Rent a portable air conditioner in Marseille
Same-day delivery and installation across all 16 arrondissements of Marseille and the Aix-Marseille metro area. From €19/day, no deposit, English-speaking support.
Quick answer
Yes, ClimExpress rents portable air conditioners across Marseille with same-day delivery and installation, from €19/day. No deposit, no French bank account required. Universal window kit, no drilling.
How it works
Order in 60 s
Pick your dates. International cards accepted.
Same-day delivery
2-hour slot across Marseille. We call before arrival.
10-min install
Universal window kit, no drilling, no damage.
Free pickup
We come back on your chosen date.
Marseille climate
Marseille's Mediterranean climate combines 40 °C summer heat with the Mistral wind. Coastal humidity makes nights particularly hot. Portable AC is essential for expats in stone-built Vieux-Port or La Panier apartments where fixed AC is often forbidden.
- Days above 30 °C (summer)
- ≈ 60
- Record temperature
- 40.6 °C
- Average August night
- 22–25 °C
- Homes with fixed AC
- ≈ 30 %
Neighborhoods we cover
Vieux-Port · Le Panier · La Joliette · Notre-Dame du Mont · Endoume · Bonneveine · La Timone · La Valentine · Aix-en-Provence
What expats should know in Marseille
Tropical nights
Marseille records the most "nuits tropicales" (above 20 °C) in mainland France — cooling matters more at night than at noon here.
Protected old town
Le Panier and Vieux-Port buildings are protected; façade modifications are refused. A portable unit sidesteps the issue entirely.
Mistral and dust
The Mistral carries dust that clogs filters fast. Our units ship with clean filters and we swap them on monthly rentals.
Steep, lift-free streets
Our team carries units upstairs in Le Panier and Endoume — no lift required, no extra charge.
Rent or buy in Marseille?
French summers are short but brutal. Buying a portable unit costs €300–€700 plus storage for nine months a year — a real problem in Marseille apartments with no cellar. Renting costs €19/day or €199/month, includes delivery, installation and pickup, and nothing stays in your flat after the heatwave. Buying wins only if you plan to use AC more than ~8 weeks every summer for several years.
Pricing in Marseille
- Daily€19/dayIdeal for a heatwave weekend or a 1–3 day event
- Weekly€79/weekBest for a heatwave episode or intense remote work week
- Monthly€199/monthFull summer coverage for a bedroom, studio or T2 apartment
All prices include delivery, installation, universal window kit and pickup. No deposit.
FAQ — expats renting AC in Marseille
Can I rent without a French bank account?
Yes. International Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted.
What areas do you cover around Marseille?
All 16 arrondissements plus Aix-en-Provence, Aubagne, Cassis, La Ciotat, Vitrolles and Marignane.
Is it OK for a stone Vieux-Port apartment?
Yes. Our kit installs without drilling, ideal for protected old buildings where syndics forbid façade modifications.
How fast can you deliver during a heatwave?
Same-day for orders before 2 PM. During red alerts, we pre-position units at our Marseille hub for 2-hour delivery.
How much does it cost to rent AC in Marseille?
€19/day, €79/week or €199/month, all-inclusive: delivery, installation, window kit and pickup. No deposit.
Do I need permission from my landlord?
No. Portable units are not fixed installations, so no landlord or syndic approval is required.
How long can I keep the unit?
From one weekend to the whole summer, with free extension online and free cancellation until the day before delivery.