Paris Charles de Gaulle Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Paris city centre.

Last verified: 2026-07

Official Taxi
€55-62 flat rate to Right Bank / €65 to Left Bank ($60-71)
45-90 min (huge traffic variance)
Taxi Parisien (all official taxis have "Taxi Parisien" light on roof)
Uber
€50-70 ($55-77) — surge peaks 8-10am
T2E arrivals level pickup zone, T1 arrivals door 24

Cheapest way

RER B train to Châtelet-Les Halles €13 ($14.30) — 30 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1 + T2 arrivals — Sortie 24 (Exit 24) for taxi rank

How to avoid taxi scams at Paris Charles de Gaulle

  • Fixed rates are legal: €55 to Right Bank / €65 to Left Bank. Any driver charging more is illegal.
  • Avoid taxis without the illuminated "Taxi Parisien" roof light — those are unlicensed VTCs.
  • Never accept "special rate" offers from anyone approaching you inside the terminal.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Paris (CDG)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
EUR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
5-10% for good service — round up to nearest euro.

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