Can you flag down a taxi in Paris?

You can simply hail one in the street, walk to one of the many taxi ranks dotted around the city or call one of the different taxi companies. If you choose to flag down a Paris taxi in the street, all you have to do is make sure it's empty by looking for the green 'TAXI' light on top and sticking out your hand.



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To guarantee you a safe trip at a fair price, we recommend that you always take an official taxi outside our terminals. Only taxis located in stations located at the gates of the arrivals levels are authorized to pick up customers. These official taxis are recognizable by the light sign on the roof of the vehicle.

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Paris taxi drivers aren't obligated to accept payments via bank cards. Nevertheless, they should have their payment methods written and displayed on the vehicle's windows. In general terms, payment in cash is preferable.

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Yes. Uber is definitely a safe option in France. I've always loved the fact that the Uber App tracks everything for you, including license plate numbers. Plus, if you don't speak French, there isn't that worry about language barriers, as everything is booked in the App.

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The currency of France is the Euro. US dollars are not accepted. Please be sure to have the correct currency on hand or be prepared to exchange your dollars for Euros upon arrival.

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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Paris? Short answer: no. Uber is definitely not cheaper than a taxi, but you're probably talking a euro or so for a 10-minute ride. It's up to you if that euro is worth it to go looking for a taxi.

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In Paris, you can simply hail a cab. This is the most convenient way. Just find a taxi with a green roof sign and hail it ! Once in the car, ask the driver to put the meter on (be firm about it).

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Using Uber in Paris is a good option in many situations, even if you're on a budget. Between the airport (CDG) and the center of Paris Uber turns out to be cheaper than RER tickets for 4 people, and it's also a lot more pleasant.

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Many taxi drivers in Paris speak a little English, but it's always a good idea to have a pen and paper to write down the address. There are many similar sounding streets and you could wind up across town. (Especially if you have dubious French accents, like we do.)

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With its many, many drivers and over ten years of experience, Uber is the best app overall. FreeNow is the cheapest, however.

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Additional costs for luggage in taxi in France and Paris This charge is usually around 1-2 euros per piece of luggage above 5 kg. If prices are regulated in France, additional fees are usually shown at the end of the journey.

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Paris has over 20,000 taxis (cabs) on its streets 24 hours a day. It normally isn't hard to hail a cab, except after midnight.

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Tipping is not required in France (although there are a few exceptions). You don't need to tip French waitstaff because they get a living wage and benefits. It is NOT considered rude to tip in France. There is no standard percentage for tips in France.

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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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