Which city car should you choose in Île-de-France?
Traffic jams, tight parking, tolls: in Île-de-France, a well-chosen city car makes all the difference. Our fleet is made up of six Renaults — Clios and Twingo IIIs — all petrol with a manual gearbox. Here is how to choose yours based on your trips.
Gare&DriveWhy a city car in Île-de-France
In a dense area, a small car is a real asset: it slips through traffic, parks easily on narrow streets and uses little fuel on short trips. Our petrol city cars are designed exactly for this. They handle a round trip to the airport just as well as a day at Disneyland or a business trip, without the extra cost and bulk of a large vehicle.
The Renault Clio: comfort and space
The Renault Clio is the roomiest in the fleet. Our Clio 2022 offers five seats and a generous boot for a city car, ideal with family or with luggage. We also offer a Clio 2024 in its commercial version, approved for two seats, perfect for business trips. Both are parked in Mitry-Mory, near Mitry-Claye station.
The Renault Twingo III: nimble and economical
With four Twingo IIIs (2019 and 2020 model years), it is the heart of our fleet. Strictly a four-seater, the Twingo III stands out for its handling and tight turning circle: parking in town becomes child's play. Its low fuel consumption makes it a great companion for everyday trips. Our Twingos are spread across Roissy-en-France, Mitry-Mory and Villepinte, as close as possible to the stations.
Manual gearbox and equipment
All our city cars have a manual gearbox: if you are only comfortable with an automatic, keep that in mind before booking. As for equipment, depending on the model you will find air conditioning, GPS, cruise control, Bluetooth and a USB port. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto let you connect your smartphone for navigation and music on most of the fleet.
Choosing based on the pickup point
The right choice also depends on where you pick up the car. If you are arriving via the airport, go for a Twingo from Roissy-en-France, just a few minutes from the terminals. For a departure from the Mitry-Mory or Villepinte area, a city car close to the RER B line will be more convenient. Each vehicle page specifies its exact location and the nearest station.
Comparing and booking
The catalogue lets you filter by category and by location to compare the available vehicles. Once you have chosen your city car, the booking link takes you to its getaround listing: there you can see the availability, the rates and the terms, and you finalise the rental in just a few minutes. Pickup and return are done in a self-service way, keyless.
Petrol, maintenance and budget
All our city cars run on petrol, an advantage for short, urban trips where diesel loses much of its appeal. Their low fuel consumption and compact format keep both the fuel budget and parking costs down. The vehicles are recent, from 2019 to 2024, and regularly maintained; most listings specify a non-smoking vehicle, to be returned clean. Before booking, compare the rates and the minimum rental period directly on each model's getaround listing.
