Reserving car shuttle from DeGaulle Airport to Paris

Are you referring to a private car? Or a shared shuttle van? Big difference, both in quality and price.

We have taken taxi twice from CDG to Paris and don't remember any significant line at the taxi stand. Rate is fixed at around 55 euros.

If you haven't considered it, there is public transport from CDG to Paris. There's different options depending on your hotel location. We'll be staying near Gare de Nord, so we're taking RER B into town. Then taking the 5 minute walk to our hotel.

That being said, I certainly can understand wanted to get into town via tax or car service. While more expensive, it's easier on the jetlagged brain :)

Here's a link to the airport's ground transportation options:

CDG Options

I was just looking at some this morning. We will be arriving with an extra bag and our cat so I was thinking a private car would be nice.

I found ziptransfers.com - Euro 49 from CDG to Paris

Private car services from CDG into Paris are notoriously unreliable. I have never had to wait in line for a taxi. There are usually several queued up and an attendant helps move things along. Paris taxis are clean and the drivers know how to maneuver through traffic. They can also use bus lanes. Rates are 55€ to the Left Bank, 50€ to the Right Bank, for up to 4 people and luggage. Tipping not required. Just be sure to go to the official taxi rank. Don't accept a ride from anyone approaching you inside the terminal as these are illegal operators. Do write the name and address, including the arrondisiment, of your destination on a slip of paper to give to the driver.

Do be careful with the taxis and what they charge. If you arrive late or very early they will attempt to charge you more. I had to argue with a taxi driver and quote the law. I finally told him I didn't have any more euros because he was furious that I refused to pay him the 75 euros he was asking me for. Other taxis I took in Paris were great, just the early airport run was a problem.

The RS Guide to France recommends Paris Webservices, which we used and were very happy with the driver, the car, and the service overall. They will wait for your flight if delayed and they give you full instructions on what to do in case of delay or other snafu.

It's up to you if you really want to go by car, but I have taken both Cars Air France (now Le Bus Direct apparently) and Roissy bus from CDG to central Paris. Then on by taxi if my hotel wasn't walking distance from the bus stop. No problem with either.

I was looking at the Roissy bus too but for two people it is €23 add to that the taxi fare from the bus stop to hotel and you are close to the taxi fare direct from the airport.

This doesn't answer the OP, who clearly isn't looking for a bus, but it is important to clarify differences between Roissybus and Les Cars Air France for others looking for info.

Roissybus is a city bus, double-long, outfitted with a suitcase rack in the middle on one side. You carry your suitcase up onto the bus, sit on city bus seats. People's extra luggage is on the floor or on any empty seat. I've even stood at times. It can have a fun atmosphere and is a good deal.

Les Cars Air France is a long-distance style bus, a coach, with a cushy seat for everyone--no standing in the aisle, large suitcases go under the bus and nothing in the aisles. I usually fall asleep when I take it.

And to add to Bets' post above, there is an alternative bus solution which is cheapest of all. The RATP buses 350 and 351 pick up at all terminals, and cost only 3 metro tickets (last time I used them) which you can buy from the driver. That is less than 5 euro, folks. The 350 terminates at .Gare de l'est and the 351 at Place de la Nation. You only need to get a cab to your hotel and Bob's your uncle.

SuperShuttle is a good ride-share service from CDG into Paris. It is in the $30 to $40 range. I also use it when I'm returning to the airport.

I am just wondering if anyone can help me with where I could leave luggage for a few hrs whilst in Paris for a stop over. Planning to take the bus tour but I don't think we will be able to take our suitcases onboard. Thank you for the shuttle info. There will be 4 of us so would it be cheaper to get a taxi from CDG to Paris than a share shuttle bus.

Hi zumba - how are you arriving in Paris? There is luggage storage at most of the main train stations:

Paris Train Station & Airport Luggage Storage
By Ben Lam | February 8, 2008 | in Airport Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Disneyland Paris Eurostar
Luggage storage at Paris train stations opening hours & prices:

Gare du Nord — Open 6:15 AM to 11:15 PM, 7 days a week. Located Level -1, below the North West Information booth, escalators down. Station for suburban and grand line trains (including Eurostar, TGV & Thalys), RER B, RER D, RER E and Metro line 2,4,5.
Gare de Lyon — Open 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM, closed Sundays. Located in Hall 3 under train lane “N”. Station for suburban and grand line trains (including Artesia and TGV), RER A, RER D and Metro line 1 and 14. Connection to CDG airport via Air France shuttle.
Gare d’Austerlitz — Open 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM, 7 days a week. Station for suburban and grand line trains (including Elipsos, Aqualys, TER, and Téoz), RER C, Metro line 5, and terminus for Metro line 10.
Gare de l’Est — Open 6:00 AM to 11:45 PM, 7 days a week. Located Level -1 (Metro level). Station for suburban and grand line trains (including Lyria, City Night Line and TGV), Metro line 4, 5, and 7.
Montparnasse — Open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, 7 days a week. Station for suburban and TGV trains, Metro line 4, 6, 12 and 13. Connection to CDG or ORY airport via Air France shuttle.
Marne la Vallée Chessy (Disneyland Paris station) — Open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 7 days a week. Station for RER A, TGV, Eurostar. Disneyland Paris also has its own baggage storage within the park, open 8 AM till 45 min. after close of Disneyland Paris.
Airport Charles De Gaulle Terminals 1 & 2 — Storage provided by Bagages du Monde. See their page on the official Aéroport de Paris website for prices.

Christi Thank so much for that info we are flying in to Beauvais Airport and then later in the evening leaving from CDG we get dropped off at Port Maillot by a shuttle so that is where I thought it best to leave our luggage for the day.

Back to OP-- it really is more of a pain in the butt to reserve a shuttle than just to take a taxi from CDG.

As for the 350 and 351 buses -- yes they are cheap but at least the 351 takes a LONG time as it goes through some of the Paris suburbs before coming into the city. Nor is the bus equipped for luggage - it's just a regular city bus. It is cheap and doable, but not the most pleasant experience. (I live two stops from the terminus at Nation for the 351 and have taken it a few times, but for someone who doesn't know where they're going, unless they're going to the end of the line, I would be a bit wary unless you're super good with directions, have a GPS map downloaded on your phone that you can access without data, etc.). I am impressed with Norma every time she mentions taking it because it's not easy or pleasant!!

Yes, Kim, it is a long bus ride, about 50 minutes, but, hey, it's cheap. Getting on at the airport means the bus is almost empty so we always snagged the seats in the centre, at the open space for strollers, etc., and had our luggage at our feet. Our favourite hotel is on rue Philippe-Auguste and just a short walk from where the 351 terminates. There are lots of taxis if needed to get to a hotel in any part of the city. The bus does go through some grungy suburban areas on its way into Paris, maybe because it serves a lot of those residents who work at or near CDG. It's interesting to see the less glamorous Paris.

The other good point for it is there's no changing ANYwhere. You just get on and go. I try to remind myself that rather than heading somewhere and getting on RER or Bus AirFrance, it's taking the same amount of time, just a lot less energy on my part schlepping on and off one line and on to another . . just get on the bus and go.

I have many times used Paris-Shuttle and Parishuttle and have never had one of those infamous horrible trips. Though I always am nervous. In fact, I used the former last year for my school's trip to Paris. It made everything a breeze.

Four of us--two adults two kids--will be arriving at CDG, each with a large suitcase plus carry bags. I'm worried that the average taxi won't be able to carry all our stuff. We could pay for 2 taxis to the Paris left bank for 110 EUR, but then we would have to split up. So, I'm thinking something like a meet-n-greet minivan from Paris Webservices for 110 EUR is a good idea?

I just returned from one week in Paris,
Had the same concern, arriving after an all night flight then transferring to Paris,
total 3 adults,
I used Royal Transfer Company, the driver had my name on a plaque as we exited baggage claim, helped us with bags to the van, and drove us to our hotel front step, a 45 minute drive, I paid 60 Euros to Royal Transfer (charged on line) and tipped the driver 5 Euros
worked out perfectly
Kevin

the dispatcher will put you in a cab that holds you and your stuff. There are cabs at the airport that hold 7 and luggage and 4 people with too much stuff will probably end up in one of those; they are not going to make you take two cabs.

Thanks for the replies kevnrogers and janettravels44 - very helpful.

Ditto to what Janet said. They will make sure you get in a taxi that fits you all. 50€ if you're going to the Right Bank, 55€ to the Left Bank.

No need to spend 110€.