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Instead go through the airport exit doors to the taxi line. The line may look long and daunting when alot of passengers deplane, but it goes fast. The legitimate taxis work for Taxi Parisien. Leave a Comment
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If you find yourself getting a taxi whilst in Paris, watch out for "helpful" taxi drivers offering to put your things in the boot of the car.....they charge 3 euros per item. My sister discovered this recently when she came to stay with me for the weekend- She had a very small weekend case and two small carrier bags of things she had bought here and when she went to get in her taxi to go back to the airport the taxi driver jumped out and opened the boot for her. She then got in to realise that the taxi driver had already put 10 euros on the meter!
If you have stuff that you could keep in the passenger seat with you, say no to the boot!!! Leave a Comment
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Gypsy cabs: The person approachees you and looks official, grabs your luggage as though he is trying to help. Takes you to area in garage ( because gypsy cabs dont pay airport fees, they hide in garage areas ). Perhaps the driver was a harmless gypsy cab, but I was afraid being a foreigner, getting into an unmarked car, so i got out but he charged me a lot and I was afraid and just got out as fast as i can. Leave a Comment
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Cabs...beware of cab drivers who appear friendly, but forget to tell you about the luggage surcharge, then take you three times round the city pretending they don't know where they are going AND stop for petrol leaving the meter running! It's a traditional trick in many cities, but make sure you are aware of the price to your destination before setting off and make sure you have a map to show them for clarification. Leave a Comment
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Ok, this happened to me before the 'arrival' of the Euro currency. A taxi driver gave me a faulty 100 French Franc Note as change ! Afterwards from other tourists I heard that this thing happened to them also. Everywere in the world tourists are an easy target for this type of events. Thats life :-)) Leave a Comment
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One night (or techinally morning) after partying we decided to take a taxi home. We found one and we got in and we giggling and laughing until we realized that he kept driving in circles around the arc de triomphe to make the meter higher. We just got out of the taxi and ended up being farther away than when we stated.
There are many people who drive taxis illegally in france to keep you from this problem they are required to have a taxi drivers card, feel free to ask for it. Leave a Comment
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Taxis are very, very expensive in Paris. Use the Metro for your transportation needs unless absolutely necessary. Paris is a big puzzle of a city. I often came to the conclusion that they were driving around for a while before taking me to my destination. I could be wrong, but I am sure that I payed too much. Walking is proven to reduce heart disease?
Always use the taximeter and keep your eyes and your map open.
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a writer commented about the very high cost of taking a shuttle for two people, and recommended waiting in the taxi line instead. I agree that a taxi would be a better alternative, but that can take a very long time when many flights arrive at once. My suggestion (I've done this for years) is to book a car service because they will meet you in baggage claim, and the cost generally will be more than a taxi but less than a shuttle.
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