Chamonix is a ski resort town located in the Aiguilles Rouges mountain range of southern France, in the northwest region of the Alps. In the summit of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, the commune of Chamonix-Mont Blanc shares its location with one other commune, Saint Gervais les Bains.

There are two ways to get into Chamonix by train. One is through the country’s national rail system, with the stop at Chamonix Mont Blanc Rail Station, and the other is through the high speed TGV train that stops at Saint Gervais les Bains. Either way, a budget car rental is a convenient way to get around.

Car hire at Chamonix Rail Station is provided by the following companies, among others: Argus, Avis, and Europcar. Online travel guides recommend the cheap car hire at Chamonix Rail Station because it gives flexibility of transport, especially when one needs to transfer to another resort, or stay longer in a place.

It is mandated that cars be equipped with snow chains during the winter. It is also advised to be responsible where one parks the car, because snow-clearing operations may cause a car to be towed away and impounded, or even scratched. Cars can be parked at several car parks in resorts.

A cheap car hire at Chamonix Rail Station can get you to the breathtaking views and resorts in Chamonix, without the hassle of waiting or catching buses and cable cars. One journalist called Chamonix the “death sport capital of the world”, because this is where many extreme sports originated and are most frequently played.