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To start, it is important to remind you that you will not need a car while you're in Paris. Using public transport is so good, and generally faster than trying to get around Paris by car, even if you already know the city.
However, renting a car is beneficial to tourists as it allows visiting as many places in the shortest time possible. In addition to being much easier to get to know the most remote sights of Paris, a good reason to rent a car is to get to know other cities in France.
Where to find car rental companies at your arrival in Paris :
Charles de Gaulle Airport (https://www.parisaeroport.fr/pt/)
Paris Orly Airport (https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/orly-airport)
Paris Beauvais Airport (https://www.aeroportparisbeauvais.com/en/passengers/)
Or at train stations and the most popular rail stations such as : Gare Saint-Lazare, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Marne-la-vallee Chessy/Disneyland.
Requirement :
To be at least 21 years old. For those under 25, driver's insurance is required.
To have a license that is valid for at least one year. In France, there are multiple driving permits, such as for cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
To carry unlimited third-party liability insurance. This protects travelers from injury, death, and property damage to others while behind the wheel of their car.
Well known car rental companies in the center of Paris:
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Hertz
- Ada