Private chauffeur: the Paris taxi alternative
No more climbing meter, no queue, no uncertainty. Book a private chauffeur at a fixed price, in a luxury car, with a professional driver who waits for you on time — across Paris and the Île-de-France. From €79.
Get an instant price ↗Why a private chauffeur beats a taxi
A taxi is handy for a short, spontaneous ride. But the moment the trip matters — an airport arrival, a business meeting, an event, a family journey or travelling with luggage — the private chauffeur wins on certainty: a price agreed in advance, a car reserved in your name and a punctual driver, always there.
In Paris, searching for a "taxi" often hides a real need for reliability and comfort. That is exactly what we deliver — no nasty surprise on the fare, no waiting, in a Mercedes, an Audi or a premium van.
Taxi or private chauffeur: side by side
| Paris taxi | Private chauffeur | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Meter — varies with traffic | ✓ Fixed, all-in, known upfront |
| Booking | On the spot / rank — not guaranteed | ✓ In advance, dedicated car |
| Airport (CDG / Orly) | Queue — flat €36-65 by airport & river bank | ✓ Terminal meet & greet, flight tracking, from €119 |
| Vehicle | Variable, unknown age | ✓ Recent Mercedes / Audi, premium |
| Driver | Standard | ✓ Professional, suited, discreet |
| Waiting included | ✗ Charged | ✓ 1 h free at the airport |
A fixed price, never a meter
A Paris taxi runs on a meter: traffic and waiting push the fare up unpredictably — except at the airports, where regulated flat fares apply on direct rides to Paris intra-muros (€36-44 from Orly, €56-65 from CDG, depending on the river bank; set by prefectural order and subject to revision). Apps, meanwhile, add surge pricing at peak times: the fare jumps at the worst possible moment.
With a private chauffeur it is the opposite: the price is fixed and all-inclusive, agreed before departure and never affected by traffic. Airport transfers start at €119 — see the detail in our chauffeur pricing guide.
Airports: the calm taxi alternative
This is where the difference is starkest. Instead of the queue outside CDG or Orly, your chauffeur waits inside the terminal, name sign in hand, tracks your flight and adjusts automatically to delays — with 1 hour of free waiting. They carry your bags and drive you straight to your hotel or meeting.
Who is it for?
- Business travellers — guaranteed punctuality, single invoice, Wi-Fi on board.
- Airport arrivals — meet & greet, flight tracking, fixed price, zero stress.
- Families & groups — vans for up to 7, child seats on request.
- Events & evenings — wedding, dinner, gala: dedicated car and suited driver.
- Sightseeing — private tours and day trips (Versailles, Champagne, Disney) with a chauffeur.
How much does it cost?
Clear fares, shown upfront — no taxi meter, no surprises.
Meet & greet and waiting are included on airport transfers, and multiple stops by the hour. Explore the fleet or get your exact price in 60 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
Is a private chauffeur more expensive than a Paris taxi?
Not always. On airport transfers the gap is modest (taxi flat fare €36-65 depending on airport and river bank, chauffeur from €119) but the chauffeur adds terminal meet & greet, flight tracking, a luxury car and a fixed price. In the city a taxi can be cheaper, but its meter climbs in traffic while our price stays fixed.
What is the difference between a VTC and a taxi?
A taxi is hailed and runs on a meter; a VTC (private chauffeur) is booked in advance at a fixed all-in price, in a named car with a professional driver.
Can I book a chauffeur in advance for a specific time?
Yes — that is the key advantage. You book a time and the car is dedicated to you, unlike a rank or an app where availability is never guaranteed at peak hours.
What is the best alternative to a taxi from CDG or Orly?
A private chauffeur: they wait in the terminal, track your flight and the price is set in advance — far less stressful with luggage or after a long flight.
How do I book a private chauffeur in Paris?
Online in a few minutes with an instant price, or by phone on +33 1 53 26 04 33. You choose the vehicle, the time and the address.
Can the chauffeur wait or make several stops?
Yes. On an hourly hire (from €79/hr) the chauffeur stays at your disposal for several stops, meetings or a whole evening, with no meter.
Forget the meter and the queue
Book a private chauffeur at a fixed price — a car that waits for you, door to door.
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