Taxi at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG), booked in advance
A licensed Paris taxi driver meets you at CDG and takes you to your destination so that you arrive on time. If your flight arrives early or late, your pick-up time adjusts for free when you enter your flight number.
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How much is a taxi from CDG to Paris and beyond?
Taxi fares from the airport to Paris are regulated. The Paris police prefecture sets a rate for each direction: €56 to the right bank (north of the Seine) and €65 to the left bank (south of the Seine). A taxi booked in advance adds a regulatory surcharge of €7, so you pay:
- Central Paris, right bank: €63 booked in advance (regulated fare €56 + €7), about 27 km, 35 to 60 minutes
- Central Paris, left bank: €72 booked in advance (regulated fare €65 + €7), about 32 km, 35 to 60 minutes
Sources: Paris Aéroport, taxi page for CDG (regulated fares, read on 29 October 2026) and service-public.gouv.fr, taxi fares (regulatory surcharge for advance booking). Prices are valid in both directions between Paris and CDG.
Outside Paris there is no regulated fare: an estimate is shown before you book, and the legal surcharges apply (night, Sunday and public holidays, under the prefecture's rates). Distances and durations are road estimates without traffic: allow more at rush hour.
Taxi or private driver from CDG?
A Paris taxi applies the regulated fare (€63 to the right bank and €72 to the left bank when booked in advance). A private driver, called a VTC ("voiture de transport avec chauffeur"), is a licensed private hire car booked in advance, with an estimate shown before you book (about €59 to the right bank, about €68 to the left bank). Both are booked ahead with Allocab, with your driver confirmed before departure and your pick-up time following your flight. To compare: private driver at Paris CDG airport.
How long does the journey take?
Between CDG and central Paris, allow 35 to 60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. Source: Paris Aéroport, taxi page for CDG, read on 29 October 2026.
Other destinations are calculated without traffic, so they are a minimum: allow more at rush hour and at the start or end of school holidays.
- Versailles: about 44 km, about 50 minutes
- Disneyland Paris: about 43 km, about 45 minutes
- Parc Astérix: about 18 km, about 15 minutes
Where to meet your driver at CDG
Your meeting point is the taxi rank at your terminal. Your ride details show the exact point as soon as you confirm. Taxi ranks at CDG:
- Terminal 1: gate 24
- Terminal 2A: gate 6
- Terminal 2B: Arrivals level
- Terminal 2C: gate 14
- Terminal 2D: gate 7
- Terminal 2E: gate 10
- Terminal 2F: gate 11
- Terminal 2G: blue gate
- Terminal 3: exit of the Arrivals hall
- CDG TGV station: level 5
Terminal 2 groups seven halls, 2A to 2G. If you are not sure which terminal your airline uses, check your ticket or flight number before you land. Source: Paris Aéroport, taxi page for CDG, read on 29 October 2026.
Why pre-book your taxi with Allocab
- Your flight is tracked. Enter your flight or train number and your pick-up time adjusts automatically and for free if you arrive early or late.
- Free cancellation up to 30 minutes before the ride. For an immediate ride, cancellation is free within 5 minutes of booking. Below 30 minutes, cancellation fees apply (see the questions below).
- A driver confirmed before you fly. Unlike joining the queue at a taxi rank, your driver is booked for you.
- Licensed drivers. They hold the professional taxi card issued by the prefecture.
- A calm journey. Your driver is confirmed before you fly, your flight is tracked and your return can be booked in advance.
- Arrive on time. A driver at the meeting point and a pick-up time that follows your flight.
- An invoice for every ride. Useful for expense reports.
- A nationwide network. 20,000 partner drivers, of which 10,000 are active every month, available 24/7.
Options for a smooth arrival
- Return trip: book your journey back at the same time, so you do not have to look for a driver at the last minute.
- Meet and greet: your driver waits at the terminal exit with your name on a sign. Available for a taxi when you book on the website, rolling out in the app.
- Flight or train number: it starts tracking and the free adjustment of your pick-up time.
Book in 3 steps
- Enter your journey, your date and your flight number.
- Choose your vehicle and your options. The fare or estimate is shown before you confirm.
- Confirm: you receive your confirmation and your driver's tracking. An invoice is issued for every ride.
After you book, follow your ride in the Allocab app: alerts on your phone, driver position and estimated arrival time. Reviews: 4.6/5 · 10,000+ customer reviews.
Areas served from CDG
Allocab serves Paris, La Défense, Versailles, Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix from CDG. Outside Paris, an estimate is shown before you book.
Frequently asked questions about taxis at CDG
My flight is delayed. Will my driver still be there?
Yes. Enter your flight number when you book and your pick-up time adjusts automatically and for free, whether your flight lands early or late.
Where do I find my driver at CDG?
