So far so good - you've got your vacation rental lined up
in Paris and you have now arrived at one of the Paris
airports or train stations. But how will you get to your
apartment?
Private Car Service:
For this pre-paid service there will be a person waiting for
you as soon as you leave the customs area at the airport or on
the train platform. Look for your name on a hand-held sign and
then you'll be on your way! One reliable company that we have
used is
Global Transfer Services. They provide excellent
service at a reasonable price and you can even book and pay or
get a price quote online and extra luggage is not a problem.
This option is the least stressful and safest of any, the cost
for 4 persons is about 75€ (roundtrip less than 145€).
RER Train & Metro:
We advise this mode of transportation only for those
travelers that have used the Paris metro system before and are
traveling "light" as there are stairs that need to be
navigated and with baggage this may be difficult. Also note
that you will probably be tired and in unfamiliar territory -
a prime target for pickpockets! Save your first metro
experience for another day.
Roissy Bus & Air France Buses (airport service only):
After you leave the airport terminal you will then have to
find the embarkation point for one of these services. The bus
will then drop you off at one of a number of downtown
locations from which you need to find a taxi that will take
you to the apartment.
Shuttle Vans:
There are several van services that can be found on
the Internet. The usual procedure is that you book the van
online several days before arriving at either CDG or ORY.
Then, after you clear customs, you need to telephone the
shuttle company and inform them that you have arrived and they
will then set a meeting place where you will be met, usually
within about 30 minutes.
Taxi Public:
Taxis are available at certain locations at each terminal. The
level of service varies depending upon the driver. Sometimes
our guests have had trouble arranging a taxi for the return
trip to the airport. The cost is dependent on the traffic and
there may be surcharges for extra luggage.