The city of Paris is a very complex and difficult to understand. If you are trying to decide whether or not should you drive in Paris, there are many things to consider. There is a web of streets going in all different directions that makes it difficult for even locals to get a good sense of direction. A GPS is definitely of great help for visitors in Paris. In fact, should you drive in Paris, never attempt to do so without a GPS.
Pictures of Paris by Laurent Harari
Following are the hurdles that you will find, should you drive in Paris:
- Difficulty understanding the street layout of Paris
- Aggressive Parisian drivers
- Constant traffic and congestion
- Difficulty finding parking spots
- While parked, the municipality makes it difficult to keep meters paid
- A police force that exists almost solely to give you traffic violations
Should you drive in Paris? For the above reasons, we strongly suggest that you don’t. Only rent a car if you intend to explore the surrounding areas of Paris or other cities in France or Europe. Use public transportation and taxis to get to and from your Paris vacation rentals. Paris offers plenty of wonderful lodging options including hotels and spacious, affordable Paris vacation rentals.
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