Car Rental Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Collect your rental car from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to get on the road straight away and explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

There’s so much to discover in the French capital, such as stunning and iconic architectural buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Beautiful bridges cross the river Seine, there are art galleries everywhere to dip into and peruse not to mention the world-class food and drink scene.

With Hertz, you can choose from a wide range of vehicles for your Paris trip, including electric vehicles. Read on to learn more about hiring a car at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport with Hertz.

You’ll find two Hertz rental desks at the airport. There are counters at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 – A/B/C/D/E and F (sub-terminals of Terminal 2). Simply follow the signs to the 'Car Rental' areas.

Hertz desks are open from the time of the first flight to the time of the last flight. You can find our desks opposite the international arrivals in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2 the desk is in offices facing the shopping level between sectors ABCD.

Both the vehicle and hire desk are located inside the terminal buildings. You can pick up and drop off your vehicle at Hertz in the rental car building between Terminals 2E and 2F. Just follow the airport signs.

We have a huge range of cars on offer at Charles de Gaulle, including electric vehicles. So, whether you’re looking for a compact car for two to whizz about the city streets, such as a Fiat 500, a family saloon, or an SUV like a Ford Kuga or a Peugeot 3008 Estate with more space, we have an option that fits.

You can even select a people carrier such as an Opel Vivaro or even something a little fancier like a Mercedes Class A, there is a model for every taste and budget.

What Cars Can I Hire from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Whatever you need, we have a vehicle that suits your needs. Choose from manual or automatic drives and do your bit for the environment with one of our EV vehicles.

Electric car hire from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

If you’re trying to be a bit more eco-conscious, you might want to check out the electric vehicles on offer at Charles de Gaulle Airport. The Polestar is a popular choice, with air-con, seats for five passengers and plenty of space for luggage.

Family car hire

Some cars are just made for families, and we offer an array of vehicles to suit your needs whether you have toddlers or teens. The Peugeot 3008 is a slick motor that offers plenty of room and it won’t look out of place on the Parisian streets.

4X4 hire

Nothing beats the smooth handling of a 4x4 over Paris’s cobbled streets and around those sharp corners. Select one of these ever-popular drives and enjoy easy breezy travels in this capital city. The Lynk Co 01 Phev is a dream to drive and a recommended choice if you’re looking to get around.

People carrier car hire

Maybe you’ve planned your big day in the City of Love and need a vehicle to get you and your wedding party from A to B, or perhaps you simply have a big family so need plenty of seats – we have a large vehicle to suit your needs. The Citroen Space Tourer is a firm favourite, with sliding doors, seats for seven passengers and air-con to keep everyone cool.

Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your hire car

You should allow between 30 minutes and one hour when you are driving to Charles de Gaulle Airport from the city centre.

Depending on where you are coming from, we recommend you take the following roads:

• A1 Motorway to-from Paris (Porte de la Chapelle) + Lille, Brussels
• A3 Motorway to-from Paris (Porte de Bagnolet)
• A104 Motorway to-from Marne-la-vallée (Disneyland Resort) + A4 Motorway
• D104 to-from Cergy-Pontoise
• N102 to-from Paris (Porte de la Villette) + Soissons, Laon

There are three terminals at Charles de Gaulle and Terminal 2 has seven sub-terminals (2A to 2G) – this is where you need to return your Hertz vehicle to. 

Drop off your vehicle to Hertz in the rental car building between Terminals 2E and 2F. With Hertz, you can return your vehicle at any time (as long as at your agreed time), including outside our business hours via a drop-box, where keys and completed documents can be left. Just follow the signage to drop your vehicle at the Hertz area of the parking lot. Then you simply walk into the terminal building and follow the signs to reach your departure area.

What to do when you return your hire car

When you return your vehicle, if it’s out of hours (between 06:00 and 00:00) a return key box is available at T1 and T2D and 2F. Van returns are available only on terminals 2D and 2F. The terminal 1 counter is located in the car park on level Red. At Terminal 2: C, D E and F, the Hertz counter and car park are located in the car rental park. Sub-terminal 2G is closed.

How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking

If you find you need to extend your Hertz rental, you can do this online by using our online tool.Or you can call us on +33 825 88 97 55 or send an email. You may need to provide further information such as rental record numbers and driver’s licence information.

Alternatively, let our staff know when you pick up your vehicle or contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.

FAQs

Do I need to put a deposit down?

Yes, you need to pay a deposit with your chosen payment method when you hire the car. We hold this on your registered form of payment and return it to you when the hire vehicle has been returned and the agreement has closed. The deposit amount will vary depending on the make and model of the vehicle you hire.

Can I still return my Hertz car if the location is closed?

Our Charles de Gaulle branches are open from 06:00 to 00:00. But you can still return your vehicle outside of these hours. You can post the keys and rental agreement paperwork in our rental locations have a key box at T1 and T2D and 2F. You can check the opening hours of your car hire location and the services available, using our online location search tool or by calling us.

How can I contact you?

You can reach our support teams via email or call one of our Paris Charles de Gaulle desks on +33 825 88 97 55. We are open from 06:00 to 00:00.

What forms of payment does Hertz accept?

We accept most major credit and debit cards (some restrictions may apply). You can also pay via Hertz Charge Card (HCC) and One Trip Travel Order (OTTO). However, all cards must be registered in the driver’s name. Read more about our payment policy.

Are there late fees for airport car hires?