Car rental tips for Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
Traffic fines Be advised that car rental companies block a certain amount on your credit card to cover any unforeseen fee’s like traffic fines or toll fee’s.
On/off airport Some car rental companies have an office or desk in the arrival terminal of Paris which is indicated as On Airport. If the car rental company does not have an office or desk at the arrival terminal it is Off Airport, which means that most of the time the car rental supplier provides a free shuttle bus from the airport to the car rental desk.
Currency When traveling we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises. At all Airports of Paris there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Paris is CEST.
Weather When traveling to Paris make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Paris has approximately 2,229,621 inhabitants.
Where to rent a car Rentalcargroup.com offers car rental in more than 35000 locations, at all major airports and cities and railway stations. Below on this page you see a map with all the car rental companies we work with in Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport.
My flight arrives at midnight. Are there still car rental agents open then? For most locations it is possible to take a rental car out of office hours. When making a booking you can select the pick up time. If the pick up time is after opening hours, please check if there is an out of hours fee applicable. This fee must be paid on arrival directly to the car rental company. You can find the information in the detailed terms and conditions.
Worry Free car rental Many car rentals offer a worry free car rental with reduced excess or full protection. Please check the terms and conditions to see all the options.
What documentation do I need to rent a car in Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport A valid driving license in the name of the main driver and additional drivers is required, held for a minimum year requirement. An International License is also required, along with your own home license if you are renting out of the country where your home license was issued. Please always check in your own country for full details and requirements on where to obtain one.
Also a credit card in the name of the main driver is needed when you want to rent a car.
Where to go with my rental car When renting a car, you are free to drive wherever you want as long as you keep to the local traffic rules which can be different that you are used to. Always keep to the maximum speed limit and be a responsible driver. Watch out if you want to cross the border into another country as there might be restrictions and/or extra fee's to be paid. If you want to take the car on a ferry, please always check with the local car rental agent if this is allowed as not all car rental companies allow it or extra fees might be applicable.
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