2026 Mondial de l’Auto – Dates, new models, prices: what you need to know about the Paris auto show
New features, dates, prices, access: here is everything you need to know to prepare your visit to the 2026 World Motor Show in Paris.
The exhibitors
The strong return of the International Motor Show is confirmed. Following a 2024 edition already marked by the return of major brands (Ford, Kia, Tesla…), 2026 is an even better year. Undoubtedly motivated by the success two years ago (500,000 visitors), other brands are returning to Paris: Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes, Opel, Volvo… French brands are naturally present too (Alpine, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Renault), along with Audi, Cupra, Dacia, Skoda, and Volkswagen. Many Chinese brands are there to make their presence known: BYD, Chery, Geely, Omoda, Jaecoo, Xpeng… The only major brand absent is BMW. Initially announced, the German manufacturer withdrew to cut costs.
The major new entries
Naturally, with so many brands involved, we have a great lineup of new models. Among the highly anticipated production vehicles are the Audi A2 e-tron, Dacia Spring 2, Fiat Grizzly, Hyundai Tucson, Mercedes GLA 3, Skoda Epiq and Peaq, and Volkswagen ID. Tiguan...
On the other hand, French manufacturers are focusing more on concept cars to showcase their future directions. Undoubtedly, the star is the electric Citroën 2 CV. Peugeot has two concepts, the E-T16 and RCZ. Renault has reinvented the Espace.
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Dates
After a press-only day on Monday, October 12, the Mondial de l’Auto will be open to the public from Tuesday, October 13, to Sunday, October 18, 2026. Here are the opening hours:
Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday, October 14, Thursday, October 15: 09:30 to 20:00
Friday, the 16th: 09:30 to 22:00
Saturday, the 17th: 09:00 to 22:00
Sunday, the 18th: 09:00 to 18:30
The exhibition will once again be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. The main entrance is via gate A2.
By public transport
Metro Line 12, Porte de Versailles station.
Trolleybuses T2 and T3B, Porte de Versailles stop.
Taxis and VTCs available with minute-by-minute pickup at Avenue Ernest Renan.
Vélib, station No. 15042, in front of the exhibition park.
By car
Two parking lots are available: P6 (10 minutes’ walk from the main entrance A2) and P7, with direct access to Pavilion 7 (testing area).
Prices
Note that an ID may be requested at the entrance.
Online
Weekday: 20 €
Weekend: 22 €
Nighttime: 17 €
Children aged 7–17 and students: 13 €
PMR/PSH: 13 €
Free for children aged 0–6.
On-site (single price)
A special entrance for visitors without tickets, located outside Paris Expo Porte de Versailles at Hall 7 level.
Weekday and night: 22 €
Weekend: 24 €
To learn more
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For all information about the World Motor Show, go to the Paris exhibition site.