Fixed price vs meter: the comparison
When you take a taxi, two pricing modes exist: the traditional kilometric meter and the fixed price offered by platforms like TaxiNeo. Which one to choose?
The meter: how it works
The meter calculates the price by combining:
- Distance traveled (€/km)
- Waiting time (traffic jams, red lights)
- Applicable rate (A, B, C, or D depending on time and zone)
Advantages:
- Official and regulated system
- Fair for very short trips
Disadvantages:
- Impossible to know the price in advance
- Price increases with traffic
- Stress during the ride (watching the meter run)
- Possible surprises (detours, waiting time)
Fixed price: how it works
The fixed price is calculated before booking based on:
- Pickup and drop-off addresses
- Estimated distance and travel time
- Applicable regulated rate
Advantages:
- You know exactly how much you'll pay
- No stress during the ride
- Traffic jams don't change anything
- Easy to compare and budget
Disadvantages:
- May be slightly more expensive than a meter in ideal conditions (no traffic)
When to choose fixed price?
Fixed pricing is almost always advantageous:
- Rush hour: traffic inflates the meter
- Long trips: airport, suburbs, intercity
- Tight budget: you know the exact cost
- Peace of mind: no unpleasant surprises
When is the meter still interesting?
- Very short trip (less than 2 km) in Paris without traffic
- Spontaneous pickup on the street (no booking)
The TaxiNeo approach
TaxiNeo combines the best of both: regulated taxis with a guaranteed fixed price. You get the quality and safety of an official taxi, with the transparency and predictability of a fixed price.
Try TaxiNeo fixed pricing: enter your trip and see the price in seconds. No meter, no stress.