The rental agreement template with annotated clauses.
Fourteen articles with blanks to fill in and, under each one, what to check before you complete it. The amounts and deadlines are yours: the template sets none.
What the PDF contains
- The parties, the vehicle, the rental period and the price, with blanks to fill in.
- The security deposit and when it is released, insurance and the insurance excess.
- Fuel or charge level, late return, permitted use of the vehicle.
- Breakdown, accident, theft, traffic offences and fines.
- Inspection reports attached, cancellation, personal data, disputes and signatures.
An indicative template based on French rental practice: it does not replace legal advice. Adapt it to your country, your business and your insurer, and have it reviewed by your adviser before use.
The PDF is sent by email from this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rental agreement ready to sign?
No: it is an indicative template, to be completed with your amounts, your deadlines and your insurance cover, then reviewed by your adviser. Each article says what to check.
Which clauses should I review first?
The ones you reread at return: the security deposit amount and when it is released, the insurance excess, and the price of missing fuel or extra mileage.
Can I use it outside France?
The template is based on French rental practice. The structure applies widely, but adapt it to your country and your insurer, and have it checked locally before use.
What happens after I give my email address?
You get the link to the PDF straight away, then two emails with rental agreement tips during the week. Every email contains an unsubscribe link.
Also useful: The vehicle inspection checklist for pick-up and return (PDF).