Gare de L'Est is one of six terminals that service the metropolitan area of Paris. The facility is the largest and oldest in the city and is the western depot of the Paris-Strasbourg line and the Paris-Mulhouse line.
Explore the beautiful country of France in the comfort of your Paris rental car or a luxury car in Paris. We work with most major suppliers doing business at Gare de L'Est with pick-up locations also available in every Paris airport and numerous downtown offices. If you would prefer to leave the driving to someone else, Auto Europe has chauffeur and transfer services available in Paris at discounted rates. Auto Europe is proud to offer a number of convenient pickup locations in Paris and France. Book a rental car at the Gare de L'Est rail station and enjoy the convenience of picking up your rental car upon arrival.
Lock in your discount today with Auto Europe and take advantage of our benefits offered at the Gare de L'Est Rail Station in Paris. With the help of our suppliers, including Budget, Avis, Europcar and Hertz, we can provide the best experience for your transportation in Paris. In case of any doubts, don't forget to review of positive Paris car rental review page!
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Budget at Gare de L'Est 184 Rue du Faubourg Paris, France 75010 +33 821 23 06 35 |
Hours of Operation: Mon & Fri: 7 AM - 7:30 PM Tues & Thurs: 8 AM -12:30, 1:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sat: 7 AM - 3 PM Sun: 4 PM- 9 PM |
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Avis at Gare de L'Est Effia P2 Niv - 5 Place Du 8 Mai 1945, Paris, France 75010 +33 820 61 16 26 |
Hours of Operation: Mon -Thurs: 8 AM - 12:30 PM, 1 PM - 2 PM Fri: 8 AM -12:30, 1 PM - 3:30 PM Sat: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1 PM - 3:30 PM Sun: CLOSED |
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Europcar at Gare de L'Est 18 Rue De Dunkerque Park Eiffia Lev, 4 Rue de Compiègne 6, Paris, France 75010 +33 825 82 54 57 |
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 11 PM Sat: 8 AM - 10 PM Sun: 8 AM - 10 PM |
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Hertz at Gare de L'Est 2 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, Paris, France 75457 +33 1 42 05 50 43 |
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs: 8 AM - 3 PM Fri: 8 AM - 6:30 PM Sat: 8 AM - 1 PM Sun: CLOSED |
The facility offers a number of shops, restaurant, and cafes located throughout the central hall. The station is also equipped with a business lounge situated near platforms 4-5 next to the information desk and there are public telephones located throughout the terminus. Did you or someone in your party lose something? The terminal has a lost and found service located at the information desk or call 01/40188873 to see if they have retrieved the item. Furthermore the toilets are located on the transversal platform and are open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Passengers with questions about the facility or its services should see the information desk located near the international ticket office in the Hall Alsace.
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Along with great rates on car rentals in France, Auto Europe can now book discount hotel rooms in Paris and surrounding cities! Just a short walk from Gare de L'Est are a number of fine hotels such as Hotel Hor, Libertel Gare Du Nord Suede, Libertel Gare de L'Est Francias and Amiot. Auto Europe now offers hotel bookings at competitive prices, contact us toll-free at 1-888-223-5555 for more information.