Key Facts & Policies
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Rental conditions apply to all additional drivers. A fee of 10.00 EUR per day, with a 10 day maximum (100.00 EUR) excluding VAT, applies.
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To rent a vehicle, the renter must have held a full driving license for a minimum of 1 year for Mini, Economy and Compact (excl Elite) vehicles. 3 years for Intermediate & Standard vehicles (excl Standard Passenger Van) & Full size Commercial Van. 7 years for Compact Elite, Full size & Premium vehicles, Standard Passenger Van & Commercial Box Van. 10 years for Luxury vehicles. The minimum age to rent is 18 years old. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to an additional daily charge.
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Vehicles can be driven in Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. A surcharge of 55.00 EUR will apply for all cross border travels which is payable at the rental counter. Vehicles must be returned to France mainland.
In all cases, customers must inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the country with the vehicle and require authorization. Any movement of the vehicle outside of pre-authorized countries will be in breach of the Rental Terms and Conditions. Liability will arise accordingly.
Please note that we are unable to provide any additional equipment that may be compulsory for driving abroad (e.g. breathalyzers, warning triangles, first aid kits etc.) and this responsibility rests on the driver. Customers are therefore required to be aware of any requirements of the destination and any countries or regions customers might travel through. A list of requirements is available from websites such as the AA at: www.theaa.com.
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Damage Waiver (DW) reduces the liability of the renter in the event of damage to or theft of the vehicle. If DW is not included in the reservation, the renter has full liability for the vehicle. DW is available for purchase and reduces the applicable excess to zero for all cars and SUVs. For Small Cargo Vans the excess can be reduced to 250 EUR, for Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans to 300 EUR and for Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift to 350 EUR.
If included in the reservation, the excess amount is 1500 EUR for Mini, Economy, Compact and Intermediate Cars and Compact SUVs. Standard vehicles, Minivans with up to 7 seats and all other SUVs have an excess of 2500 EUR. Elite, Premium and Luxury vehicles and 9-seater Passenger Vans have an excess of 3500 EUR.
Small Cargo Vans have an excess of 1500 EUR, Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans 2500 EUR and Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift 3500 EUR.
Before purchasing DW it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If DW is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. DW is not insurance.
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Renters wishing to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to the rental vehicle may contact our damage recovery department. Please email fr.accidents@ehi.com.
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All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it is collected from will be subject to a one way fee. The one way fee varies based on car category, location and pick up date. The exact amount of the one way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.
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Excess Protection (EP) is an optional coverage available only if Damage Waiver (DW) is included in the rate. EP reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess amount to zero for all cars and SUVs. For Small Cargo Vans the excess can be reduced to 250 EUR, for Medium and Intermediate Cargo Vans to 300 EUR and for Luton Cargo Vans with Tail Lift to 350 EUR.
If EP is not included in the reservation, it is available for purchase. Before purchasing EP it is advised to determine, if a personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If EP is declined, the renter will be required to pay these charges up to the Damage Waiver excess amount and seek compensation through their carrier of personal coverage. EP is not insurance.
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If the renter does not choose to purchase an optional fuel product at the start of the rental period and does not return the vehicle with the same level of fuel as at the start of the rental period (as indicated on the Rental Agreement) the renter will be required to pay a refueling service fee calculated as the difference between the fuel level recorded on the Rental Agreement and that recorded upon the return of the vehicle multiplied by the fuel price displayed at the branch, plus a refueling charge of 15 EUR. Unused or excess fuel will not be refunded.
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Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) is offered for an additional daily charge. PEC provides the renter and renter's passengers with insurance cover for personal effects while they travel.
In summary, the product provides cover for theft, damage or loss of baggage, electronic and mobile devices. In addition, delayed personal baggage and loss of travel documents are also covered. This is a summary only. The purchase of PEC is optional and not required to rent a car.
The coverage provided by PEC may duplicate your existing coverage and you may wish to determine if your personal coverage is adequate.
The PEC insurance coverage cannot exceed 50 days and / or a total amount of 200 EUR charged regardless of the duration of the rental period and is conditional on your compliance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement and PEC policy.
This product will be available from January 1st, 2023.
View the Insurance Product Information Document
View the Policy Terms and Conditions
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All major debit and credit cards (issued by either Visa, Mastercard or American Express) are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter’s name. Prepaid cards, Maestro, Visa Electron, V Pay, cards for electronic use only and cards distributed by neobanks are not accepted.
A security deposit plus the estimated cost of the rental will be taken at the time of rental. For the categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Passenger Vans a deposit of 250 EUR is required. For Elite, Fullsize, Premium and Luxury Cars and Convertibles, the deposit is 1000 EUR. Cargo Vans require a deposit of 500 EUR. Cash and ‘cheques vacances’ are accepted as forms of payment but only at the end of the rental.The initial charges must be taken on a valid debit or credit card.
