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Car hire at Charles de Gaulle

Car hire at Charles de Gaulle

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the main international hub serving the capital of France, Paris. It is the gateway to the city that is famously known for romance and is jam-packed with interesting sights. It lies just under 50 minutes away from Paris itself via the A3, meaning your hire car will come in particularly handy to get you there.

What I need to know

There is a vast selection of car rental provider that operate out of Charles de Gaulle, which means you have plenty of choice. In order to make a decision, compare car hire deals on our site and benefit from a number of bonus features. These include free cancellation should your plans change.

Where to pick up my car

The majority of Charles de Gaulle car hire firms offer pick up from the terminal, which means you just need to find the correct car hire desk. As the airport is such a large facility, there are three separate terminal buildings, but each one has car hire desks. If the company you have booked with does not have terminal collection, you can make use of the free shuttle bus.

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  • “The pick-up was easy, it took 5 minutes from arriving at the desk to driving out the car, and the return took even less time.”
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Where to go

With your hire car you will have the whole of Paris at your feet. The city is divided into no fewer than 20 districts, known as arrondissements, and each one of them has its own distinct personality. La Cite, Louvre, Montmartre and Le Quartier Latin are among the most interesting to explore during your stay.

Nearby Charles de Gaulle

As well as the city of Paris, there are a number of other places close to Charles de Gaulle Airport worth discovering. For example, just 35 minutes away is the Cathedral of Saint Denis, which is a wonderful example of gothic architecture. It is also where the majority of French royalty were buried from the 10th century right up until 1789.

Longer drives

There are plenty of other French cities within striking distance from Paris, including a number on the coast. Head to Le Havre to see the city centre that was mainly redesigned by architect Auguste Perret in the wake of World War II, when it was largely destroyed. Here, the Pont de Normandie bridge spans the Honfleur estuary.

Eating and drinking

Like any capital city, Paris is home to cuisines from all over the world, but since French food is considered among the best, you should try some local specialities. These range from the seemingly humble baguette and croissant to croque-monsieur, duck confit and delicious cheeses. French wine is also notable, so enjoy a glass once you’ve finished all your driving for the day.

Things to do

Art galleries are among the top activities to enjoy in Paris, so be sure to stop by the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay. As well as the most famous works like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, there are lesser known pieces that may just take your breath away.

Sightseeing

So much of Paris’ sights are well-known that you are spoilt for choice, whether it is the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe or Notre Dame Cathedral. Be sure to visit the Sacre Coeur too and the Jardin du Luxembourg. For something a little different, there’s Pere Lachaise Cemetery, where everyone from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison are buried.