At the taxi rank of your terminal. The exact point is shown in your ride details as soon as you confirm. The list of ranks is on this page. With the meet and greet option, your driver waits at the terminal exit with your name on a sign.
How much is a taxi from CDG to Paris?
The regulated fare set by the Paris police prefecture is €56 to the right bank of the Seine and €65 to the left bank, in both directions. Booked in advance, a regulatory surcharge of €7 applies: you pay €63 to the right bank and €72 to the left bank. For other destinations there is no regulated fare: an estimate is shown before you book, and legal surcharges apply at night, on Sundays and on public holidays.
Can I cancel my ride?
Yes. When you book in advance, cancellation is free and fully refunded up to 30 minutes before the ride. Below 30 minutes, fixed fees apply under the Terms of Sale (article 4.3). For an immediate ride, cancellation is free within 5 minutes of booking.
How many bags can I bring?
A sedan taxi generally takes 3 medium bags. In Paris, regulations do not allow any extra charge for luggage. A €5.50 supplement per passenger applies from the 5th passenger. For large or many bags, say so in the "Message to the driver" field when you book. Source: service-public.gouv.fr, taxi fares.
Can I book a taxi at night or very early in the morning?
Yes, 24/7. The legal night surcharge applies. For a very early departure, book in advance: you can book up to 1 year ahead.
Do I get an invoice, and how do I pay?
An invoice is issued for every ride and sent automatically. You pay directly on the website (card, Google Pay, Apple Pay) or in the vehicle.
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How to Book a Ride via the Allocab Website or App
- Log in to your Allocab account.
- Choose your booking type: “Leave now” for immediate rides" or “Leave later” to schedule a ride in advance. Then select the desired date and time if scheduling ahead.
- Enter your trip details: Pickup and destination addresses, Optionally, click “Add a stop” if needed.
- Click “Check Prices” to see the fare.
- Select your preferred vehicle type.
- Enter your personal information.
- Choose your payment method.
- Review all details carefully, then confirm your booking.
You will receive a confirmation email with your ride details.
Whether you want to check driver availability, simulate a fare, or get a quote without booking, Allocab always shows the fixed price of your ride as soon as trip details are entered.
From the Allocab mobile app (iOS and Android):
- Open the Allocab app.
- Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses.
- Choose the date and time of the ride (immediate or scheduled).
- The price is displayed automatically based on the selected vehicle type.
- You can proceed with the booking or simply exit the screen if you were just estimating.
From the website www.allocab.com:
- Go to www.allocab.com.
- Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses.
- Select the date and time of the ride.
- Click the “Check prices” button.
- Prices are displayed for each available vehicle type (including Vao).
Prices are fixed and guaranteed once booked (unless the route is changed during a free ride).
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Go to allocab.com or the Allocab app:
- Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses, date, and time.
- Click “Check prices.”
- Compare the different vehicle types offered and choose the one that best suits your needs.
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At the station or airport, the exact pickup location depends on the information you provide when booking your ride.
How is the pickup point determined?
- If you provide a flight or train number, a precise meeting point is automatically suggested during booking.
- If you don’t provide this information, the default meeting point is listed below.
- You can view this location at any time in your booking details.
Where can I check my pickup point?
- From the mobile app: Open the Allocab app, go to “Bookings,” select the relevant ride, then click “Details.”
- From the website: Log in to your account at www.allocab.com, click on the “Bookings” tab, then select the relevant ride.
What happens if your flight or train is delayed? Allocab can automatically adjust your pickup time, provided you entered your flight or train number when booking.
What are the waiting conditions at train stations or airports?
If your flight or train number is provided:
- The pickup time is automatically adjusted according to real-time data.
- 5 minutes of free waiting for a Sedan.
- 10 minutes of free waiting for Business Sedan, Van, and Moto-taxi.
Beyond the free waiting time:
- €0.35/min for Sedan.
- €0.46/min for Business Sedan, Van, and Moto-taxi.
Additional waiting is subject to driver availability, and the driver may refuse to wait beyond the free minutes.
If no flight or train number is provided:
- The driver waits 5 minutes free of charge.
- Beyond that, waiting fees apply according to the vehicle type.
- As always, continuing to wait is at the driver’s discretion.
How to enter my flight or train number:
From the website www.allocab.com:
- Click on the “Pickup” field.
- Select “Train stations” or “Airports.”
- Choose the pickup location.
- Enter your flight or train number.
- Specify the estimated time to exit after arrival (e.g., baggage claim).
- Confirm and proceed with your booking.
From the Allocab mobile app:
- In the “Where to pick you up” field, select “Train station” or “Airport.”
- Choose the pickup location.
- Enter your flight or train number.
- Specify the estimated time after arrival.
- Continue and finalize your booking.
For any questions, contact our Customer Service: serviceclient@allocab.com.
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