Transfers in France
France has big airports, fast trains and long drives to the coast and the mountains. Taxi firms, VTC chauffeurs and shared shuttles cover every main gateway, from Paris to the Riviera and the Alps ski resorts.
Main airports in France
- Paris CDG and Orly airports for Paris and Disneyland Paris
- Nice Airport for Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez
- Marseille Airport for Marseille, Aix and Cassis
- Lyon and Bordeaux airports for Lyon and Bordeaux
- Geneva Airport in Switzerland, the main gateway for French Alps ski resorts such as Chamonix, Courchevel and Val Thorens
Paris airport taxi flat fares
Official 2026 Paris taxi fares are fixed per car, not per person: CDG to the Right Bank about €56 and the Left Bank about €65; Orly to the Left Bank about €36 and the Right Bank about €45. There is no luggage supplement. Elsewhere, taxis use the meter, with a 2026 national flag fall of at most about €4.48 and a minimum fare of about €8.
Taxi, VTC or shuttle?
Taxis can be hailed or taken from a rank and use a regulated meter elsewhere. VTC (private hire) cars must be booked in advance and show a red sticker. Shared shuttles are the cheapest option for ski resorts, while private cars suit families and groups.