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Good to know
- IATA code
- CDG
- ICAO code
- LFPG
- Terminals
- 3 (T1, T2, T3)
- To city centre
- 22 km
- Main road
- A1
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 14
- Rental companies
- 4
- Off-airport offices
- 1
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Rental desks at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Terminal 1
Offices 2Terminal 2A (Main)
Offices 1Terminal 2C
Offices 2Terminal 2D
Offices 1Outside the airport
Offices 1
At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport sits in Roissy-en-France, north-east of the centre of Paris. It is also known as Roissy Airport. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport has 3 terminals: T1, T2 and T3. Paris is 22 km away, by the A1; there is also a train and a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
The free CDGVAL automated train links Terminal 1, the PR and PX car parks, the Roissypôle RER station and the Terminal 2 TGV and RER station. Terminal 2G sits apart from the main Terminal 2 building and is reached by a shuttle bus from Terminal 2E, while the LISA line links Terminal 2E with Satellites S3 and S4.
Public transport into town
RER B has two airport stops: one in Roissypôle beside Terminal 3, the quickest way to Terminal 1 via CDGVAL, and the Terminal 2 TGV station, which sits among terminals 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F. Transdev buses 350 and 351 run from Porte de la Chapelle and Nation respectively, calling at every terminal except 2G.
Other airports near Paris
Paris has 5 more airports: Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA), Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG), Orly Airport (ORY), Pontoise – Cormeilles Aerodrome (POX) and Villacoublay Air Base (VIY). Paris–Le Bourget Airport, Pontoise – Cormeilles Aerodrome and Villacoublay Air Base take no scheduled flights.
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Rules of the road in France
- Speed limits
- 50 / 80 / 130 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
France: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Paris from the airport?
22 km.
What are the speed limits in France?
50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h on open roads, 130 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash, card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport?
At the airport: Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, Avis and 5 independent offices. Desks are in Terminal 1, Terminal 2A (Main), Terminal 2C and Terminal 2D. Outside the airport, nearby: an independent office.