I see a thread from a couple years ago about transportation from CDG to Paris. Most recommended the fixed rate taxi. We had a very bad experience with this in 2017, there was a bad traffic jam and the driver insisted that our fee was more because it took so long. Also her driving was frightening. We are going back in June of 2026 and are wondering if anyone has any tips from a recent trip or a driver that you can recommend.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
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I've always taken a cab and fortunately have never had the experience you had.
I did have a traffic jam one time that made the journey take so long the fixed rate flipped over to a meter but when I got to the hotel the taxi driver (who spoke minimal English) waved his hand at the meter and said NO to the amount shown and stated the fixed rate.
In your instance this is a good time to have cash to pay and just give the fixed rate amount. Also take pictures of the cab number and I would do the meter too, probably, then report to the taxi authorities. IF you are going to a hotel, I might go inside and get the reception person to come out and speak with the driver. This would be harder for me as I am a solo traveler but if you are with your wife you could send her inside for help while you continue to speak with the driver.
I do have the hotel's address written on an index card along with the amount of the fixed rate out beside it. I also ask before I get in the car if they will accept ApplePay.
I'm sorry you had one bad driver. TBH, based on my experience, this is the exception not the rule.