Paris to Reims by Car: Pickup, Route and Tolls

Quick summary: The drive from Paris to Reims is straightforward if you start at Charles de Gaulle, France’s largest airport, 25 km north-east of Paris. Rental offices are in the arrivals halls, and from the airport you head east on autoroutes without entering central Paris. Most French autoroutes are tolled, and Reims is around 144 km from Paris. If you’re spending time in Paris first, see the city without a car and collect one on the day you leave.

At a glance
Pickup	Charles de Gaulle arrivals halls
Central Paris	Avoid driving through
Route	Autoroutes east
Tolls	Most autoroutes are tolled
Distance	Around 144 km
Tours	Half-day tours

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Why start at Charles de Gaulle?

It’s on the right side of Paris for Reims, so you skip the city’s one-way streets, roundabouts and low-emission zone. For more on the airport, see this Charles de Gaulle car rental guide.

What do you need to drive in France?

Your license, a credit card and, if your license isn’t in French, an International Driving Permit. Some cars carry fees for younger and older drivers.

What rules should you know?

Keep right, overtake on the left, use the horn only in emergencies, and carry a reflective jacket in case of a breakdown.

Should you spend time in Paris first?

If you do, see the city on foot and by Metro. For driving advice inside the city, read about driving around Paris.

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