Rent a Car in Paris Nanterre

Nanterre is located in the Hauts-de-Seine department, approximately 12 km west of Paris center and directly accessible via RER A and the A14 motorway. With 3 rental companies on-site, you have good options and competitive prices. The city is known as home to La Défense, Europe's largest business district, which borders it directly.

From Nanterre, you can reach La Défense in 5 minutes and Paris Étoile in approximately 20 minutes via A14. Nanterre-Préfecture is a major hub for RER A and Transilien L. The city is also home to Université Paris Nanterre and the U Arena venue, creating vibrancy in the area.

Rent a car in Nanterre instead of in Paris center to save money and avoid congestion charges at pickup. Planning a visit to Versailles? It's only 18 km south via D7.

Keep in mind that parking in La Défense is expensive – choose park-and-ride facilities if you're heading into Paris. How close is Nanterre to La Défense? La Défense borders Nanterre directly, the distance is approximately 2 km and takes 5 minutes by car or 10 minutes on foot.

Which motorways are available from Nanterre? The A14 towards Paris and the A86 around Paris are the main roads, with good connections north and south. Is it possible to drop off the car at Orly from Nanterre?

Yes, Orly airport is approximately 35 km south and takes about 40 minutes via A86 and A6. Confirm that your rental company allows one-way rentals.

We compare prices from all major providers at Paris Nanterre 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.