Charles de Gaulle Airport Car Rental in Paris

Quick summary: Charles de Gaulle Airport, France’s largest, sits 25 km north-east of Paris, and rental cars can be booked from each of its terminals. Head to the arrivals hall to find your rental office. Driving into central Paris takes between 45 minutes and an hour in normal traffic, but the airport’s location makes it ideal for heading straight to Champagne, Belgium or Normandy without entering the city.

At a glance
Airport	Charles de Gaulle, France’s largest
Location	25 km north-east of Paris
Rental offices	Arrivals hall
To central Paris	45 minutes to an hour
By train	Around 35 minutes
Tours	Champagne day trips

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How do you drive into Paris?

Take the A3 toward Paris, then the A86 and A4, following signs for the center. Expect confusing one-way streets and roundabouts.

Should you rent downtown instead?

If you’re spending your first days in Paris, yes. Take the train into the city, then collect a car on the day you leave.

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Where can you drive from Charles de Gaulle?

Destination	Tours
Champagne	Champagne day trips
Belgium	Belgium day trips
Disneyland Paris	Disneyland Paris tours

Where can you park at the airport?

There are car parks near each terminal, with short free drop-off periods.

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