{"id":24484,"date":"2018-09-29T17:50:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-29T16:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=24484"},"modified":"2025-01-20T17:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T16:50:59","slug":"things-tourists-overpay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/things-tourists-overpay\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Things First-Timers ALWAYS Overpay for in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris is a dream destination, but it\u2019s easy to fall into money traps if you\u2019re not careful. Here\u2019s a guide to help you avoid overpaying for common tourist expenses so you can enjoy the City of Light without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n

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1. Airport Taxis Without Using Official Stands<\/h2>\n
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You don’t want that to happen to you, do you?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jumping into a random taxi at the airport can lead to being overcharged or even scammed.<\/p>\n

Stick to the official taxi queues, where rides have fixed rates: \u20ac56 to the Right Bank and \u20ac65 to the Left Bank.<\/p>\n

These rates are clearly displayed, so you know what to expect.<\/p>\n

Related read: <\/strong>11 Ways Fake Taxis in Paris Rip Off Tourists<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Pre-Arranged Airport Transfers<\/h2>\n
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The RER B (pictured here at the CDG station) is the cheapest option. However, if you prefer a car or taxi, there are better alternatives than pre-arranged airport transfers – Credits: Actu.fr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pre-booking private airport transfers often costs \u20ac60\u2013\u20ac100, but normal taxis are cheaper and reliable.<\/p>\n

Official taxis have fixed rates: \u20ac56 from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Paris Right Bank and \u20ac65 to the Left Bank, while Orly Airport costs \u20ac44 to the Right Bank and \u20ac36 to the Left Bank. For convenience, official taxis like G7 can also be booked in advance for an extra \u20ac7.<\/p>\n

Uber is another option, with rides from CDG costing around \u20ac45\u2013\u20ac55 and from Orly around \u20ac30\u2013\u20ac40, depending on traffic.<\/p>\n

Public transport is the most affordable. The RER B train connects CDG to central Paris in about 35 minutes for just \u20ac11.45. Orly Airport is now connected to central Paris via Metro Line 14, offering a quick 25-minute journey for \u20ac12.10.<\/p>\n

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3. Hotel Breakfasts Instead of Nearby Bakeries<\/h2>\n
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Une publication partag\u00e9e par Gaia Dadabit (@gaiadadabit)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n