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Car Hire at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Car Hire at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Car hire at Charles de Gaulle Airport is a great option if you plan to visit areas of France outside of Paris.

Car hire is offered by a number of different companies, both French and international. The major international car hire companies with offices at Charles de Gaulle Airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Sixt.

There are car hire desks in the terminal buildings, and the car parks are located just outside.

When hiring a car in France, make sure to check the vehicle for damage and report anything that is not marked on your contract to the desk before you leave the airport. Otherwise you could be liable for it.

Additionally, make sure to read the terms of your rental car contract thoroughly before signing it. For example, some contracts allow you to return the fuel tank empty, while others require you to return it full. Other contracts have a limit on the distance you can drive, and charge you an additional fee per kilometer if you exceed the included limit.

To get the best deal on your car, make sure to book online in advance. Voucher codes and online discounts abound, and they can save you a lot of money or get you a free upgrade.

If you are only going to Paris on your trip, a better option than hiring a car is to take a train, bus, or taxi from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the city center. More information about these options can be found here.

Trains from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport Train

Trains from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris are one of the easiest ways to get from your flight to your final destination when you arrive in France.

Airport trains are operated on a suburban rail service called the RER. Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is on the B line. To take the RER B train from CDG to Paris, follow signs to the RER stations in Terminals 1 and 2. If you land at Terminal 3, the nearest station is in Terminal 1.

You must purchase your ticket before boarding the RER train to Paris. Beware that lines can be very long and ticket machines at Charles de Gaulle Airport only accept chip-and-pin cards, so the RER may not be a good option if you are in a hurry to get to Paris.

Departures take place every 5 to 10 minutes at peak times, and trains arrive at various stations in the city center, including Gare du Nord, Chatelet – Les Halles, and Saint Michel – Notre Dame. From there you can connect to other forms of public transportation and taxis.

Tickets on this route cost 9.25 euros one-way. This includes both the RER fare and Paris metro and bus fare for the continuation of your journey when you arrive in the city center.

The travel time on trains from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris is 35 to 45 minutes, depending on where you alight when you get to the city.

Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Charles de Gaulle Airport Bus

Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris are a relatively inexpensive and efficient mode of transport.

Paris airport buses leave from the bus terminals outside of the arrivals halls. They stop at various locations in the Paris city center, usually at major metro and train stations like Opera and Montparnasse.

The travel time from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris ranges from 45 minutes to 1 hour. The journey time ultimately depends on traffic and your final destination in the city center.

Air France and Roissybus both offer bus services from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris. Below is a comparison of their services.

Air France Buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Les Cars Air France, as they’re called, are modern, air conditioned coaches. They offer two different routes that stop at Porte Maillot, Etoile, Gare de Lyon, and Gare Montparnasse.

Departures take place from Terminals 1 and 2 every 30 minutes between 5:45 and 23:00. If you arrive at Terminal 3, you can take a shuttle to one of the other terminals to get to a bus stop. Buses run 7 days a week, and the trip takes around 1 hour.

Tickets cost 17 euros one-way or 29 euros round-trip. Discounts are available for children, students, and groups of four or more. You can buy tickets at the Air France Cars machines in Charles de Gaulle Airport or online in advance for a 10% discount.

Roissybus from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris

Roissybus offers direct city buses from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris Opera. Services are run from Terminals 1, 2, and 3 every 15 to 30 minutes from 6:00 to 23:00. Tickets cost 10 euros one-way, and you can buy them on board the bus. Buses run every day, and the journey time is 45 to 60 minutes.