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How much does a private driver cost in Paris in 2026?

How much does a private driver cost in Paris? Here are our actual prices, what they include and what makes them vary, compared with taxi flat rates and ride-hailing apps.

Reading time 6 minChecked in November 2026Updated 12 November 2026
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In short

At Aura Chauffeur, an Orly – Paris transfer costs €95 in a sedan and a Charles de Gaulle – Paris transfer €119, at a fixed price including VAT given before you book. With a chauffeur at your disposal, allow from €95 per hour, with a 3-hour minimum. No night or weekend surcharge.

How much does an airport transfer cost in Paris?

Our main transfers are at a fixed price, including VAT, the same in both directions and at any time of day or night. The price depends on the route and the vehicle: a sedan for 1 to 3 passengers, a prestige sedan for more space in the back, or a van for 7 passengers and their luggage.

Fixed transfer prices including VAT, by vehicle
RouteSedanPrestige sedan7-seat van
Orly – Paris€95€189€129
Charles de Gaulle – Paris€119€219€149
Le Bourget – Paris€119€219€149
Charles de Gaulle – Orly€139€249€179
Paris – Disneyland Paris€119€239€159
Nice Airport – Nice€90€130€100
Nice Airport – Monaco€120€170€150

These prices include a name-board welcome, flight tracking and 60 minutes of waiting time at the airport. Other routes (Beauvais, train stations, Cannes, ski resorts, long distance) are priced on quotation, with a fixed price confirmed before you book. All our prices are brought together on our Prices page.

How much does a private chauffeur cost per hour in Paris?

For a day of meetings, an evening out or a sightseeing tour, our hourly chauffeur service keeps the same chauffeur and the same vehicle with you for the whole time booked. The price is fixed and includes VAT, with a 3-hour minimum. It is also the price of a van with driver for a small group who want to keep the same vehicle all day.

Hourly chauffeur prices, incl. VAT, by vehicle
DurationSedanPrestige sedan7-seat van
1 hour (3-hour minimum)€95€165€135
4 hours€380€655€530
8 hours€720€1255€1010
12 hours€1020€1790€1430

Fuel, tolls, short-stay parking and waiting time are covered, and 40 km are included per hour booked. Each additional hour is charged at the vehicle's hourly rate, and any hour started is charged in full.

What affects the price?

  • The route: the distance and the driving time. This is why a Charles de Gaulle – Paris transfer costs more than an Orly – Paris transfer.
  • The vehicle: a prestige sedan or a van costs more than a sedan.
  • The duration: for an hourly chauffeur, the number of hours booked.
  • Waiting time: 60 minutes are included at the airport; beyond that, any extra waiting time is agreed with us in advance.
  • What does not change: the time of your journey. Our prices are the same day or night, on weekdays and at weekends.

Paris airport fares: private chauffeur, taxi or ride-hailing app?

Paris taxis charge official flat rates between Paris and the airports, set each year by government order. In 2026, they are €56 between Charles de Gaulle and the Right Bank of Paris, €65 between Charles de Gaulle and the Left Bank, €45 between Orly and the Right Bank and €36 between Orly and the Left Bank. When you book a Paris taxi, a supplement of €4 (immediate booking) or €7 (advance booking) may be added. Ride-hailing apps, for their part, show a variable price depending on demand, the time of day and traffic. These fares are those in force in November 2026 and change every year.

Private chauffeur, taxi and ride-hailing app: price and service
CriterionPrivate chauffeurParis taxiRide-hailing app
Price to the airportFixed, given before bookingOfficial flat rateVaries with demand
On arrivalName board at the arrivals exitTerminal taxi rankPick-up area outside
VehicleChosen in advance (sedan, van…)Whichever is next in the queueDepends on the category chosen
PaymentOnline, before the journeyOn board, at the end of the ride (card accepted)In the app

For a simple journey from Orly to the Left Bank, a taxi is often cheaper. A private chauffeur has the edge when you want a personal welcome, a vehicle chosen ahead of time, room for a group with lots of luggage or a price known in advance, even at peak times. For a detailed comparison, read our guide Private driver vs taxi in Paris: the real differences.

How to book at the advertised price

  1. Choose the route and the vehicleThe fixed price is shown before you complete your online booking; for any other route, request a quote.
  2. Pay onlineBy card, Apple Pay or Google Pay; no payment on board.
  3. Cancel if neededMore than 24 hours before: full refund; between 24 and 6 hours before: 50%; less than 6 hours before or no-show: no refund.

A tip is neither included nor compulsory: it is entirely up to you, as explained in our guide to tipping a private chauffeur. To choose the right vehicle, see also our fleet.

Book your chauffeur

CDG – Paris: from €119 in an E-Class. Fixed price including VAT confirmed before booking, name-board welcome included, no night or weekend surcharge.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private driver cost between Charles de Gaulle and Paris?

€119 in a sedan, €219 in a prestige sedan and €149 in a 7-seat van, at a fixed price including VAT, in both directions.

Is a private driver more expensive at night?

No. Our prices are the same day or night, on weekdays and at weekends.

Private chauffeur or taxi: which is cheaper?

It depends on the route. Between Orly and the Left Bank, the €36 taxi flat rate (2026) is lower than our price; in return, a private chauffeur offers a welcome with your name on a board, a vehicle of your choice and a price known in advance.

Is waiting time included in the price?

Yes: 60 minutes at the airport for a transfer, and all waiting time during the hours booked for an hourly chauffeur, along with fuel, tolls and short-stay parking.

Should I leave a tip?

No, it is never compulsory: it is entirely up to you if you enjoyed the service.

How do I get a price for another route?

Request a quote: we reply quickly with a fixed price, including VAT, before any booking.

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Sources

Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.

Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 12 November 2026.

Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.