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Citroen 2CV wedding car hire
A Citroën 2CV as your wedding car: the Eend (Dutch for "duck") with its roll-back roof suits a relaxed, cheerful wedding. Compare the options and request a quote without obligation. Read more
- 1 wedding car
- from € 149 per day
- 1 self-drive
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The Eend as a wedding car: simplicity with a roll-back roof
The Citroën 2CV was built from the late 1940s until 1990 and is better known in the Netherlands as the Eend. It was designed as a simple, affordable car for the French countryside: light, economical, with a small air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and suspension that seemed to float over poor roads. That very simplicity makes the 2CV such a likeable wedding car. It is cheerful, instantly recognisable and a good fit for a wedding that is about atmosphere rather than status.
The shape stayed almost the same throughout those years. In the 1980s the well-known two-tone versions appeared, such as the Charleston. A late 2CV looks just like the first, but offers a little more comfort and is easier to maintain.
The roll-back roof
The entire roof of a 2CV is made of fabric and can be rolled back. This means it drives almost like a convertible, while the sides and doors stay in place. With the roof open, there is plenty of room above the seats for a veil or a tall updo.
Getting in, sitting and room for the dress
The 2CV has four doors and high seats, so getting in is surprisingly easy. You do not have to sink down low as you would in a sports car. The seats are simple and springy, with a bench for two in the back. A full skirt does take up a lot of space in a car of this size: with a full dress, allow for the couple plus at most one extra person. The groom will need to duck a little to get in, but once inside there is more headroom than you might expect.
Small and light
The 2CV is narrow and short, which is an advantage in an old town centre or a village with narrow streets. There is little luggage space, so let someone else carry bags and spare clothes in another car. The heating is modest and there is no air conditioning, but with the roof open there is always fresh air.
Driving an Eend on your wedding day
A 2CV is not a fast car. It does not feel at home on the motorway, but it does on country roads, dykes and through villages. Plan a route along small roads and allow some extra time. The gear lever sticks out of the dashboard and takes a little getting used to, so ask the rental company to explain it before you set off. That relaxed pace also gives you time to wave to people along the road.
The Eend suits a countryside wedding, in an orchard, on a farm or at a festival-style party outdoors. It works well in photos with the roof open, with you standing or sitting in the car. Decorate it with wildflowers, ribbons or a sign on the back. More cars from the brand, such as the Citroën DS 21, can be found on the Citroën wedding cars page. You can find other small classic cars with an open roof under classic wedding cars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a Citroen 2CV as a wedding car?
The lowest price currently online is € 149 per day. The final price depends on the duration, the distance, whether a chauffeur is included and the date; demand is highest in the wedding season and on Saturdays. Every car shows its starting price, and when you request a quote you get a price for your own day.
Can you hire a Citroen 2CV as a wedding car with a chauffeur?
The wedding car currently online is self-drive. With a chauffeur you do not have to think about parking, the route or the time, and the couple sit together in the back. Self-drive gives you freedom, but do ask about the deposit, the insurance and the minimum age. Every car page shows what is possible.
Is a Citroën 2CV a true convertible?
Not quite. The sides and doors stay in place, but the whole roof is made of fabric and can be rolled back. That means you drive almost open-top, with fresh air and plenty of views, while still feeling sheltered. If it rains, you simply roll the roof closed again. For a veil or a high updo, the open roof is actually very practical.
Will a wedding dress with a full skirt fit in a 2CV?
Getting in is easy thanks to the high seats and four doors, but inside the car is narrow. A full skirt takes up a lot of space, which leaves little room beside the couple. It is easier with the roof open, as the fabric does not push against the roof. A slim dress fits without any trouble.
Can we take a 2CV on the motorway to our reception venue?
You can, but it isn't what the car was built for. A 2CV is light and has a small engine, so on the motorway it is noisy and not very fast. It is better to choose a route along country roads and dykes, which also makes for nicer photos. Talk through the distance with the rental company and allow extra time.
What decorations suit a Citroën 2CV?
The 2CV calls for something light and cheerful: wild flowers, ribbons in bright colours, a sign on the back or tin cans on a string for the send-off. Large, formal floral arrangements suit this car less well. Do not stick anything to the paintwork with tape, and ask the rental company what is allowed, including decorations on the rolled-up roof.