I need to be at CDG by 7:30 on a Monday morning (11:25 am flight direct to US), and am trying to determine the best way to do that. I'd prefer not to schlepp my bag through the streets from Rue des Rosiers to the RER B station at Chatelet Les Halles. I'd prefer to take a taxi directly from my apartment, but can't quite figure out how to make that happen. Others here have recommended the G7 app for scheduling a taxi. When I go on the App store (iPhone) I can OPEN the app, but cannot GET the app. Further investigation on the G7 website seems to suggest that I cannot download the G7 app while in the US. So, please, do you know: will I be able to download the G7 app once I am in Paris? Would there be a better way to schedule a reliable taxi pickup for approximately 6:45 am (?) on a Monday morning? Or is there a reliable car service that you would recommend that doesn't cost much more than a taxi? Thank you so much for any light you can shed on this conundrum!
Posted by
Upstate NY, USA
825 posts
I am currently in the US and am downloading the G7 app as we speak. So, try the on/off button?
Are you staying at a hotel? Alternatively, they can call a cab for you.
Posted by
San Francisco area
1804 posts
Maybe it was a temporary glitch? I just tried it here at home and it downloaded fine. Every 2 weeks or so I completely shut down my phone and restart it. Perhaps try that too.
Good luck and enjoy your trip.
Posted by
Paris
6913 posts
G7 also has a website, www.g7.fr
You can order on it. 6.45 AM is a good timing (prudent approach).
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2547 posts
You can also call Taxi G7 using the English phone line: 01 41 27 66 99 or +33 1 41 27 66 99.
There is an additional charge to the fixed fares of 7€ for scheduling a taxi for pickup.
Posted by
133 posts
G7 is awesome and works.
We just came back last week from Paris. Our flight was at 10:50 am.
Our itinerary required us to arrive into Paris the day before from Switzerland, at Gare de Lyon.
So we just booked a room at the Sheraton CDG. The hotel is in the airport, so the next morning, we had a simple walk to the security lines, which were VERY long. So do pad in some time for that.
Posted by
OP
New Orleans
1206 posts
Thank you everyone for your help! After several days of trying, including turning my phone on and off, I was finally able to download the G7 app! Whew! I have no idea why that was so difficult. In the meantime, I also now made note of the G7 English language phone number and the G7 website, both of which y’all have told me could also be used for scheduling a cab. I so appreciate the very useful suggestions and continue to be grateful for the quick and thoughtful advice from thoughtful and caring people on this forum. May your traveling be joyful and safe!