You've landed, now what? How do you get into the city? There are a number of Paris airport transfer options, but for us, the absolute best way to get into the city is a private chauffeured car, and it's our top recommendation. The driver meets you at your gate, takes care of the luggage, and drives you directly to your accommodation. It's wonderful to know what's going to happen when you arrive.

Private Car Transfers Into Paris

You've retrieved your luggage and are met by your driver at the airport arrivals door. He takes control of your bags and settles you into his luxury vehicle. But before you reach your hotel, your 5-year old son simply has to use a bathroom. Pas de problème ! You mention it to the driver and he cuts across traffic, parks on the curb in front of a café, and escorts you and your son inside.

It's a true story, and it's one of the reasons we use a private transfer service. Another reason, of course, is that at the end of a long journey, we can use a little TLC once we're finally let off the plane. It's Paris, the most glamorous city in the world. Grab a little glamour for yourself!

Taxis from CDG to Paris

Taxis are the most common means of getting from the Paris to your hotel, and they're usually plentiful at the airports. Learn all you need to know in our guide to catching a taxi at Charles de Gaulle airport. Then travel easy!

Cheap Seats Into Paris – Buses & Trains

The cheapest way to get into Paris from the airport is to take a bus or ride the RER train. This route means more luggage handling on your part as you make your way to the bus at the airport and to your hotel at the other end, but it can save money.

We explore the possibilities and give you complete information in part two of our report on airport transfers. (Spoiler Alert: we're going to tell you that we think the convenience of a private transfer more than makes up for the small cost difference!)

Paris Airports & Airfare

About Charles de Gaulle Airport

While there are two international airports in Paris, you very likely will arrive at the larger one, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), located northeast of the city. It's the biggest airport in Europe and seems always to be expanding — you might want to read a brief guide before you arrive.

Airfare To Paris

The whole flying experience is often one of the worst parts of traveling, and that's why we try to make it as pleasant as possible. In our short guide to airlines and airfare, we'll share our years of experience in flying to Paris and choosing an airline.

Cheap Airline Tickets to Paris?

Notice the question mark? Although there are a ton of ticketing companies claiming they can save you tons of money on flights to Paris, we haven't found that to be the case. We don't know about you, but we don't want our magical trip to Paris to start with lousy flights, 6-hour layovers, uncomfortable seating, or substandard service.

In our guide we tell you the real story behind cheap airline tickets. At least, the story we've discovered in our years of experience flying to and from Paris. One hint — we like to have our voyage à Paris start when we settle in our seat on the airplane. Champagne, anyone?