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Taxi
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 G7
01.47.39.47.39
01.41.27.66.99 English-speaking
01.41.27.66.66 Airport transport
Taxi Bleus
01.49.36.10.10 English-speaking
Alpha Taxi
01.45.85.85.85
Artaxi
01.42.41.50.50
Taxi-radio Étoile
01.42.70.41.41
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).
TRANSPORT OF A FOURTH ADULT PASSENGER : 2.60 €
TRANSPORT OF A DOMESTIC ANIMAL : 0,60 €
LUGGAGE : Suitcase or parcel weighing more than 5 kilos :
0,90 € per item. 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.
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