Car hire at Paris - Eurostar Tgv is definitely the easiest transport option if you happen to be in the beautiful French capital. Tgv means ‘train grande vitesse,’ which are the most rapid trains that currently run in Europe. Operated by SNCF, they provide long-distance travel solutions for those journeying to locations in France and the rest of Europe.

If you are arriving in the city onboard one of these trains, you may find that cheap car hire at Paris - Eurostar Tgv is the easiest option for getting around. The service was originally introduced in 1981 with a line between Lyons and Paris but now the service has been greatly expanded. Tgv trains reach speeds of more than 170 mph and they currently hold records for some of the fasted rail journeys recorded.

Car rental at Paris - Eurostar Tgv is located in the busy North Station, which is known locally as Gare du Nord. It is one of Europe’s most well-used train stations, serving no less than 180 million passengers every year. Visitors will also find a Metro link here as well as one for RER. The famous Eurostar trains run directly to London, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. You can also catch trains from here to the north of France.

Gare du Nord station is in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, which was once the city’s industrial centre. Built in the 1800s by French architect Jacques Hittorf, the station could also be an attraction in itself. The stone facade is very similar to that of the celebrated Arch de Triomphe and many statues can be found inside.

The region that surrounds the station is steadily becoming more of a draw for tourists. It is centred around the area of the St Martin Canal, which boasts an abundance of pleasant cafés and restaurants along its picturesque banks. In the neighbouring 11th arrondissement there are also many bars and clubs as well as fun cycling and roller-skating areas.