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Roadside Assistance Protection (RAP) is an optional product and allows customers to waive financial responsibility for tires (excluding the rim), replacement keys costs and all recovery and call charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. RAP does not apply if there is a breach of the rental agreement. Before purchasing RAP, it is advised to determine if a personal coverage is adequate to cover these charges. If RAP is declined, the renter will be required to pay any applicable charges and seek compensation from the carrier of personal coverage. RAP is not insurance.
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All drivers must present a full valid and unexpired driving license. If the driving license is written in a language and characters different to those of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licenses from countries who are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
All renters must provide a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. All local renters must provide proof of home address in France with a utility or phone bill. Customers picking up at Charles de Gaulle Airport must provide flight itinerary or boarding pass showing arrivaland departure. Local train tickets from Paris cannot be accepted.
Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed which may include an identity check with an external organization.
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To rent a vehicle, the renter must have held a full driving license for a minimum of 1 year for Mini, Economy and Compact (excl Elite) vehicles. 3 years for Intermediate & Standard vehicles (excl Standard Passenger Van) & Full size Commercial Van. 7 years for Compact Elite, Full size & Premium vehicles, Standard Passenger Van & Commercial Box Van. 10 years for Luxury vehicles. The minimum age to rent is 18 years old. All drivers under the age of 25 will be subject to an additional daily charge.
IMPORTANT WINTER DRIVING MESSAGE FOR FRANCE
A new law has come into effect for driving in snow and ice-prone areas of France. Every year from November 1 to March 31 on the roads of certain towns in France theymust have winter tires fitted or carry snow chains or snow socks in their vehicles.
The driver is responsible for checking if they will be traveling in one of these areas and equipping their car accordingly. You can find out which areas are affected by this law on the French Government website at https://www.securite-routiere.gouv.fr/chacun-son-mode-de-deplacement/dangers-de-la-route-en-voiture/equipement-de-la-voiture/nouveaux.
Contact our branches to reserve snow chains or snow socks for your rental or select the items from the equipment options before confirming your reservation.
FAQs
How much is Uber from Orly to Paris? ›
The fare for a taxi from Paris-Orly (ORY) to Paris is between 26 € - 34 €, and should take around 16min. Alternatively you can take Uber, which costs 23 € - 30 €.
How much is taxi from Orly to Paris? ›A taxi from Orly airport to Paris will take around 30 minutes, and the price is charged at a flat rate of €35. A cheap transfer option is to take the train.
Is Ory or CDG closer to Paris? ›Orly Airport is located about ten kilometers south of Paris, whereas Roissy CDG Airport is about twenty kilometers north. In order to access the airports, there are several means of transportation: by car, taxi, RER (metro), bus and so on.
Is it cheaper to rent a car in advance or on the spot? ›But when it comes to rental cars, this might surprise you: The best time to rent a car is last minute, when they tend to be cheaper. That's according to a NerdWallet analysis conducted in March 2022 of 360 rental car prices from eight major car rental companies in the United States.
Is it better to fly into Orly or CDG? ›If you're staying in the south of the city then Orly should definitely be your first choice. Likewise, if you are staying in the North, Paris Charles de Gaulle is your best bet simply for convenience.
Is Uber OK in Paris? ›Yes. As in most of Europe, you can use Uber in Paris. There is typically an Uber driver not more than a few minutes away in Paris, even late at night.
Does Uber work in Paris Orly? ›Can you request a ride with Uber at Paris-Orly Airport? Uber is available at ORY Airport, so you can enjoy a comfortable and convenient trip to wherever you need to go.
Is Paris Orly a small airport? ›Paris Orly Airport (ORY IATA) is the second main airport of Paris and second largest airport in France. It is south of Paris, closer but smaller than Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Do Paris taxis take credit cards? ›Most Paris taxis still don't accept credit cards, so be sure to have about some euro cash with you. (Get it before you leave home.)
Is Paris Orly a busy airport? ›...
Orly Airport.
| Total Passengers | 29,187,269 |
|---|---|
| Aircraft movements | 195,791 |
Is there a shuttle from Orly to CDG? ›
From Orly, you take the Orlyval shuttle train to Antony and then catch the RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey is quite long and can take as long as 1 hour and 30 minutes. The ticket costs are an adult single ticket is €10, Child single ticket is €7.
How long does customs take at Orly? ›You might make a connection in only 2 hours, but I would not attempt any unofficial connection at ORY with less than 3 hours, 4 would be better. Customs takes seconds but Immigration could take up to 1 hour.
