Car Hire Orly Airport (ORY)

You’ll find our Avis counter at Orly Airport located in the arrivals area of the airport’s Terminal 1-2 close to the entrance of the terminal just after baggage reclaim. You’ll be collecting your vehicle from car park P3 which is just outside the terminal.

Orly Airport (ORY), was originally known as Villeneuve-Orly and along with Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is one of the two international airports serving Paris. It is the busiest airport in France for domestic flights. It has routes to 175 locations in 48 countries and welcomes nearly 30 million passengers a year.

First opened in 1932 in the south of Paris, it is run by the Aéroports de Paris authority, which also manages Charles de Gaulle Airport, Le Bourget Airport, and several smaller airports in the suburbs of Paris and Île-de-France region.

Today, the airport is served by a metro line, a tram line and a people mover, with connections to the larger Paris transportation network. A new metro station at the airport, Aéroport d'Orly station was opened in 2024 and from 2027, the station will also be served by metro line 18.

The airport is located to the south of Paris in the suburbs of Orly and Villeneuve-le-Roi with good road access via the A106 and A6 autoroutes.

If you have not driven in France or are arriving in Europe from a long-haul flight, we’d suggest checking the road rules for driving in France before you travel.

If you are travelling in Winter and planning to drive to the mountains, you may need winter tyres to be fitted to your car and our team at Avis at Orly Airport will be able to advise you on the winter car equipment you need plus local conditions at your destination.

What are the age requirements for renting a car in Orly?

The minimum age to rent a car in France is 18. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, license for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.

What documents do I need to hire a car in France?

To hire a car in Orly, France, you just need to bring your:

• Driving licence
• The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
• Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card).
• Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.

Can I pick up my rental car at Orly and return it to another location?

One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Orly Airport and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in France or even another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.

Is it worth hiring a car in Orly?

As one of the main airports in the Paris and Île-de-France region, Orly is the perfect starting point for your visit to France. When you pick up your Avis hire car from Orly Airport, you’re perfectly placed to explore all the capital city has to offer but renting a car at Orly Airport gives you the freedom of independent travel and opportunity to plan your perfect French road trip.

The Avis team at Paris Orly Airport are experts on Paris and the surrounding region of Île-de-France and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down.

What is parking like in Paris?

Parking in Paris can be tricky to find in the city centre where on-street parking is divided into two zones ranging from an hourly rate of €6. There are many underground car parks as well as hotels and private homes offering parking spaces.

You can find out more about the zones and parking options from the city’s tourism office.

From the Avis car park at Orly Airport to the centre of Paris is a drive of 23km which will take around 1hr depending on the time of day. Head north from the airport and drive along the N7 and A106 and A6B following signs to the centre of the city.

Paris is a bucket list destination as popular for its stunning architecture and ancient monuments as for its culture and unique atmosphere making it one of the most romantic, photographed and loved cities in the world.

With its iconic landmarks and skyline, spending time in Paris can take you from treasures like the Louvre Museum with its 35,000-strong collection to sights like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe or the recently reopened Notre-Dame de Paris. You can wander the banks of the River Seine and dip into the extensive gardens around the centre of Paris which provide a green oasis. Take time to explore the famous Parisian neighbourhoods of Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, Marais, Belleville and the Trocadéro.

With so much to enjoy in this incredible city, whether you stay just for a day or a week, you are sure to want to return for more.

On the southern edge of Paris, Orly makes for a great base to tour not just the capital but the lovely Île-de-France region of France.

Versailles

One of Europe’s most famous royal palaces is within a short drive of Paris Orly Airport. , With its lavish landscaped gardens, this remarkable 700-room palace and grounds is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

Disneyland Paris

Just a 50min drive east of Orly Airport and you can be at the world-famous Disneyland Paris theme park. It’s great for a family road trip but you can also stay there making it a base for several days. The park first opened in 1992 and has memorable rides including Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters and It’s a Small World.

Reims

The centre of the beautiful champagne producing region, Reims is around 1hr50min drive north-east of Orly airport. The city has rich and interesting place in French history - its 800-year-old Cathédrale Notre-Dame was where country’s kings were once coronated. Don’t miss the Basilica of Saint-Remi or the 15th century Salle du Tau banqueting hall.