"Private chauffeur" covers several very different realities in Paris. Between on-demand apps, taxis and a dedicated chauffeur placed at your disposal, both the price and the experience differ entirely. Here is what a private chauffeur service actually covers, what it costs, and when it is worth it.
Private chauffeur, ride-hailing, taxi: what actually differs
All three are passenger transport, but the model differs. A taxi runs on a meter and can be hailed in the street. An on-demand app assigns the nearest car, at a price that moves with demand. A private chauffeur is booked in advance, at a fixed price, with a named chauffeur and a known vehicle.
In practice this changes three things: the price is known before you get in, the chauffeur waits for you rather than the reverse, and the same chauffeur can stay with you for a full day.
The two main formats
At Paris Drivip the offer comes down to two simple formats, with no hidden extras:
- Transfers: point A to point B at a fixed price agreed in advance (airports, stations, hotels, Disneyland)
- Hourly hire: a chauffeur and vehicle booked by the hour who stay with you (shopping, business meetings, Fashion Week, full-day visits)
Real prices in Paris
Our rates are fixed and all-inclusive, with no night or weekend surcharge:
- CDG or Orly ↔ Paris: €80 sedan, €120 van
- Paris ↔ Paris: €55 sedan, €80 van
- Paris, CDG or Orly ↔ Disneyland: €100 sedan, €140 van
- Paris ↔ Versailles: €100 sedan, €140 van
- Hourly hire: €65/h sedan, €80/h van (3-hour minimum)
When a private chauffeur genuinely pays off
The service makes the clearest difference in a few situations where surprises are expensive:
- Airport arrivals with luggage, children, or after a night flight
- Business days with several meetings across Paris
- Shopping or Fashion Week, with purchases left in the car
- Very early departures, when neither the RER nor apps are reliable
- Group travel: one van replaces two taxis
How to book
Booking takes under two minutes online: route or duration, date, vehicle, contact details. The price appears immediately and stays guaranteed. Pay online or on board, your choice.
You then receive a confirmation with your booking reference, and the chauffeur contacts you before pick-up. Flights are tracked automatically for airport transfers.
Book your private chauffeur in Paris
Fixed price shown before booking, sedan or van, pay online or on board.
Get my priceFrequently asked questions
How much does a private chauffeur in Paris cost?
From €55 for a ride within Paris in a sedan, €80 for an airport transfer, and €65/h for hourly hire (3-hour minimum).
Do I need to book in advance?
It is preferable, ideally 24 hours ahead. Last-minute requests are possible subject to chauffeur availability.
Can the price rise if there is traffic?
No. Transfer prices are fixed and guaranteed at booking, whatever the traffic, hour or day.
How many passengers and bags?
Sedan: up to 3 passengers and 2 large suitcases. Van: up to 7 passengers and 6 to 7 large suitcases.
Do the chauffeurs speak English?
Yes, our chauffeurs speak French and English, and some also speak Turkish.