What is the most efficient and cheapest way to get around Paris?

Tickets for public transportation in Paris The metro, buses, RER trains and trams all use the same ticketing system. A basic ticket costs around €2 (a little over $2), making it a very economical way of getting around Paris.



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First thing to do: ask for a carnet of Métro tickets (group of ten). Don't buy Métro tickets one by one. Also, consider a Navigo transit pass. The Paris Métro is among the great transport bargains of the world: over 300 stations all over the city, and you can travel from one to another for 1.90€—or even less.

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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Paris. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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Tips to Getting Around Paris Google maps on your phone or a paper map from your hotel will lead you around the city to wherever you need to go. Take time to put down the map and get lost. A metro line is always nearby to get you back to your starting point. Explore the city on foot and see what you discover.

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The Navigo pass for the Paris Metro There's no beating around the bush: the Parisian equivalent of the Oyster is a mess. For a start, there are two of them, with confusing and barely-existent differences between them. There's the carte Navigo and the carte Navigo Découverte (“discovery”), which costs €5 upfront.

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Line 13. Line 13 serves important stations particularly for tourists, such as Montparnasse Bienvenüe, Invalides, Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau, Saint-Lazare, Place de Clichy and the Basilique Saint Denis. Line 13 is the longest metro line in the Parisian network (24.3km).

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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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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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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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11 Things Tourists Should Never Do in Paris
  • Never buy tickets for attractions and shows on the day of the event. ...
  • Never take the stairs at Paris' Abbesses Métro Station. ...
  • Never take pictures in Paris' famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. ...
  • Never board Parisian transport without a valid ticket.


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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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Tips and tricks to staying hydrated. 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.

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You will be charged for the journey to get to you. By the way, if you have to get to the airport in the morning, be sure to order your taxi the day before. Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash.

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Paris enjoys a dense public transport network with trains, buses, and trams that mostly operate efficiently and to schedule. Nothing is perfect, however, and there are drawbacks such as overcrowding on buses and trains during peak hours and a Metro service that lacks air-conditioning.

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Paris on a Budget: 10 Tips to Spend Less For Great Food
  1. Eat out at lunch instead of dinner. ...
  2. Opt for 'une formule', which is a set menu. ...
  3. Order wine by the glass. ...
  4. Beware of sodas and sparkling waters. ...
  5. Go to the bar inside a café to have your coffee. ...
  6. Order “à emporter” ...
  7. Avoid “le brunch” ...
  8. Eat like a Parisian.


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