Is it better to rent a car at the airport or online? ›Outmaneuver Fees and Industry Quirks
For example, cars rented at the airport are almost always more expensive because of added taxes and fees. Rent at an off-airport location and you could save 20 percent or more.
Weekends are the best days to rent a car because most people do not need them on the weekend. Weekend rentals are a great way to take a day trip somewhere if someone doesn't want to rack up miles on their own vehicles. Most car rental places will offer price points that include unlimited mileage.
How can I lower the cost of renting a car? ›- Book early — especially during peak travel season. ...
- Avoid booking at airports if possible — they can pile on fees. ...
- Use a credit card that will cover primary insurance. ...
- Plug in your Costco, AAA and other memberships.
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How far apart are CDG and ORY? ›The Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) is located in the north of Paris and the Orly airport (ORY) is located in the south of Paris. There are 26 miles (41 km) between both airports.
Is Orly Airport close to Eiffel Tower? ›Paris Orly is the airport closest to Eiffel Tower.
The distance from Orly Airport to Eiffel Tower is 17.4 km by car via highway A106.
Tipping taxi drivers isn't required; however, locals often round up to the nearest euro or leave up to 5 percent. If the driver helps you with your bags (particularly if they're large), it's customary to tip one or two euros per bag.
What is the cheapest way to get around Paris? ›- The Métro is the cheapest, easiest and fastest way to get around Paris. ...
- Metros start running every day – including public holidays – at around 6am and stop at around 12.45am (from Sunday to Thursday) or at 1.45am (on Friday and Saturday).
Are you supposed to tip in France? ›
Tipping in Restaurants and Cafés
You are not required to tip waiters/waitresses. A 15% service fee is automatically included in ALL cafés, restaurants, bars, etc. as part of the price of each item (not on top of the total). Servers in France get salaries, paid vacations, health care, and living wages.
I found our Uber drivers spoke less English than taxi drivers; however, it was not a problem in any instance. We were able to communicate fully with the drivers that did not speak English. You are able to enter your destination into the Uber app to be clear, too, if that makes you more comfortable.
Are taxis free in Paris? ›Taxi fares
The minimum amount of a journey is set at €7.30. There is a pick-up charge regardless of the journey length. It varies according to the pick-up place but cannot exceed €4.18.
Firstly, board the Orylval at Orly Airport which will take you to Antonty. Disembark here and board a train to Denfert Rochereau, where you will change to a metro 6 train towards Bir-Hakeim. Get off the train at this station and walk for approximately 10 minutes to the Eiffel Tower.
How many terminals does Orly have in Paris? ›Located at 10 kms in the South of Paris, Paris Orly Airport has 3 operational runways and 2 terminals : West and South.
Can you walk between terminals at Orly? ›You can walk between each terminal in around 5 minutes, it is worth knowing that walking from Orly 1 to Orly 4 would take 15 minutes. The Orlyval shuttle train can take you from Orly 1-2-3 station to Orly 4 station within a minute, so is a much faster way to move around the terminal.
Which airport is better to fly into in Paris? ›1. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Charles de Gaulle is the largest international airport in France and one of the busiest airports in Europe. With direct flights to more than 200 countries, Charles de Gaulle is the best airport to fly into if you're looking for a wide variety of airlines and flight timings.
Is it rude to tip in Paris? ›Tipping is not required by etiquette in restaurants, but if you enjoyed your meal, it's nice to leave 5 - 10%. If you really enjoyed the meal, or plan on returning to the restaurant and want the wait staff to like you, 15% is a generous tip.
Do you tip waiters in Paris France? ›You won't need to calculate a tip. Not a major one, anyway. As opposed to the U.S., where most waiters make their living from tips, servers in Paris are paid a living wage. And since service is already included in the price, no one is expecting you to tack on an additional 20 to 25 percent at the end of the meal.
Should I bring cash to Paris? ›It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel before you leave home, or withdraw money upon arrival at an airport ATM.
How early should I be at Orly Airport? ›
How early should I arrive at Orly for my flight? For a domestic or medium-haul flight (radius of action is approximately 5000 kilometres): at least 1h30 before your departure time. For an international long-haul flight at least 2 to 3 hours before your departure.
What is Orly known for? ›Family owned since 1975, ORLY® products are made with love at their HQ in Los Angeles, CA. In 1975, Jeff Pink created a natural nail look to help screen actresses speed up the time between wardrobe changes. Simple, classic and feminine, this time-saving manicure accentuated the nails without ever upstaging the outfit.
