{"id":4109,"date":"2015-06-27T04:08:51","date_gmt":"2015-06-27T03:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=4109"},"modified":"2024-05-10T09:06:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:06:53","slug":"taxi-or-uber-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"In Paris, is it Better to Travel by Taxi or Uber?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing between a regular taxi or Uber in Paris, as in many major cities around the world, is a common dilemma.<\/p>\n<p>Which is more affordable? Which is safer? Which is more convenient?<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll break down several key factors to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Taxi-Uber.jpg\" alt=\"Taxi Uber\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber vs Taxis in Paris, I&#8217;ll explain it all (Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/132115055@N04\/26094517575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nucl\u00e9o Editorial<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4218beec6b9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4218beec6b9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#In-a-Nutshell\" >In a Nutshell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#How-Parisian-Taxi-Pricing-Works\" >How Parisian Taxi Pricing Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#Quick-Overview-of-Taxi-Companies-in-Paris\" >Quick Overview of Taxi Companies in Paris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#Uber-the-Leading-Peer-to-Peer-Ride-Service\" >Uber, the Leading Peer-to-Peer Ride Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#Price-Comparison-Taxis-vs-Uber\" >Price Comparison: Taxis vs. Uber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#Service-Comparison\" >Service Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/taxi-or-uber-paris\/#A-Closer-Look-at-Ubers-Competitors\" >A Closer Look at Uber&#8217;s Competitors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-a-Nutshell\"><\/span>In a Nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For cost-effective and convenient travel in Paris, Uber is often the go-to choice due to its competitive pricing and carpooling options.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re seeking speed and expert navigation through Parisian streets, traditional taxis are preferable, especially during peak hours with their access to reserved lanes.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, your choice will depend on your priorities: cost, comfort, or speed.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that taxis offer transparent and fixed pricing, while Uber might be cheaper but with prices that vary based on demand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-Parisian-Taxi-Pricing-Works\"><\/span>How Parisian Taxi Pricing Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices of Parisian taxis may vary according to the time, the length of the ride, and how dense the traffic will be. To understand all of this better, here are 4 points to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pick-up fee<\/strong>: It is written on the taxi meter when you get in the car. This fee is set at \u20ac<strong>4.40<\/strong>, regardless of the destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meet-up fee<\/strong>: If you reserve a cab via a taxi kiosk or a phone, you\u2019ll have to pay an extra fee. French law sets this fare to<strong> \u20ac4<\/strong> if the taxi was called to pick you up immediately, and <strong>\u20ac<\/strong><strong>7<\/strong> if the taxi was called in advance to pick you up sometime later during the day or on another day, regardless of the distance between your pick-up point and the car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price per kilometer<\/strong>: It follows an official price scale, which applies to all Parisian taxis. It can fluctuate, however, depending on the day and the hour, but also on the area (inside the city, in the suburban area, or in the faraway, less populated areas).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price per hour<\/strong>: Following the same price scale, this price grid lets the numbers on the meter rise even if you\u2019re stuck in traffic. The mileage meter will switch back to price by kilometer when the intensity of traffic lightens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14817\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/compteur-taxi.jpg\" alt=\"Horodateur\" width=\"620\" height=\"321\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Henrysalome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Henry Salom\u00e9<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Taxi_Compteur_horo-kilom%C3%A9trique.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Please note that extra fees can be added in some specific situations.<\/p>\n<p>If you book a taxi but you\u2019re not there on time, <strong>waiting fees<\/strong> (following the price per hour scale) are added. If you\u2019re traveling with <strong>more than 5 passengers<\/strong>, an additional fee of <strong>\u20ac5.50<\/strong><strong>\u00a0per person<\/strong> is also added.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, a taxi ride in Paris <strong>cannot cost less than \u20ac8,<\/strong> even if the ride is very short.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Official Price Scale for Distance and Time<\/h3>\n<p>All Parisian Taxis follow this price scale.<\/p>\n<p>Three prices are in place depending on the hour, the day, and the zone where the taxi is.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate C<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price per Kilometer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.14<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.53<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Price per hour<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac37.90<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac50.52<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac42.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All three price rates are applied according to the following conditions:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rate C<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Within Paris<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10am to 5pm (except on Sundays)<\/td>\n<td>5pm to 10am<\/p>\n<p>On Sundays from 7am to midnight.<\/p>\n<p>Holidays<\/td>\n<td>On Sundays from midnight to 7am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Suburban area of Paris<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Non-applicable<\/td>\n<td>7am to 7pm<\/td>\n<td>7pm to 7am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Far areas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Non-applicable<\/td>\n<td>Non-applicable<\/td>\n<td>Everyday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The limits of the city are defined by the ring road around it. Airports are counted as being in the suburban areas, but knowing which neighboring cities are part of those areas can be a little tricky.