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Paris Taxis
There are more than 470 taxi stands in Paris,
marked by blue signs with the word TAXI written in white.
They are generally located on street corners, outside railway
stations and official buildings, and at airports. Take the taxi at
the head of the line, and be prepared to pay the driver in cash,
since credit cards and checks are rarely accepted. Taxis can also
be hailed in the streets.
Taxi Fares
Fares increase at night and early in the morning. Taxis normally
take a maximum of three passengers and have limited space for luggage.
Fares between Paris and the airports are 20-45€ depending on
destination, time of day, and traffic conditions. It is customary
to tip the driver about 10%.
To tell when a taxi is available, check the lighted sign on the roof.
If the sign is on, the taxi is available.
If one of the white, orange, or blue fare lights is on,
corresponding to rates A, B, or C, then the taxi is occupied.
The rate schedules correspond to
trips in Paris, in the suburbs (Banlieue), and at night
(Nuit), as explained below.
Each schedule has an initial charge and a per-kilometer charge.
Rate schedule A is charged inside Paris during normal daytime hours,
07h to 19h. Rate B is charged inside Paris at night, from 19h
to 07h, and all day Sundays and holidays. Rate C applies at
night in the surburbs, and during the day for one-way trips to the
departments Haut de Seine, Seine St. Denis,
and Val de Marne.
Additional charges are assessed for picking up passengers
at airports or train stations, for a fourth person,
for luggage, and for domestic animals.
Pas de vaches, SVP (no cows, please).
Calling for a Taxi
If you telephone for a taxi, you will be charged for the trip to your
location, so the taxi will arrive with a charge on the meter.
Here is an assortment of
taxi services.
If You Have a Problem
To file a complaint or to put in a claim,
send the taxi license number, date, and time to:
Préfecture de Police
Service Taxis
36 rue des Morillons
75732 Paris Cedex 15
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Paris Taxis
