Car Hire at Charles De Gaulle Airport

Bonjour and welcome to Paris. The Charles de Gaulle airport is located just a 30 minute drive from the centre of Paris and DriveNow can make it even easier to source and book the best deal on a rental car in the area.

Compare rental car rates for Charles De Gaulle airport from the most trustworthy providers in Europe, including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt, without paying any booking, admin or other fees.

A confirmation will be sent to you, which you will need to show the supplier when you pick up your car rental at the Charles de Gaulle airport, which is also known as Roissy.

Paris is a much-loved destination with tourists and is particularly popular as a honeymoon destination thanks to its reputation as the City of Love.

DriveNow compares car rental prices at Charles de Gaulle Airport and other locations across France to help you secure the best price and deal available.

Why use DriveNow to rent a car at Charles de Gaulle airport?

• Trust and Experience - DriveNow has been comparing rental deals since 2003
• Price - DriveNow constantly monitors the car rental rates at the Charles De Gaulle airport for the latest deals and lowest prices.
• Immediate - Not only is it simple to use, but DriveNow's system will also provide you with an immediate confirmation and locked in rates.
• No Fees - No Fees and no credit card details when booking.
• Currency - Pricing is in Euros so you know exactly what to expect pay on arrival

Ideas for Paris

Make sure you visit the famed Eiffel Tower as well as the Sacre Coeur and Notre Dame churches, Moulin Rouge and the Louvre Museum famed in both history and fiction alike.

If you are in Paris during February, you can head to the antique book fair in the 5th arrondissement, near the Pantheon to see if you can pick up a prized first edition or two.

For one night in May all of Paris' museums will be free to enter from 7 p.m until 1 a.m. so you can soak up the culture and art without paying a cent.

Those travelling in June could experience the Fete de la Musique, a night full of music and mayhem celebrating the summer solstice. Every year around 200,000 people party in the streets while bands and groups perform.

Whenever you plan to go, make sure you book your car rental at the Charles de Gaulle airport ahead of time. That way when you touch down there is no need to worry about long queues.

Common Questions

Do I need to be 25 before I can hire a car at the Charles de Gaulle airport?
To rent a car in France you must be at least 21 years old. However, up to the age of 25 you may be subject to a young driver surcharge. Include a comment when making your booking and the DriveNow Res team will follow up and check for you as this varies between locations and suppliers.

Can I hire an automatic?
Most car rentals in France are manual transmission but automatics can be obtained at a higher cost.

Will I need an International Driver's Permit?
Only if your original licence is printed in a character set other than the Latin alphabet (for example Arabic, Korean or Chinese). If you driver's license language is Latin based you can use that to hire your car. Good advice is to have your passport handy when collecting your car and when driving.

Other road rules?
You will notice that drivers keep their indicators on when overtaking until they have pulled in ahead of the vehicle in front.

When driving in the rain speed limits are automatically reduced.

All drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts and those under age 10 need to be seated in the back. Children must also sit in a child seat if they weigh between 9 - 15 kg and in a booster seat if they weigh over 15 kg. These can be included in your initial car rental booking if required.