximum term: 3 months
Monte Carlo rental branch offering long-term hire, including premium and convertible cars
Sixt operates an agency at the Le Méridien Beach Plaza hotel in Monte Carlo and another in nearby Cap-d'Ail. Long-term rental is booked online by entering longer pick-up and return dates, and the local fleet ranges from city cars and electric models to luxury saloons, SUVs and convertibles. It is a rental rather than a subscription, so check the kilometre allowance, excess and deposit at booking. Sixt's SIXT+ subscription is not currently listed for Monaco.
Guide
Rentals in Monaco follow French-style rules: you usually need to be at least 21 (higher for premium cars), hold a licence for at least one or two years and pay with a credit card in the main driver's name, which is used for a deposit or pre-authorisation. Long-term rental in Monaco is booked like a standard rental with longer dates, while French monthly products typically run 31 to 90 days with a fixed kilometre package. Parking is not included, so arrange a space in a public car park or residence before the car arrives.
Business
Companies based in Monaco often use long-term rental or leasing for executive cars, sometimes through French leasing companies. Monaco has its own tax system, and the treatment of company vehicles and VAT can differ from France. Check with a Monaco-based accountant before deciding how to finance company cars.
Not a dedicated one. The practical options are long-term rentals from international rental companies in Monte Carlo and monthly rentals from providers on the nearby French Riviera.
Yes. Sixt, for example, offers long-term rental from its Monte Carlo agency, booked by entering longer dates. Prices and conditions are given at booking.
Yes. Rental branches in Monaco stock premium saloons, SUVs and convertibles, usually with higher age requirements and deposits.
No. Parking in Monaco is limited and usually requires a monthly subscription to a public car park, arranged separately.
Many people do, collecting the car in Nice. Check that the contract allows the car to be kept in Monaco and confirm insurance cover.
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