Paris Airport (CDG) car rental prices
Compare car rental at Paris Airport (CDG) across suppliers and car types for your exact dates, and see exactly how pickup works before you land.
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Picking up at CDG
Good to know before you book at CDG
Driving from Paris (CDG)
Expect daytime highs around 24°C in August and around 7°C in January.
Car rental at Paris (CDG): common questions
Where do you pick up a rental car at Paris (CDG)?
Rental desks are spread across all three terminal complexes: Terminal 1 has them on Level 5 between gates 24-30, Terminal 2 (A-D) on Level 1 between the paired halls, and Terminal 2E/F requires walking out to the Central Plaza car park; Terminal 3 has its own desks near arrivals. Confirm your exact terminal letter before landing since different airlines use different 2-series halls.
When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at CDG?
Prices at CDG move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.
Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Paris?
France drives on the right. Autoroute tolls (peage) are charged by distance at barriers accepting cash or card, or via a telepeage tag, and the roads linking CDG to central Paris and beyond are tolled past the immediate airport approach. Driving into central Paris requires a Crit'Air emissions sticker for the city's low-emission zone; most rental cars qualify but older diesel hires may not.
Which car type should I rent at CDG?
For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Versailles or Reims, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.
Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?
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