Is it possible to rent a car in Germany and drive to Paris?

It might be possible, but is it recommendable? What are the positives and the negatives? We are planning to go for two weeks and plan to visit several countries. I would really appreciate your responses. I need help ;)

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It is possible. You pay through the nose for the priviledge. several hundred dollars of drop fee. There is usually no drop fee within the same country, so you can instead drop the car at a border town. Take the train, then pick up the car again Germany. Also an out-of-country licence plate attracts thieves.

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Hi

I figure you are aware that you will pay for the added service of renting a car one-way.

With that in mind the answer to your question is %26quot;Yes%26quot; and you may figure that the convenience out weighs the expense.

A compact from Berlin to Paris for a week will cost you $561 if paid in advance. Best way to save big bucks... Same exact car a week returned to the same place in Berlin $379.

Try Europcar at

www.europcar.com

to get started.

The positives are of course the convenience and added freedom and mobility that a car affords you.

The negatives are the hassles and expense that a car brings with it. Gas is not cheap like in the States.

As of Feb 1st $7.71 per gallon in Germany.

$8.80 in Holland

$7.70 in France

And then there are the toll roads...

Unlike the US the rail network in Europe is vast. Consider using that to get you where you are going then rent a car for local exploring...

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You can usually drive a rental car all over most of Europe with no restrictions. The only negative would be the one way drop fee, this is not so significant when you consider that you must pay to get between the two locations anyway.

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