Is it necessary to rent a car in Paris during the winter, only staying a week..?

Question

Is it necessary to rent a car in Paris during the winter, only staying a week..?

Answer 1

It would be a waste of time and money given you'd be sitting in traffic quite a lot then you'd have to pay even more to park that car!

In Paris, the subway is affordable, fast and it's always a nice temperature underground...

Answer 2

Not necessary if you only want to do things within & around Paris.  Subway + train system are pretty good except during strikes.  Furthermore it is very difficult to park and circulate in Paris unless you know the city really well.  Hope this is helpful.

Answer 3

Just don't rent a car!! The traffic is terrible, Parisians are crazy driver (I can say so I am an ex-Parisian, LOL!!!), the price of gas is outrageous and it's just a nightmare to park... Having a car in Paris is a pain!

The city offers good (but not always reliable) public transportation: subway (metro), train (RER), bus, tramway, even ferry-boat. You can find easily a weekly or daily pass called "Carte Orange" in any station. You can use it for any public transportation as much as you want. Very convenient.

Enjoy your stay.  

Answer 4

OMG, I would *never* drive in Paris and I've been there several times and have driven in other parts of the country.  There is such a great public transporation system in Paris (subway, bus) that there is absolutely no need for a car.  Many of my Parisian friends don't even own cars.  It would just be a huge waste your money not to mention the hassle finding and paying for parking.  

Answer 5

Yes, if you're crazy...

A car is the worst thing in Paris, totally useless.

Answer 6

really not if you plan to stay within Paris. traffic is terrible.

there is a vast underground (métro) and bus network and you can -even better - walk!

If you want to travel outside Paris, then depending on how far you go, you can always use a train;