Estimate Your Paris Taxi Fare
Quick estimate for standard Paris taxi pricing. You can calculate either a metered city trip or a fixed airport transfer.
How this Paris taxi fare calculator works
This tool gives you a practical estimate for what a taxi in Paris may cost before you ride. It supports two common scenarios: a standard metered trip inside Paris (or nearby) and fixed-fare airport rides between Paris and CDG/Orly.
The calculator breaks your fare into clear pieces, including base fare, distance, time in traffic, booking surcharge, passenger supplement, tolls, and optional tip. That makes it easier to understand what drives the total.
Paris taxi pricing basics
1) Metered trips inside Paris
For regular rides, Paris taxis usually include these components:
- Base fare when the ride begins.
- Distance charge based on kilometers traveled.
- Time/waiting charge for slow traffic or waiting time.
- Supplements such as booking fees or extra passenger charges in some cases.
Because traffic conditions in Paris vary a lot by hour and neighborhood, a taxi with the same distance can end up with very different totals. That is why both distance and duration matter in this calculator.
2) Fixed airport fares
For trips between Paris and airports, fixed pricing is often used. Typical flat rates used in this calculator are:
- CDG ↔ Right Bank: €56
- CDG ↔ Left Bank: €65
- Orly ↔ Right Bank: €45
- Orly ↔ Left Bank: €36
Fixed fare usually covers the route itself, but booking fees, tolls, and optional extras can still change your final amount.
Step-by-step: using the calculator
For a normal city ride
- Select Metered ride.
- Enter estimated distance in km.
- Enter expected travel time in minutes.
- Choose day or night/weekend tariff type.
- Add passengers and any extras if needed.
For airport transfers
- Select Fixed airport fare.
- Choose CDG or Orly.
- Select Right Bank or Left Bank.
- Add booking fees, tolls, or optional tip.
Tips for getting a more accurate fare estimate
- Use realistic travel time, not just map distance.
- If arriving during rush hour, add extra minutes for congestion.
- Include booking surcharge if you are not hailing from the street.
- Check if your group size may trigger a supplement.
- Set a small buffer in your travel budget for unexpected delays.
Example scenarios
Example A: short daytime city ride
An 8 km daytime trip with light traffic might be significantly cheaper than a similar nighttime or weekend ride. If your route is in central districts during business hours, travel time can dominate the fare.
Example B: CDG to Left Bank hotel
If you choose the fixed airport fare for CDG to Left Bank, your route starts at €65 before optional add-ons. Add booking surcharge only if applicable, then include any tolls or tip for a better budget estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official quote?
No. It is an estimate tool for planning. Actual fare may vary based on local rules, route changes, waiting time, and live conditions.
Does this replace meter or taxi app pricing?
No. The meter and licensed operator pricing are authoritative. Use this calculator for budgeting and comparison.
Should I tip Paris taxi drivers?
Tipping is optional. Many riders round up or leave a small amount for good service, luggage help, or difficult traffic periods.
Final planning advice
For stress-free travel in Paris, compare a taxi estimate with metro, RER, and ride-hailing options. If you are on a fixed schedule—airport, train station, business meeting—build in a time and fare cushion. A good estimate saves both money surprises and missed connections.