AIRPORT EXIT

France airport exit guides

Paris CDG is well-connected but the taxi queue can be a 90-minute wait and the RER B has a scam problem of its own. Know your route before you land.

Common exit risks
  • • Unlicensed touts inside CDG arrivals quoting €90+
  • • Pickpockets on RER B between CDG and central Paris
  • • Drivers refusing card and claiming the machine is broken
Cash & card advice
  • • Paris taxis charge a fixed flat fare from CDG/ORY into central Paris by zone. Card accepted; cash preferred by some drivers.
Ride-hailing status
  • • Uber and Bolt work at CDG and ORY from designated lots. Follow signs to 'VTC' pickup.
AIRPORTS IN FRANCE
POPULAR ROUTES IN FRANCE

FAQ

Does Uber work at airports in France?
Uber and Bolt work at CDG and ORY from designated lots. Follow signs to 'VTC' pickup.
Should I pay an airport taxi in cash or card in France?
Paris taxis charge a fixed flat fare from CDG/ORY into central Paris by zone. Card accepted; cash preferred by some drivers.
What currency do I need for a taxi in France?
France uses the EUR (€). Card widely accepted; some drivers claim 'card broken' — insist. Avoid changing money at airport kiosks — the rate is usually 5–15% worse than a bank ATM inside the terminal.
Do I tip taxi drivers in France?
Not expected — round up. Drivers do not rely on tips the way US drivers do, and inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
What airport scams are common in France?
The three most reported on arrival: Unlicensed touts inside CDG arrivals quoting €90+; Pickpockets on RER B between CDG and central Paris; Drivers refusing card and claiming the machine is broken. See the individual airport guides for terminal-specific details.
Which airports in France have exit guides?
We cover 6 airports in France — including CDG, LYS, MRS, NCE, ORY. Each guide has the official taxi rank location, fair fare, ride-hailing status and the scams to watch for on arrival.