Has anyone picked up a rental car from the Paris Nord train station? I am a "first time Europe driver" and I was wondering how much city traffic I would be facing if I picked up a rental car at Nord train station at 7 pm and drove out of the city. My other option would be to take the train up to the airport in the evening and pick the car up at the airport.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Do it from Nord. You'll be on the peripherique in five minutes (three turns). If you go out to the airport, you're going to pass through the same intersection after driving for a half hour. This assumes you're making the Normandy trek. Something else might require a rethink.
Posted by
Tilburg, Netherlands
2829 posts
It is easy to drive out of Gare du Nord. You take one boulevard that will soon lead to the Periferique ring highway, from there you can reach any other highway leaving from Paris.
Posted by
Spokane, WA, USA
121 posts
I rented a car in Paris for a drive down to Nice. I highly recommend renting a car with a GPS. It was definitely a lifesaver for us.