Paris, "the city of love" is the perfect destination to start your self-drive experience in France. You can collect your hire car as soon as you arrive at either Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport or the smaller low-cost airport Paris Beauvais.
From a compact car for the honeymoon couple, a sedan for the family or a mini-van for a sports team, DriveAway has all your Paris car hire needs covered. Collect your car hire in downtown Paris to discover and explore some of the most picturesque sights such as the Eiffel Tower, the roundabout around the Arc de Triomphe and the Palace of Versailles. Or drive out to the Loire Valley, Chartres and Orléans. You can even drive to the neighbouring Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany or Switzerland.
For information on driving in France read our extensive driving tips. If you have found a better rate DriveAway will beat the price. If you are travelling for 21 or more days you may benefit with Euro-Leasing; long-term car hire including a brand-new car and full insurance with nil excess.
Car rental companies will require a security deposit ‘held’ against your credit card. The credit card must be in the name of the renter shown on our booking and must have sufficient funds to cover the required deposit / excess. Usually CASH and DEBIT CARDS (including Travelex Cards) are not accepted and may result in refusal by the supplier to release the vehicle.
Deposit amounts vary and will generally equate to the value of the Excess liability. This may affect the credit available to you on your credit card for several days after the vehicle is returned. In some instances the bond can be paid in cash (check with DriveAway as this will need to be confirmed in advance).
The only problem you will have in Paris is where to start and how you will fit everything into the one holiday. Art lovers rejoice as Paris has some of the finest art in the world and many intriguing museums. The Louvre holds many pre-20th century paintings, sculptures and art objects and its glass pyramid is a masterpiece in itself. Visitors often head straight for the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo but there is much more to be discovered in the quieter wings of this magnificent museum. Climb the majestic Eiffel Tower for dazzling views of the city or pay your respects to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Stroll along the Champs-Élysées sipping on a café and croissant to crunch on, or climb the summit of Montmartre to the Sacré-Cœur, a masterpiece of Catholicism.
The Palace of Versailles, located a 40 minute drive from the city centre, is a stunning Château built by King Louis XIII. The well furnished rooms and luscious garden make this estate a unmissable stop on your Parisian adventure. Relax In a deck chair in the Luxembourg Gardens or visit The Centre Pompidou and its funky exterior and interesting interior.
See all the sights and delights that Paris has to offer with your Car Hire from DriveAway! Use our online booking engine or call us.
| Cities (To and From) | Distance (Approx.km) | Travel Time (Approx. hr) |
|---|---|---|
| Paris - Calais | 300 | 3 |
| Paris - Nice | 900 | 8 |
| Paris - Marseilles | 800 | 7 |
| Paris - Toulouse | 700 | 6 |