Book a VTC in Paris — Fixed Prices, 24/7

A VTC is what the French call a licensed private-hire chauffeur: booked in advance, at a fixed all-inclusive price, in a premium car. Not a taxi, not a ride-hailing app. Airport transfers, hourly hire, business travel: book in a few clicks, pay by card, no meter, no surge, no tip expected.

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What does “VTC” mean, for a visitor to Paris?

VTC, Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur, is the French legal category for a licensed private-hire chauffeur: the equivalent of a car service in the United States or a private-hire car in the UK. It is the word locals type into Google when they want a private driver. The rules are simple: a VTC is booked in advance, never hailed in the street, and never runs a meter. The price is agreed when you book, with fuel, tolls and waiting time included, so a jam on the périphérique costs you nothing extra.

Our VTC service covers all of Paris and the Île-de-France region, from the Champs-Élysées to Neuilly-sur-Seine, Versailles and Disneyland, with recent Mercedes vehicles and professional, English-speaking chauffeurs, around the clock.

How to book your VTC in Paris in three steps

Enter your route or your duration. Pickup, destination, date and time, or a time slot for a car at your disposal. Add your flight or train number: we follow the real arrival time.
Choose your class and see the fixed price. Business Class (Mercedes E-Class), Electric Class (EQE), Business Van (V-Class, 7 seats) or First Class (S-Class). State your bags or a child seat: the all-inclusive price appears before you confirm.
Confirm by card and travel. You receive a confirmation by e-mail, then your chauffeur's name and mobile number with a live tracking link. On the day he is at your door, in a suit, five minutes early.

Prefer to talk to someone? +33 1 53 26 04 33 answers in English, 24/7, including for a car within the hour.

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Fixed price or meter: what it really changes

On a meter, the fare depends on what you cannot control: an accident on the ring road, a demonstration at République, rain that doubles the journey time. With a VTC booked with us, the price is calculated in advance on distance and does not move: €79 minimum for a ride inside Paris, then €2.70 per kilometre once the trip goes beyond about thirty kilometres. Twenty minutes of traffic cost nothing more; that is our risk, not yours.

That €79 minimum buys a recent Mercedes, a chauffeur waiting at the agreed time, 15 minutes of waiting at pickup, and no night, Sunday or high-demand supplement. For a short hop it costs more than a taxi hailed on the corner; for a meeting you cannot be late for, it guarantees a car on time and a price known the day before.

Worked examples: what a VTC costs in Paris

Frequent rides in Business Class, calculated with the rule above: the higher of distance × €2.70 and the €79 minimum.

Gare de Lyon → Champs-Élysées · about 6 km€79
Gare du Nord (Eurostar) → Eiffel Tower · about 7 km€79
Central Paris → Palace of Versailles · about 22 km€79
Central Paris → Disneyland Paris · about 55 km€149
CDG or Orly airport transfer · flat rate€119

Price per car for up to three passengers, all-inclusive. Airports have their own flat rate because it includes terminal parking, a name-sign welcome and 60 minutes of waiting. The simulator prices your exact route in seconds.

Vehicles and prices

Format	Business	Business Van	First Class
Ride inside Paris (from)	€79	€109	€150
Paris ↔ CDG or Orly airport	€119	€149	€199
Hourly hire (2 h min)	€79/h	€109/h	€150/h

Business: Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6. Van: Mercedes V-Class, 7 passengers. First: Mercedes S-Class. Details: CDG transfers · Orly transfers · hourly service · full fleet.

VTC vs taxi vs Uber in Paris

VTC (us): pre-booked, fixed all-inclusive price, premium vehicle, a named English-speaking chauffeur, live tracking. The same fare on a rainy Monday morning as on a quiet Sunday.
Taxi: hailed in the street or at a rank, metered fare that climbs with traffic, car and driver vary. Regulated flat fares from the airports (€56 to €65 from CDG, €36 to €44 from Orly), but from the queue outside, with no meet and greet.
Uber and apps: the drivers hold the same VTC licence, but the app sends whichever car is nearest and the price surges when demand spikes. No guarantee of who turns up for a 5 am flight.

Landing at CDG with luggage and a schedule, the difference is immediate: your chauffeur has tracked the flight, waits in arrivals with your name, and the price on your confirmation is the price you pay. See also Uber vs private chauffeur at the airport.

Licensed chauffeurs, VTC card checked

Behind every booking is a chauffeur we know. All of them hold the French VTC professional card, mandatory by law, which we check before a first ride along with the driving licence, insurance and the state of the vehicle. Most have worked with us for years, for business clients, hotels and families who ask for them by first name. They wear a suit, speak English, know the exits at La Défense and the doors of the grand hotels, and do not smoke in the car.

The vehicle is ours too, not a stranger's: recent, immaculate Mercedes. If something happens to your chauffeur, we assign another; you never face a last-minute cancellation.

Payment, tipping, changes and cancellation

You pay by card online when you book, in euros; your bank converts from dollars, pounds or any other currency, and an invoice is e-mailed automatically. Nothing to settle in the car, and no tip expected: tipping is not customary in France, though a few euros for an excellent chauffeur are always welcome. A flight brought forward, a meeting moved: message or call us and we adjust the time or the address. Cancellation terms depend on the service and appear on your confirmation and in our terms. Companies visiting Paris regularly open a business account with monthly invoicing.

VTC in Paris — FAQ

What is a VTC in Paris?

VTC stands for Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur, the French legal term for a licensed private-hire chauffeur, what you would call a car service or private driver. It is booked in advance at a fixed price, never hailed in the street, never metered. Fuel, tolls and waiting time are included.

Is a VTC the same as Uber?

Uber drivers in France hold the same VTC licence, but the service is different: an app assigns whichever car is nearest, at a price that surges with demand. With us you book a named chauffeur in a specific Mercedes, at a fixed price agreed in advance, with meet and greet at airports and stations.

How much does a VTC cost in Paris?

From €79 per ride in Business Class inside Paris, then €2.70 per km on longer trips (Business Van from €109, First Class from €150). Airports are flat: €119 to CDG or Orly. A dedicated car by the hour starts at €79 per hour, 2-hour minimum. All prices are all-inclusive.

How do I book a VTC in Paris?

Online in three steps: enter your route or duration, choose the vehicle class, see the fixed price and confirm by card. You then receive your chauffeur's name, mobile number and a live tracking link. Or call +33 1 53 26 04 33, in English, 24/7.

Do I tip a VTC driver in Paris?

No. Tipping is not customary in France and nothing is added to your bill. A few euros for an excellent chauffeur are appreciated but entirely optional.

Can I pay in dollars or by card?

You pay by card online when you book, in euros; your bank converts from dollars, pounds or any currency at its own rate. All major cards are accepted and an invoice is e-mailed to you. No cash needed in the car.

How much is a private driver from CDG airport to Paris?

€119 flat in Business Class, €149 in a 7-seat Business Van, €199 in First Class, flight tracked, with your chauffeur waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Tolls, parking and 60 minutes of waiting are included.

Are your chauffeurs licensed and do they speak English?

Yes. Every chauffeur holds the mandatory French VTC professional card, which we check with the licence, insurance and vehicle before a first ride. They speak English, wear a suit and know the hotels, stations and La Défense towers.