We'll drop off your car right in front of your hotel on Place Vendôme, along Avenue Montaigne, or on the Left Bank in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. If your hotel has secure parking, your car will be kept safe on days you're walking around.
Returning your car doesn't have to take place in Paris: you can leave it at an airport, in another French city, or even in another country.
Charles de Gaulle Airport, northeast of the city, is where most intercontinental flights land; the journey to the city center takes about 45 minutes to an hour, longer during peak hours. Orly Airport, to the south, is closer, about 30 minutes to 45 minutes away. At both airports, we'll deliver your car to you at arrivals.
If you're traveling by private jet, Le Bourget, the business aviation airport north of Paris, is about half an hour from the city center. We'll deliver your vehicle at your scheduled landing time, so you can depart without waiting.
Traffic in Paris is heavy for much of the day. Around the Arc de Triomphe, twelve avenues converge at a large roundabout without marked lanes, where right-of-way is given to those entering: if you feel unsafe, take an alternative route.
The Périphérique, the ring road that encircles the city, connects neighborhoods to the highways, but during rush hour it moves very slowly. Paris also has a low-emission zone: if you have any questions about this, please ask us when booking. Many underground parking garages have low heights, so check this if you're driving a tall SUV or the van.
For trips between hotels, restaurants, and boutiques, an SUV like the Porsche Cayenne S Coupé or the Range Rover is comfortable and discreet. For trips out of town, a supercar like the Ferrari F8 Tributo, or an open-top like the Porsche 911 (992) 4S Cabriolet, makes country roads enjoyable.
During fashion weeks, or for a large family, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class van , with space for a group or a family with lots of luggage, can carry everyone together; but between appointments, it's a good idea to know where to park.
The Palace of Versailles is about 40 minutes from the city center. Visiting the castle and the gardens will take at least half a day; remember that the palace is closed on Mondays.
Giverny is home to Claude Monet's house and garden, including the water lily pond that inspired many of his paintings. It's about an hour and a quarter from Paris, and the gardens are open from spring to fall.
The Loire castles are about two or three hours away. Chambord is famous for its grand double-helix staircase, and Chenonceau for its arches built over the Cher River. It's worth spending at least one night in the valley.
Champagne is about an hour and a half to two hours away. In Reims, the Gothic cathedral was the coronation site of the kings of France for centuries; in Épernay, the Avenue de Champagne is home to many historic houses. For winery tours by van, the group travels together: decide in advance who will drive and forgo the tastings.
Deauville, on the Normandy coast, is about two and a half hours away. It's known for its wooden promenade along the beach, its racecourse, and its casino. Honfleur, with its old port, is a short distance away.
You can also cross France on a multi-day trip and leave your car in Nice , on the French Riviera. Tolls and driving regulations in the rest of the country are explained on the France page.
During fashion weeks, hotels in the city center are full, and it's a good idea to book your car in advance. In August, many Parisians leave the city, and traffic eases. In winter, trips to the countryside are still possible, as our cars always have winter tires fitted.
Will you deliver the car to Le Bourget? Yes, at the same time as your jet lands.
Is it worth driving in central Paris? You can, but traffic is heavy and parking is limited. For visits to the city center, it's best to leave your car at your hotel and get around on foot or by taxi.
Does Paris have a low-emission zone? Yes: ask us for details when booking.
How far is Versailles? About 40 minutes from the city center.
Can you depart from Paris and end your trip in Nice? Yes: tell us when you book where you'd like to return the car and we'll arrange for pick-up there.
Which car is best for a tour of the Loire castles? For two or three days between castles, an SUV like the Range Rover combines comfort and luggage space; for a couple, a Ferrari Roma Spider makes the trip more sporty.
Do you have a van for fashion weeks? Yes, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. Like all our vehicles, it can be rented without a driver.
Until when can I cancel my reservation? Cancellation is free up to 72 hours before delivery. The model remains guaranteed in any case: the car you receive is the one you booked.