Car rental at the Orly Airport

Rent a car at Orly Airport in Paris

Orly Airport Approach

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Paris is the capital city of France and therefore offers a variety of beautiful sights you have to visit with your rental car. 

The Orly airport (ORY) is located in the south, about 13km from the city centre of Paris. 

Where can I pick up my rental car?

Depending on how you arrive in Paris, you have the opportunity to pick up the rental car directly at the Orly Airport  Orly Airport (ORY) - Île-de-France. With this option, you are able to start your stay with your rental car and can enjoy your trip to Paris flexible and independent. 

The other option would be to pick up the rental car at one of the rental stations in the city centre of Paris. On Driveboo.com you can compare offers online and find the best location for you to pick up and return the car.

When you pick up the rental car at the airport, you don't have to carry your luggage around in public transport.

One-way rentals

A one-way rental is an option you can choose while booking your hire car. One-way rental means that you pick up your hired car at one station and return it at another. In other words, this means that the pick-up station, therefore, does not correspond to the drop-off station

On Driveboo.com, you can inform yourself where rental stations are and where to return the hired car. Many car hire companies offer one-way rentals for a one-way fee.

Sights you have to visit with your rental car

Paris offers a variety of beautiful destinations and sights that you can easily visit with your rental car. In the list below, you will find some examples:

• Eiffel Tower
• Louvre Museum
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
• Arc de Triomphe
• Montmartre
• Sacré-Cœur

  Eiffel Tower

  Arc de Triomphe

  Sacré-Cœur

With a rental car, you are independent and flexible of public transport and tourist groups. Therefore, you can visit the sights at any time you want and save the money you would have spent on Taxi or train. 

What are the traffic regulations in Paris?

Speed violations in France can result in unpleasant fines, so you should be sure to stick to the maximum speed limits listed below:

Rental car Paris: the most beautiful destinations

So, you already know the Parisian Catacombs and have done a night boat trip on the Seine? Then you should take your rental car for a trip outside of the city. A must-visit place is, of course, the Palace of Versailles and—if you are not afraid of a long drive—even a day trip to Mont Saint-Michel, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Wadden Sea of Normandy. Those who plan to holiday in Paris with children can also take a trip to Disneyland, where the whole family will get money's worth.

Where can I park my rental car in Paris?

Travelling in a rental car in Paris is not rocket science. A wide range of car parks, where you can park your rental car from just one euro per hour, makes it easy for you to get to most of the beautiful sights in the city. However, if you are in the suburbs and cannot find a parking garage, then it is advisable to pay attention to the lane markings, which tell you whether or not you can park your car there. A general stopping ban applies under bridges and in tunnels or underpasses.

Tolls in and around Paris

Most French motorways are subject to a toll, so it is advisable to plan your trip in advance if you want to go outside of Paris with your rental car. In most cases, the toll is either payable when driving onto the highway or a ticket must be drawn to pay the fee when leaving.

What road signs should I know before driving a rental car in Paris?

If you are not proficient in French, it is advisable to memorise some traffic signs before starting your journey. The most important traffic signs are listed below:

What are the options for my rental car?

With the right insurance through Paris

Even if you drive very carefully and safely, damage may occur to the rental car. To ensure that you can continue your journey without stress, we recommend that you take out fully comprehensive insurance without excess. In the event of damage, you will have to advance the costs. However, you will be reimbursed by your insurance company after your arrival back home. Simply submit the relevant receipts when you return from Paris.

For those who want to do a road trip to Paris with a rental car, the one-way rental might be the best option. This means that you can pick up your rental car at the location of your choice and return it conveniently to another location.

What does the additional driver option actually mean? If you specify another person as an additional driver when booking, you can take turns driving the rental car. Distances in France can be very long and if you are planning to do a road trip through different cities. For example, you can visit other cities like Brussels and Versailles. 

So that the driver can sit back and relax, too, you can simply hand over the steering wheel to the additional driver.