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Paris Orly Airport (ORY) · Taxi fares guide
What an official taxi may charge between Orly and Paris in 2026, which extras are allowed and which are banned, worked examples for different group sizes, and how a pre-booked transfer is priced differently.
Quick answers
The six questions travellers ask most about what a taxi from Orly may cost, answered in a few lines each.
A regulated flat fare of €36 to the Left Bank and €45 to the Right Bank, the same in both directions. They are maximum amounts set by the French order of 24 December 2025 for 2026, and a driver may charge less.
Only a booking supplement (up to €4 for an immediate booking or €7 for a booking made in advance) and up to €5.50 for each passenger from the fifth, according to the consumer authority DGCCRF.
No. The DGCCRF states that luggage supplements do not exist in Paris and cannot be applied, including on airport flat fares. Charges for vans, large families, bicycles, pets and airport pick-ups are also banned.
No. It covers journeys between Orly and Paris itself. A ride to Versailles, La Défense or Disneyland Paris is charged by the meter, with a minimum fare of €8.
Yes. Drivers must accept card payment whatever the amount, and a printed receipt is compulsory for any fare of €25 or more.
No. These regulated rates are for taxis. A pre-booked private transfer is priced for the journey and the vehicle, and with us you see the fare for each vehicle before you pay.
The flat fares
The fares are set by the French state each year. These are the figures for 2026.
| Zone of Paris | Maximum flat fare in 2026 | Which addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Left Bank | €36 | The 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th and 15th arrondissements |
| Right Bank | €45 | The other arrondissements |
The DGCCRF is clear that regulated taxi rates are maximum tariffs, not compulsory ones, and that drivers can offer discounts. The Orly flat fares are the ceiling for the whole ride, whatever the traffic.
The same flat fare applies from Paris to Orly and from Orly to Paris. It applies to addresses inside Paris. A journey to the suburbs or to places such as Versailles is charged by the meter.
The regulation says a single flat fare is applied to one ride, even with several passengers. Extra passengers only add a supplement from the fifth person.
Source: Légifrance, order of 24 December 2025 and DGCCRF guidance on regulated taxi rates. Written 8 June 2026 by the DGCCRF.
Extras
Four small supplements are allowed. A long list of other charges is banned.
| Supplement | Maximum amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate booking | €4 | You book the taxi and it comes to you straight away |
| Booking in advance | €7 | You book the taxi ahead of time |
| Additional passengers | €5.50 each | For each passenger from the fifth, adults or children |
In Paris a booking supplement replaces the old practice of charging you for the taxi’s trip to reach you. The DGCCRF says that approach charge is strictly forbidden, so if you book, the only extra for the taxi coming to you is the booking supplement.
If you take a taxi from the rank at the terminal you pay the flat fare and nothing for booking. If you book a taxi in advance from your Paris address to Orly, add up to €7.
Source: DGCCRF. Amounts are maximums for 2026.
Worked examples
Our own arithmetic, using only the official maximum amounts, so you can compare a taxi with the metro.
| Scenario | Maximum taxi cost | Per person | Metro line 14 airport ticket, per adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult, Left Bank, from the taxi rank | €36 | €36 | €14 |
| 3 adults, Left Bank, from the taxi rank | €36 | €12 | €14 |
| 3 adults, Right Bank, from the taxi rank | €45 | €15 | €14 |
| 4 adults, Right Bank, from the taxi rank | €45 | €11.25 | €14 |
| 4 adults, Left Bank, booked in advance | €43 (€36 + €7) | €10.75 | €14 |
| 4 adults, Right Bank, booked in advance | €52 (€45 + €7) | €13 | €14 |
| 6 passengers, Right Bank, booked in advance, in a larger taxi | €63 (€45 + €7 + 2 × €5.50) | €10.50 | €14 |
From the rank, the Left Bank flat fare of €36 is cheaper per person than the €14 airport ticket once three adults share it (€12 each). The Right Bank fare of €45 needs four adults (€11.25 each). Book the taxi in advance and you need four adults for the Left Bank (€10.75 each) and four for the Right Bank (€13 each).
The metro is much cheaper for one traveller and is also fast, but it means stairs, a crowd and your own luggage. The examples show the maximum, a driver can charge less, and tips are never required. A pre-booked private transfer is a different product: its price is for the whole vehicle, shown in your quote.
Ticket prices are those published by Paris Aéroport and the Paris tourist office in 2026. Confirm current prices with RATP before you travel.
Your rights
The rules that protect you at the end of the ride.
Every taxi must carry a visible, working card terminal and the driver must accept a card payment whatever the amount. A driver may refuse cheques, but must say so on the outside window.
A printed receipt is compulsory for fares of €25 or more and must be given on request below that. For an airport flat fare it must state the flat fare and each supplement by name. If a supplement appears that is not on the list above, ask about it before you pay.
Raise it with the taxi company first. For Paris taxis you can also report it to the Préfecture de Police through its online form. For a problem with the price the DGCCRF also recommends reporting on SignalConso. Keep the receipt and note the licence plate, the radio code on the rear window and the driver’s professional card number.
Taxi or private transfer
The regulated tariff is for taxis. Here is how the two products differ.
| What differs | Official taxi from the rank | Pre-booked private transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets the price | The French state sets a maximum for the flat fare | The provider prices the journey and the vehicle |
| When you know the price | Orly to Paris: the flat fare is known in advance. Elsewhere: only at the end, by the meter | Before you pay, for each vehicle, in your quote |
| Extras | Only the supplements listed above | Any airport charges appear in your quote |
| Priced for | The ride, with a supplement from the fifth passenger | The whole vehicle, not per person |
| Best for | Trips you decide on at the last minute | Groups, luggage, families, early and late flights |
Choose Get Quote to see the fare for each vehicle for your own journey.
Questions
The official taxi flat fare is a ceiling set by the state, and a pre-booked transfer works differently. Enter your pick-up and drop-off in Get Quote and you see a fare for each vehicle before you pay, priced for the whole vehicle rather than per person, with airport charges shown in the quote. No meter runs while you sit in traffic and nothing changes at the kerb. Put the figure next to the taxi and metro numbers on this page, then decide: for a group or a lot of luggage the answer is often one vehicle instead of several tickets. A confirmation email follows your booking and our team confirms your journey.