<\/p>\n<p>To better understand how these works, refer to the map below: the blue zone represents the suburban area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14811\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14811\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/carte-zones-paris.png\" alt=\"Carte des zones de Paris\" width=\"620\" height=\"568\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Paris Police Prefecture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exception for Roissy (CDG) and Orly (ORY) airports<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For a trip to or from the Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports, you won\u2019t have to do any calculations since the <strong>prices are fixed<\/strong> all year long. Moreover, all airports are now equipped with taxi kiosks.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>To Paris &#8211; Left bank of the Seine river<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>To Paris &#8211; Right bank of the Seine river<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Roissy Airport (CDG)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac65<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Orly Airport (ORY)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac36<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you want to know more, find more information in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/guide-taxis-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">complete guide to taxis in Paris<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick-Overview-of-Taxi-Companies-in-Paris\"><\/span>Quick Overview of Taxi Companies in Paris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are quite a few taxi companies in Paris, but only two of them are noteworthy and can actually stand their ground with Uber and other similar services.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14837\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/toit-taxi-parisien.jpg\" alt=\"Lumineux sur le toit d'un taxi\" width=\"620\" height=\"406\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jean_pierre_gallot_69009\/7856216992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jean Pierre-Gallot<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>G7 Taxis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taxi-hybride.jpg\" alt=\"Taxis hybrides\" width=\"620\" height=\"268\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Mariordo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mario Roberto Duran Ortiz<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Paris_06_2012_hybrid_taxis_3189.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>G7 Taxis is the biggest taxi network in Europe. Merely in Paris, the company counts for about 9,900 taxis. In an effort to face its concurrent Uber, it also merged in 2017 with the famous taxi company \u201cLes taxis Bleus\u201d (\u201cthe blue cabs\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>With diversified options, G7 taxis target <strong>multiple kinds of customers<\/strong> -regular or not- such as families or businesspeople.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the <strong>mobile app<\/strong>, you can also track the route your cab follows in real time until you arrive at your destination. You can even pay for your ride directly through the app.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the different options offered by G7 :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The G7:<\/strong> Cheap and simple, I recommend this one for occasional trips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 Green: <\/strong>created in 2007, this line of service only offers 100% electric or hybrid cabs, for a more environmental-friendly journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 Van:<\/strong> this option allows you to get picked up by a van instead of a car, which is perfect for families, or travelers with a lot of luggage. Up to 7 people can ride in the car.<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 VIP:<\/strong> Get picked up in a Mercedes or Audi sedan for a private and luxurious trip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 Access: <\/strong>A service for disabled people<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 Family:<\/strong> A service for families to travel with children<\/li>\n<li><strong>G7 Coffre+:<\/strong> Cars with bigger trunks for bigger luggage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Except for \u201cG7s\u201d and \u201cShared G7s\u201d, all cabs are equipped with a <strong>Wifi connexion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>G7 VIP offers 3 membership options, specifically aimed at businesspeople. The goal is to provide them with priority access for their business trips, in the comfort of G7 VIP\u2019s luxury sedans. The <strong>Club G7 membership<\/strong> option is the most expensive one out of the three. It includes a personalized welcome from the driver and ensures to protect any forgotten belongings for 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good to know<\/strong>: people with impaired mobility are not set aside! There is a special phone number dedicated to them, and they can also use G7\u2019s website to describe their needs. Close to <strong>150 cabs are equipped with an access ramp<\/strong>, and the drivers are trained to help the customer if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Taxi G7\u00a0 has committed to providing more eco-friendly travel with a new eco-friendly option, <strong>G7 Green<\/strong>, with hybrid or electric cars. It is the <strong>biggest green fleet<\/strong> <strong>in Europe<\/strong> with around 6,500 cars.<\/p>\n<p>You can also choose from a variety of free <strong>options<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cab with a special registration for medically required trips, so you won\u2019t have to pay for any additional cost.<\/li>\n<li>Pet-friendly cabs<\/li>\n<li>An English-speaking driver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A large variety of services and options to choose from<\/li>\n<li>A special profile to better answer the needs of people with impaired mobility<\/li>\n<li>Some attractive membership offers for business people<\/li>\n<li>An app, which also allows you to pay for your ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we don\u2019t like as much<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>too bad the app doesn&#8217;t work well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19222\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/G7-App1.jpg\" alt=\"Taxi G7 app\" width=\"640\" height=\"1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/G7-App1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/G7-App1-219x475.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/G7-App1-473x1024.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taxi G7 App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Link to the App:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=fr.taxisg7.grandpublic&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/taxis-g7-prioritaire\/id402196027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g7.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alpha Taxis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14845\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14845\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taxi-mercedes.jpg\" alt=\"Taxi Mercedes\" width=\"620\" height=\"323\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jfuentejr\/225864249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jaime de la Fuente<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This company is a 40-year-old cooperative of Parisian taxis, with 90% of their <strong>drivers being self-employed<\/strong> under the French status of \u201cartisan\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The big advantage of Alpha Taxis is the <strong>absence of extra fees<\/strong> for the options they offer and their phone line.<\/p>\n<p>Their <strong>mobile app<\/strong> also allows you to track the cab as it comes to meet you and to pay for the ride easily.<\/p>\n<p>As you book your cab, you can choose among <strong>two types of vehicles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The \u201cbreak\u201d:<\/strong> classic cab<\/li>\n<li><strong>The \u201cmonospace\u201d:<\/strong> a minivan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can ask for an <strong>English-speaking driver<\/strong> and indicate if you\u2019re going to carry a heavy package or if you\u2019re <strong>traveling with a dog<\/strong>. This way, the company can send you a cab that fits your needs.<\/p>\n<p>Alpha Taxis is also the<strong> first company of registered taxis for medical transport<\/strong>, therefore, do not hesitate to contact them for your medically required trips. This cooperative is also part of a program called PAM (whose aim is to <strong>help people with impaired mobility move through Paris<\/strong>). Unfortunately, these services are not clearly presented on the website or the app, and you will have to call to enjoy these options.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, a small text can be sent to the driver, which is quite useful if you need to get picked up from a train station or the airport: the driver can hold a sign with your name, for a <strong>more simple and personalized experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>easy and performant app to find a cab<\/li>\n<li>trustworthy and personalized service<\/li>\n<li>no extra fees for a phone call<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we don\u2019t like as much:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>number of passengers fixed to a maximum of 5, regardless of the size of the car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19223\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19223\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alpha-Taxi-App1.jpg\" alt=\"Alpha Taxi App\" width=\"640\" height=\"1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alpha-Taxi-App1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alpha-Taxi-App1-219x475.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alpha-Taxi-App1-473x1024.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alpha Taxi App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>App link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.alphataxis.android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/be\/app\/alpha-taxis\/id951686812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.alphataxis.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Website<\/a> (website in French)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uber-the-Leading-Peer-to-Peer-Ride-Service\"><\/span>Uber, the Leading Peer-to-Peer Ride Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12128\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver.jpg\" alt=\"Uber driver\" width=\"618\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver-475x475.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-driver-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kaysha\/17690962904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a similar way to G7 taxis, Uber has their own price scales for the duration of the trip and the distance. It is way cheaper than their competitors.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fee<br \/>\n<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pick up fee<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price per kilometer<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price per minute<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Unlike Parisian taxis, Uber\u2019s price scales are not publicized. There are some evident differences between the two, such as the\u00a0<strong>A, B and C price scale system,\u00a0<\/strong>used by Parisian taxis: Uber doesn&#8217;t operate this way. Nothing is indicated about meeting fees.<\/p>\n<p>However, several people reported on the company&#8217;s forums that a driver will deduct meeting fees when he will have taken more than <strong>11 minutes\u00a0<\/strong>to meet you.<\/p>\n<p>The calculation of this fee can vary between different cities, but don&#8217;t worry: you will be <strong>notified on the app\u00a0<\/strong>if this happens. You will also be able to know the exact cost.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the cost can vary based on factors such as the city, supply and demand, and others. The\u00a0<strong>price of a fare\u00a0<\/strong>can even change from <strong>one day to another<\/strong><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Uber\u2019s implantation in Paris hit the cab market like a bomb. This American company landed a new concept, consisting of <strong>innovating services at much lower prices<\/strong>. Consequently, taxi companies had to find an alternative or develop those new services too, in order to be able to compete with Uber.<\/p>\n<p>Uber offers numerous lines of service, able to satisfy all kinds of potential clients.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UberX:<\/strong> the classic Uber cab<\/li>\n<li><strong>UberX Priority:<\/strong> for a quicker service<\/li>\n<li><strong>UberVan:<\/strong> For families or people with a lot of luggage<\/li>\n<li><strong>UberBerline:<\/strong> High-end sedans<\/li>\n<li><strong>UbeComfort: <\/strong>modern cars with more space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On top of that, you can choose from three free options.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Uber Share:<\/strong> Searching for the <strong>cheapest trip<\/strong> available? Then you will love this service. The concept is very simple, you will take a cab with other people with roughly the same destination as yours. The price of the ride is divided between all the passengers, and you get to save up some money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UberAccess:<\/strong> available to handicapped people. Drivers of this service will follow special training to learn how to care for travelers with different types of handicaps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UberGreen:<\/strong> this line of service only uses hybrid or electric cars. In this case, Uber was the one to follow the lead of its competitor, as G7 launched a very similar service back in 2017. With Uber, however, the Green option is the same price as a basic UberX ride, which makes it an easy choice. With UberGreen, Uber is committed to supporting the energy transition of their drivers with partnerships and offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14820\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uber-chauffeur.jpg\" alt=\"Chauffeur Uber\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8536685@N07\/10277864666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alex Torrenegra<\/a> sous <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Creative Commons 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Right after the launch of Uber, fake Uber drivers saw the opportunity to make easy money. Since then, the company has made <strong>a few changes to protect its customers<\/strong>, by making sure they get into the right car.<\/p>\n<p>You can now check the driver\u2019s profile, see their picture, and read their reviews. There\u2019s even an optional feature to check if you\u2019re taking the right cab through a code you\u2019ll have to give your driver to confirm the ride. You can also contact emergency services directly through the app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we like:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How fast the service is<\/li>\n<li>The Uber Share line, easy and economical.<\/li>\n<li>The company\u2019s efforts to protect its clients<\/li>\n<li>A wide range of vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What we don&#8217;t like as much:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uber drivers can\u2019t use the taxi lanes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19224\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19224\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uber-App1.jpg\" alt=\"Uber App\" width=\"640\" height=\"1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uber-App1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uber-App1-219x475.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Uber-App1-473x1024.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19224\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>App link:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ubercab&amp;hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Android<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/fr\/app\/uber\/id368677368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/fr\/en\/?uclick_id=0a4444b4-2047-4800-93a5-30d4cc616418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-Comparison-Taxis-vs-Uber\"><\/span>Price Comparison: Taxis vs. Uber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"min-width: 800px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ride 7<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Details about the ride<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gare de Lyon \u2192 Grande Arche de la D\u00e9fense (22km\/ 13.6 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Ch\u00e2telet &#8211; Les Halles \u2192 Paris-CDG Airport (25 km\/ 15.5 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Gare de l\u2019Est \u2192 Paris-Orly Airport (25 km\/ 15.5 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Place d\u2019Italie \u2192 Paris-Orly Airport (11 km\/ 6.8 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Place des F\u00eates \u2192 Paris- CDG Airport (24 km\/ 14.9 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Gare Montparnasse \u2192 Paris- CDG Airport (37 km\/ 23 miles)<\/td>\n<td>Place de Clichy \u2192 Paris-Orly Airport (19 km\/ 11.8 miles)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/global\/en\/price-estimate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Uber<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac35<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac72<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac54<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac26<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac55<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac59<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g7.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Taxi G7<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac31-40<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac59<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac45<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac36<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac57<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac62<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.alphataxis.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Alpha Taxis<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac44-54<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac62-76<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac41<\/td>\n<td>34\u20ac<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac48-59<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac62-65<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We can see that prices sometimes even out. Uber is cheaper than taxis in some cases, and vice-versa. But because of Uber\u2019s dynamic pricing, prices can <strong>vary by a lot within one day.<\/strong> This is what I observed once for a ride between Place d\u2019Italie and the Orly Airport, where the price can go as high as \u20ac70.<\/p>\n<p>The best solution would be to check Uber\u2019s prices yourself before ordering a cab since Parisian taxis\u2019 tariffs follow guidelines, and their price for a ride to or from the airport cannot change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service-Comparison\"><\/span>Service Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6913\" src=\"\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Confort.jpg\" alt=\"confort\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Quality of service often depends on your driver more than the company, yet we can point out a few trends.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, you\u2019re more likely to have less waiting time with an Uber. Regarding the quality of service during the ride, people tend to appreciate how professional taxi drivers can be, though it may depend on the driver. Uber drivers sometimes provide <strong>water bottles or phone chargers<\/strong>, something that is quite unlikely to happen when you take a regular taxi.<\/p>\n<p>As for how fast you will get to your destination point, taxis probably win this round. They<strong> have a lane just for them<\/strong> (shared with buses), which can help a lot in case of heavy traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Another detail to take into account: an internet connexion is necessary to order and Uber. If you don\u2019t have good coverage or you don\u2019t have enough roaming data left, maybe you should take a cab instead.<\/p>\n<p>Uber had a great idea, which G7 copied later on, with the <strong>drivers\u2019 reviews and grading<\/strong> through the app. You can now immediately what previous users thought of the drivers. This also prompts the drivers to be on their best behavior with all passengers.<\/p>\n<p>To better compare the services, I made you a<strong> double-entry table.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table comparing Uber, G7 and Alpha Taxis\u2019 offers<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Uber<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>G7 Taxis<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Alpha Taxis<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Booking means<\/b><\/td>\n<td>App or website only<\/td>\n<td>Taxi kiosks, phone, website or app<\/td>\n<td>Taxi kiosks, phone, website or app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Maximum number of passengers<\/b><\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Drivers\u2019 average grade<\/b><\/td>\n<td>4.7 \/ 5<\/td>\n<td>4.8 \/ 5<\/td>\n<td>No grading service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Meet up fees<\/b><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Airport ride fares<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Varies<\/td>\n<td>Fixed-price<\/td>\n<td>Fixed-price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Family car<\/b><\/td>\n<td>UberVan and UberBlack SUV<\/td>\n<td>G7 Van<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hybrids\/ electric cars<\/b><\/td>\n<td>UberGreen<\/td>\n<td>G7 Green<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Sedans<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Uber Black et UberLux<\/td>\n<td>G7 VIP<\/td>\n<td>High-end vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Access for handicapped people<\/b><\/td>\n<td>UberAccess<\/td>\n<td>Option available + dedicated phone line<\/td>\n<td>Option available when booked by phone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Carpooling<\/b><\/td>\n<td>UberPOOL in 2 minutes from anywhere<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Access to taxi lanes<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Medically registered taxis<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes, if booked by phone call<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>On-board wifi connexion<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes, except for the basic G7 line of service<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Airport or train station personalized pick-up<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>English-speaking driver option<\/b><\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pets allowed<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Depends on the driver<\/td>\n<td>Bookable option<\/td>\n<td>Bookable option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Memberships<\/b><\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<td>Business Pass G7 and Club G7<\/td>\n<td>Available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Availability<\/b><\/td>\n<td>It is possible to book during rush hours<\/p>\n<p>Quite available during rush hours and at night<\/td>\n<td>Not many during rush hours<\/td>\n<td>Not many during rush hours and waiting times for bookings can be quite long<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Geographic Coverage<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Quite flexible with destinations and can go beyond the Parisian Region if needed<\/td>\n<td><i>Ile-de-France<\/i> only<\/td>\n<td><i>Ile-de-France<\/i> only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Customer Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td>The drivers are nice and you can follow them in real time.<\/p>\n<p>The full price is given when you book<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to contact the driver through the app<\/td>\n<td>Frequent delays<\/p>\n<p>It is difficult to contact customer service<\/td>\n<td>The drivers are nice and on time<\/p>\n<p>The prices are not always clear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A-Closer-Look-at-Ubers-Competitors\"><\/span>A Closer Look at Uber&#8217;s Competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Uber is clearly a leader in the market, it does have a few competitors which should not be ignored. Here are some of the most noteworthy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.fr\/ride\/transferts-aeroport\/paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIXT ride<\/a>: redefines the concept of a private driver using a premium service.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lecab.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LeCab<\/a>: The price of the rides is scaled and does not depend on hours or any other factors. Quite useful to plan your trips.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcel.cab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marcel<\/a>: Early booking gives you access to discount prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Carpooling is a possible option to visit outside Paris but it is not worth it within the city because the traffic gets quite complicated, there are often bottlenecks, and parking lots are quite expensive and difficult to find.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On this topic:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/ridesharing-apps-paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A Comparison of the 5 Best Ridesharing Apps in Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing between a regular taxi or Uber in Paris, as in many major cities around the world, is a common dilemma. 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