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Taxi, Uber or Private Driver from Paris Airports?
Official taxis have fixed fares, ride-hailing apps are variable, and a private chauffeur is booked in advance. Here is how they really compare.
Updated 5 min read
All three options take you door to door from CDG or Orly. The differences are in how the price is set, whether you wait in a queue, and what happens when your flight is late.
Door-to-door options compared
Official taxi
- Journey
- Queue at the rank
- Price
- Fixed within Paris: CDG €56–65 · Orly €36–45
- Best for
- Last-minute rides
Uber / ride-hailing
- Journey
- Wait for a car to be assigned
- Price
- Dynamic, surge at peak times
- Best for
- Flexible travellers with data
Private chauffeur
Our service- Journey
- Driver waiting at arrivals
- Price
- Fixed at booking: CDG from €110 · Orly from €90
- Best for
- Families, business, groups, late flights
| Option | Journey | Price (2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official taxi | Queue at the rank | Fixed within Paris: CDG €56–65 · Orly €36–45 | Last-minute rides |
| Uber / ride-hailing | Wait for a car to be assigned | Dynamic, surge at peak times | Flexible travellers with data |
| Private chauffeurOur service | Driver waiting at arrivals | Fixed at booking: CDG from €110 · Orly from €90 | Families, business, groups, late flights |
Official taxis
Paris taxis apply fixed fares between the airports and the city (CDG: €56 Right Bank, €65 Left Bank; Orly: €36 Left Bank, about €45 Right Bank). They are a solid choice when there is no queue. The downsides: long waits at the rank at peak arrival times, no booking in advance, and the fixed fare only covers addresses inside Paris.
Ride-hailing apps
Apps like Uber can be cheap at quiet times, but prices follow demand and can jump when several long-haul flights land at once, in bad weather or at night. You also need a working data connection on landing and must find the designated pick-up zone.
Know your price before you fly
Fixed-price transfers from CDG, Orly and Le Bourget, with meet & greet and flight tracking.
Private chauffeur
A private transfer is booked before you fly. The driver follows your flight, waits in the arrivals hall with a name board, helps with luggage and takes you directly to your address. The price is agreed in advance and does not change with traffic, time of day or delays.
It is the most predictable option — and for groups, the per-person cost is often close to a taxi, with more space and a vehicle chosen for your party size.
- Mercedes E-Class, up to 4 passengers: CDG from €110, Orly from €90.
- Mercedes V-Class, up to 7 passengers: CDG from €130, Orly from €130.
- Beware of anyone offering rides inside the terminal: book in advance or use the official taxi rank.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from CDG?
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Sometimes at quiet times, but Uber prices are dynamic and can exceed the fixed taxi fare at peak hours. Taxis charge €56–65 between CDG and Paris.
Are Paris airport taxi fares really fixed?
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Yes, for journeys between the airport and addresses inside Paris. Outside the city limits, the meter applies.
What happens if my flight is delayed with a private driver?
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Your driver tracks your flight and adjusts the pick-up time automatically, at no extra cost.
Which option is best for a group of 6?
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A Mercedes V-Class takes up to 7 passengers with luggage in one vehicle — from €130 from CDG — instead of splitting into two taxis.
Know your price before you fly
Fixed-price transfers from CDG, Orly and Le Bourget, with meet & greet and flight tracking.