How long does it take to get from Orly to Paris? ›RER B and OrlyVal
The Orlyval shuttle connects Orly airport to Paris in about 30 minutes. You will need to take the Orlyval shuttle from Orly to reach Gare d'Antony (RER B), then take the RER B to Saint Michel Notre Dame to reach the heart of Paris.
ORLYVAL light rail operates every day, including public holidays, from 06:00 to 23:35 with departures every 5-7 minutes. Average journey time between CDG Airport and Orly Airport is 75 minutes.
Is it easy to change airports in Paris? ›Unfortunately, the airports are located on opposite sides of Paris. CDG is around 25 kilometers northeast of the city, and ORY is about 13 kilometers to the south. Transfers between are not going to be quick or cheap, but are not difficult if you have to make them.
How long does customs clearance take for a car? ›Typically, customs clearance takes less than 24 hours, however, there are times where it can take several days or weeks for goods to be inspected.
Can I buy Paris Visite pass at Orly Airport? ›Paris Visite, zones 1 to 5, is the only pass accepted. It can be obtained, along with the Orlyval ticket, from RATP/Orlyval ticket offices and machines in the South and West terminals. Reduced rate: €4,65.
Which Paris airport is closest to the city? ›Orly airport (ORY) is the closest airport to Paris located just 13 km south of the city center. Like CDG, Orly airport also offers international flights with airlines like British Airways, Alitalia and easyJet operating. Last year it served more than 33 million passengers.
What is the cheapest website to book a rental car? ›- Expedia.
- Momondo.
- Kayak.
- Orbitz.
- Priceline.
- Skyscanner.
- Travelocity.
- Hotwire.
Who is the easiest car rental company? Enterprise and Hertz offer the easiest and fastest way to rent a car. With exceptional customer service, special pick-up and drop-off lanes for members, as well as dedicated phone lines, the two companies have streamlined the rental process for customers.
How to avoid airport car rental fees? ›
- Avoid paying for excessive insurance. ...
- Compare multiple rental options. ...
- Fill up gas before returning. ...
- Return your car on time. ...
- Make a reservation with Avail car sharing.
Arriving a few minutes early at the counter is less of a problem than arriving late. Most rental companies will let you take the car early if it's available. As a general rule, leave 45 – 60 minutes between expected landing time and the car rental pick-up time.
Is it better to rent a car in the morning or afternoon? ›Make sure you get to the car rental agency early in the day. If you arrive before noon, there's a good chance you'll get a wider selection of vehicles at a better price. When you reserve a vehicle in advance, be sure to get there at the designated time.
Is it better to rent a car ahead of time or at the airport? ›Therefore, it is recommended to consider the early reservations. So, when wondering if is it Cheaper to Rent A Car at the Airport or Online Ahead of Time… well, the answer is to rent a car online ahead of time. Definitely!
How do I get a huge discount on a rental car? ›If you're looking for a discount car rental
Being a member of an organization or a wholesale club often provides more benefits than just discounts on products or services. AAA, AARP and Costco all provide car rental discounts to their members. If you're not a member, search for a vehicle on AutoSlash.
If you're standing at the company's rental desk, and they are that close to renting you a car, they're probably willing to negotiate. And sometimes they will negotiate a lot. Even if you find haggling embarrassing, just go for it.
Can you get an Uber at Orly Airport? ›Can you request a ride with Uber at Paris-Orly Airport? Uber is available at ORY Airport, so you can enjoy a comfortable and convenient trip to wherever you need to go.
How to transfer from Orly to Paris? ›You will need to take the Orlyval metro to the Anthony Train Station, and then change to lines RER B or RER C. The total journey will take around 60 minutes. The total fare from Orly airport to the city center of Paris will be 12.10€ for adults and free for children under the age of 4 years.
Where is Uber pick up at Orly Airport? ›Uber/Chauffeur Privé/G7
For Orly Sud, the pickup point is all the way to the far right hand side of the terminal when you exit the arrivals area.
The most popular service for visitors is the RER Line B train that runs within a couple of miles of Orly Airport. A dedicated airport train link called OrlyVal, has been built connecting the terminals at Orly Airport with the RER station at Antony.
How long does it take to get through customs at Orly Airport? ›
You might make a connection in only 2 hours, but I would not attempt any unofficial connection at ORY with less than 3 hours, 4 would be better. Customs takes seconds but Immigration could take up to 1 hour.
How do you pay for a taxi in Paris? ›Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash. If you do want to try to pay with a credit card from the airport, always ask the cab driver if they accept cartes bancaires before you jump in. But, to avoid problems, try to make sure you bring about 100€ with you to Paris.
Do Paris airport taxis take credit cards? ›Most Paris taxis still don't accept credit cards, so be sure to have about some euro cash with you. (Get it before you leave home.)