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Paris is an unforgettable city filled with world-renowned landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum. While in the city, you can enjoy delicious food, unique art, and incredible shopping. The Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international gateway, making it the perfect starting point for your French adventure. With a rental car from Auto Europe, you can enjoy everything Paris has to offer and then easily venture out to other amazing French cities like Reims and Rouen. To make your booking, use our quick and easy online booking engine.

Why hire a car at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport?

A car hire at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) gives you the flexibility to explore France on your own terms. Rather than relying on public transport, you can discover charming villages, historic cities, and scenic landscapes at your own pace. A rental car is the perfect choice for an adventure beyond Paris, whether you’re visiting the Champagne region in Reims or exploring the history of Rouen. For more information on driving in France, check out our France driving guide, or our road trip guide to Paris. You can also read car hire reviews in Paris to learn more about the positive experiences of our past customers.

Airport Information

Also known as Roissy Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is not only the largest in France but the second biggest in Europe. Named after the great 20th-century military leader and statesman, it is located in close proximity to the city centre (just 16 miles to the north-east) and serves as the main hub for the national carrier, Air France. Opened in March 1974, Paris Charles de Gaulle now caters for around half a million aircraft movements and almost 80 million passengers a year with three modern terminal buildings and a vast range of on-site services and amenities.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Website: parisaeroport.fr
Address: 95700 Roissy-en-France, France
Telephone: +33 1 70 36 39 50
Airlines operating at Charles de Gaulle Airport: American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, easyJet, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, among many others.

Top car rental suppliers at Charles de Gaulle Airport

When picking up or dropping off your rent a car at Charles de Gaulle Airport, it's important to note that the main car hire companies such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Alamo, Advantage, Dollar, National and Thrifty operate at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with staff on duty every day of the week from the first to the very last flight.

Car hire desks' operating hours

	Enterprise at Paris CDG Airport Terminals 1 and 2, Roissy, France 95716 +33 148 621 204	Opening Hours: 6am-midnight Sun-Sat
	Europcar at Paris CDG Airport Niveau arrivee porte 26, Roissy, France 95700 +33 148 627 822	Opening Hours: 6am-2am Sun-Sat
	National at Paris CDG Airport Terminals 1 and 2 Roissy, France 95716 +33 148 621 204	Opening Hours: 6am-midnight Sun-Sat
	Sixt at Paris CDG Airport Niveau arrivées Porte 26 Roissy, France 95711 +33 148 647 904	Opening Hours: 6.30am-11pm Sun-Sat

Terminals

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminal buildings, Terminal 1 the oldest and located opposite Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 which has seven sub-terminal sections (2A to 2G). Originally built exclusively for Air France, Terminal 2 has been greatly expanded over the years to host several other airlines, while Terminal 3 nowadays mostly caters for charter airlines and low-cost carriers.

Airport Facilities

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has a vast range of passengers services available such as post offices, medical centres and assistance for travellers with reduced levels of mobility. Shoppers are well catered for with a good selection of top brands, including Burberry, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Boss, Lacoste. Louis Vuitton, Montblan, Pandora, Prada, Rolex, Swarovski and Victoria's Secret. The food and beverage section is equally impressive, with many regulars like Costa Coffee, McDonald's, Pret a Manger and Starbucks as well as some more local offerings, most notably Frenchy's Bistro, Café Eiffel and the popular French bakery Maison Pradier. Other essential services include a left-luggage office, assistance for hotel bookings and free Wi-fi throughout the entire airport.

Accessibility

The airport's three terminals are served by a driverless shuttle rail system (free of charge) connecting both railway stations with Terminals 1/3 and Terminal 2 in just 8 minutes. Local Roissybus services depart from Terminals 1 and 2, running non-stop to Palais Garnier in the city centre. Le Bus Direct is another efficient operation that connects the airport with several central locations, including Place de l’Étoile, Porte Maillot Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower, as well as Paris Orly Airport and Gare Montparnasse and Gare de Lyon railway stations. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is also served by RER B regional express services to central Paris. Only official Paris taxis operate at the airport, which are identified by the light on the roof of the vehicle and fitted with a proper meter inside. Once you have picked up your car hire from Charles de Gaulle Airport, please note that the best route for driving into the city is along Autoroute A1 which connects Paris with Lille.

Parking Tips

There are several parking options at Charles de Gaulle Airport. Short-term parking is available at Terminal 1 (P1), Terminal 2A + 2B (P AB), Terminal 2C + 2D + TGV (P CD), Terminal 2E + 2F (P EF), Terminal 2G (PG) and Terminal 3 (P3). For long-term parking at CDG, go to Terminal 1 (PR) and Terminal 2/Terminal 3 (PX).