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Being in control of when and where you travel is one of the biggest advantages of having your own rental car while on vacation. Call the shots during your adventure around Ile-de-France and relish the freedom of exploring its most exciting destinations at your own pace. Try to cross off as many of this place's most renowned destinations as possible:

• Paris (population of 2,138,600)
• Argenteuil (population of 101,500)
• Sarcelles (population of 58,000)
• Cergy (population of 57,600)

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Sometimes it's best to think small, particularly if you'll be driving down the lively streets of Paris and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. Economy rental cars are the number one pick for visitors to Ile-de-France — and there's plenty to love about them. Easily zip around town, get terrific gas mileage, and save cash on rental fees. These affordable vehicles prove bigger doesn't always mean better!Ile-de-France has it all, including some gorgeous rivers and forests. And there's hardly a better way to discover them than with a cool ride like a convertible. Pull the top down, feel the wind through your hair, and enjoy uninterrupted views. With a car like this, your itinerary will be begging for one or two long road trips.