Boats in this category tend to be less-recent models, offering a good standard of interior décor and equipment but without the bells and whistles of newer models.

However, on board you’ll find all the basics, including a saloon with sofa (often creating a further bed) and dining area, as well as a galley (kitchen) equipped with a hob, oven and fridge. Depending on the size of the boat, the main cabin might have an en-suite bathroom, while additional cabins will usually share facilities.

Economy quality self-drive boats provide all the basics and you can have a highly enjoyable river cruise holiday in France, at rates that offer great value for money.

A selection of Economy class self-drive hire boats

Click on each for further details and to make a booking enquiry.

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Pénichette Classique 935 W by Locaboat HolidaysFrom
3 924€
5% off!
Locaboat Holidays

Pénichette Classique 935 W

Departure: 23 Aug 2024
Length: 14 nights
Destinations: Corbigny
Size: 1 cabins
Class:
Salsa B (8+4) by LeBoatFrom
5 729€
25% off!
LeBoat

2009 Salsa B (8+4)

Departure: 08 Jun 2024
Length: 14 nights
Destinations: St. Gilles → Port Cassafières
Size: 4 cabins
Class:
Salsa A (8+2) by LeBoatFrom
6 169€
25% off!
LeBoat

2006 Salsa A (8+2)

Departure: 17 Jun 2024
Length: 14 nights
Destinations: Port Cassafières → St. Gilles
Size: 4 cabins
Class:
Caprice (4+2) by LeBoatFrom
1 824€
24% off!
LeBoat

2000 Caprice (4+2)

Departure: 03 Oct 2025
Length: 7 nights
Destinations: Migennes → Tannay
Size: 2 cabins
Class:
Clipper (4+2) by LeBoatFrom
2 659€
25% off!
LeBoat

2002 Clipper (4+2)

Departure: 19 Jul 2024
Length: 7 nights
Destinations: Trèbes → Castelnaudary
Size: 2 cabins
Class:
Caprice (4+2) by LeBoatFrom
3 809€
25% off!
LeBoat

2004 Caprice (4+2)

Departure: 24 Sep 2025
Length: 14 nights
Destinations: Castelnaudary
Size: 2 cabins
Class: