Car Hire in Chartres Center

Rent a car at Chartres train station with 1 rental company and conveniently combine your train journey from Paris with a car trip in the region. The station is just a 10-minute walk from the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Direct trains from Paris Montparnasse take approximately 1 hour, and with a rental car you can then explore the Beauce and Perche regions.

Chartres station is located in the western part of the city, near the Eure River and with a direct view of the cathedral's tower. From here it's a 5-minute drive to the old town and 35 km to Dreux to the north. The Normandy border and the beautiful rolling landscape of the Perche region begins 50 km to the north via the N23.

The rental company at the station has a limited vehicle selection – always book in advance, especially during summer and holidays. Combine station pickup with an early arrival to manage both Chartres and a trip to Perche on the same day. Fill up the tank before returning as the nearest gas station to the station is 1 km to the south.

How close is the rental company to Chartres train station? The rental company is located directly at or in immediate proximity to the station building, making pickup easy right after train arrival. Can I drive to Normandy from Chartres?

Yes, Normandy's border is approximately 80 km to the north and Le Mans 100 km to the west. Mont-Saint-Michel is reached in approximately 3 hours via the N12 – a fantastic day trip. Is it worth renting a car in Chartres if I only want to see the cathedral?

The cathedral can be visited without a car, but with a rental car you can also explore Perche region's castles, Illiers-Combray (Proust's hometown, 25 km away) and the Loire Valley's châteaux.

We compare prices from all major providers at Chartres Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.