Are buses expensive in Paris?

For journeys in the centre of Paris, a €1.90 t+ ticket can be used for a single trip in zones 1 and 2 on the metro, bus, RER or tram. It's usually worth buying a carnet of 10 for €16.90. For longer journeys, you can pick up point-to-point tickets or set-fare one-way tickets to and from the airports.



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You can purchase tickets (or various passes such as Navigo) at métro station with a credit card for use on bus or métro, but you cannot use credit card on the bus to pay for your fare. If you have not previously purchased a ticket or pass before you board the bus, then you can pay with cash (Euros).

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Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.

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There's no getting around it: a trip to Paris costs a pretty penny. The City of Lights is not a cheap place to visit, and planning a Paris travel budget will likely require some sacrifice. That being said, there's a reason that a trip to Paris, cost aside, is a bucket list trip for so many around the world.

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Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.

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Zones 1-3 allow you to travel within the city of Paris, i.e. within the limits marked in yellow on the map. With zones 4-5, you can travel throughout the Greater Paris region, and venture even further, to Disneyland Paris, for example, or to Versailles and its chateau, as well as to the Paris airports.

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Spring (especially April and May) and autumn (particularly September and October) are ideal for visiting Paris, as crowds will be thinner, but the weather will be nice.

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In the bus network, tickets are valid for 90 minutes between the first and last validation, including one or several transfers. T+ tickets must be validated each time you board a bus or tram. Bus drivers also sell tickets, but these are only valid for a single trip, without transfers.

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The best way to get around Paris is on foot and by metro. The elegant arrondissements are practically made for pedestrians. Still, Paris is very big, so you should take the efficient metro to travel long distances.

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Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash. If you do want to try to pay with a credit card from the airport, always ask the cab driver if they accept cartes bancaires before you jump in.

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