Rental car desks at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) are Car rental counters are in each terminal: Terminal 1 at the arrivals level, Terminal 2 in the Car Rental Centre between halls 2A/2C and 2E/2F, and Terminal 3 at ground level. The main hub is the dedicated Car Rental Centre near Terminal 2.. Major companies include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt. The fastest transfer to Paris is by RER B Train (35 minutes).
Car rental counters are in each terminal: Terminal 1 at the arrivals level, Terminal 2 in the Car Rental Centre between halls 2A/2C and 2E/2F, and Terminal 3 at ground level. The main hub is the dedicated Car Rental Centre near Terminal 2.
Book your rental car at CDG at least 2-3 weeks ahead for the best prices, especially during summer.
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| Transport | Duration | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RER B Train | 35 minutes | EUR 11.45 | Direct to Gare du Nord, Chatelet-Les Halles, and Saint-Michel; runs every 10-15 minutes |
| Roissybus | 60-75 minutes | EUR 16.60 | Direct bus to Opera Garnier in central Paris |
| Le Bus Direct | 60-80 minutes | EUR 18 | Express coach to Etoile, Trocadero, or Montparnasse depending on line |
| Taxi | 45-75 minutes | EUR 56 flat (Right Bank) / EUR 65 flat (Left Bank) | Official flat rates apply; journey time heavily depends on traffic |
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is France's largest airport and one of Europe's busiest hubs, located 25 km northeast of Paris in Roissy-en-France. With three terminals connected by the free CDGVAL automated train, the airport handles over 67 million passengers per year and is the main base for Air France.
Renting a car at CDG makes sense if your trip takes you beyond Paris — to the Loire Valley chateaux, Champagne vineyards, Normandy beaches, or south toward Burgundy and Provence. The dedicated Car Rental Centre near Terminal 2 is modern and well-organized, consolidating most providers in one building with direct access to the car park.
From CDG, the A1 motorway heads straight into Paris while the A3 and Francilienne ring road provide access to other parts of Ile-de-France. If you are heading directly to the countryside, the A4 (east toward Reims) and A26 (north toward Calais) are easily accessible without entering Paris itself.
The main Car Rental Centre is between Terminal 2A/2C and 2E/2F. If you arrive at Terminal 1 or 3, you can take the free CDGVAL train to Terminal 2.
Yes, the Crit'Air vignette is mandatory in Paris and many other French cities during pollution episodes. Most rental cars come with one — verify at pick-up.
Tolls from Paris to Marseille via the A6/A7 cost approximately EUR 55-65 one-way. The journey is about 775 km and takes 7-8 hours.
Generally yes, but you must declare cross-border travel at booking. Additional insurance and one-way fees may apply. Verify with your rental company.
Yes, all rental companies at CDG have dedicated return lanes in the multi-storey car parks adjacent to the Car Rental Centre.
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