For journeys between central Paris and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports, the taxi fare is a regulated flat fare: a single amount, the same whatever the traffic, time of day or amount of luggage.
What is the regulated airport taxi flat fare?
It is a price set by prefectural order for journeys between Paris and CDG or Orly. It applies automatically, without negotiation, and replaces the meter.
The flat fare usually distinguishes the Right Bank from the Left Bank of the Seine for each airport. Its amount is revised periodically, so you should always check the value in force for the current year.
What are the CDG and Orly flat fares in 2026?
The Paris ↔ CDG and Paris ↔ Orly routes are on a regulated flat fare: an amount set by prefectural decree and identical for every official taxi. The “from” prices below correspond to the cheaper bank.
The exact amount depends on the destination bank (Right or Left Bank of the Seine): the fare is higher for the bank opposite the airport. In all cases the price is all-inclusive (tolls, luggage and meet-and-greet) and is confirmed at booking.
What does the flat fare include?
The flat fare is all-inclusive: tolls, luggage and meet-and-greet. No surcharge is added on arrival, even with traffic or delays.
- Motorway tolls included.
- Luggage included, no surcharge.
- Meet-and-greet and flight tracking for arrivals.
Which journeys are outside the flat fare?
Beyond central Paris (suburbs, other towns) and for Beauvais or long distance, the regulated flat fare does not apply: the price stays fixed but is confirmed by quote.
How to be sure of the price before leaving?
By booking in advance, you receive the fixed price and a written confirmation. You know exactly what you pay before getting in.
Why two amounts depending on the bank?
The lower fare applies to the bank of the Seine on the same side as the airport; the opposite bank costs a few euros more, because the ride crosses the city. For CDG the Right Bank is cheaper; for Orly it is the Left Bank.
A hotel near Gare de Lyon (Right Bank) reached from CDG falls under the lower fare, while an address in Montparnasse (Left Bank) uses the higher one. The gap stays modest and is shown to you as soon as you book.
The flat fare in real situations
Whether your flight lands at 6 a.m. or 11 p.m., with two suitcases or a group of four, the displayed amount does not move. That is where the flat fare clearly differs from the meter.
- Flight delayed by two hours: flight tracking adjusts the pick-up time, at no extra cost.
- Arrival on a Sunday or public holiday: same price as on a weekday.
- Jams on the A1: the driving time lengthens, the flat fare stays the same.
Common questions about the flat fare
The flat fare is identical across all official taxis: no one may raise it, and undercutting it would be illegal. A few useful points before you set off.
- A tip is never compulsory; it is entirely up to you.
- Card payment is accepted on board in most taxis.
- A fifth passenger or a journey outside Paris is quoted separately, not on the flat fare.
Flat-fare taxi, RER or VTC: how do they compare?
The RER B is still the cheapest option by the ticket, but that fare is per person, with a possible change and your luggage to carry up the stairs. At three or four travellers, the taxi flat fare split between passengers comes close to the total ticket cost, while offering a door-to-door ride with no connection.
Against a VTC, the flat fare keeps a clear edge: its amount is set by decree and does not move, whereas an app price can rise when many flights land together or on a strike day. So you compare a guaranteed price with one that may vary at the moment you order.
When to book your flat fare?
As soon as your flight time is known. For an early departure or a late arrival, booking the day before secures the vehicle and locks the price in writing, without having to hunt for a rank on arrival.
Does a stop en route change the flat fare?
The regulated flat fare covers a direct ride between the airport and an address in central Paris. An intermediate stop requested along the way, or a change of destination to another town, falls outside this scope and is then calculated on the new route.
The best approach is to flag any desired stop when you book: it is then built into the quoted price, with no discussion on board. You keep the clarity of the flat fare, even for a slightly unusual itinerary.
What to remember about the 2026 flat fare
- A single price set by prefectural decree, identical across all official taxis.
- Two amounts per airport, depending on which bank of the Seine you reach.
- All-inclusive: tolls, luggage and meet-and-greet, with no extra charge on arrival.
- Outside central Paris, a fixed quote takes over from the regulated flat fare.
See the details of the CDG airport taxi and the Orly airport taxi for your exact journey.
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