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Night taxi in Paris: fares, availability and tips

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Taking a taxi at night in Paris

Paris never sleeps, and neither do its taxis. Whether you're coming home from a night out, a show, or a dinner, here's what you need to know about taking a night taxi in Paris.

Night fares

Parisian taxis apply different rates depending on the time and zone:

  • Rate A (day, Paris): €1.14/km
  • Rate B (night, Paris / day, suburbs): €1.46/km
  • Rate C (night, suburbs): €1.61/km

The night rate applies from 7pm to 7am Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays and holidays.

With TaxiNeo: you know the exact price before booking, night or day. No need to calculate.

24/7 availability

Unlike rideshare services that reduce their fleet at night (and increase prices), Parisian taxis operate 24 hours a day. Taxi stands remain active, and with TaxiNeo, you can book at any hour.

Night safety

Taking a taxi at night is one of the safest options:

  • Identified driver: visible license, registered vehicle number
  • Tracked ride: real-time GPS
  • No risk of unlicensed drivers
  • Secure payment: no need to handle cash

Tips for a successful night taxi

  1. 1.Book in advance via TaxiNeo rather than waiting on the street
  2. 2.Send your location to a loved one via the app
  3. 3.Use taxi stands if you haven't booked (stations, main squares)
  4. 4.Check the sign: an available taxi displays "TAXI" in green

Most requested neighborhoods at night

  • Bastille / Oberkampf: bar and restaurant area
  • Châtelet / Les Halles: last metro trains
  • Champs-Élysées: nightlife
  • Pigalle / Montmartre: nightlife district

With TaxiNeo, book your night taxi in seconds. Fixed price guaranteed, even after midnight.

Frequently asked questions

From what time does the night rate apply in Paris?

The night rate starts at seven in the evening and runs until ten the next morning, with Sundays and public holidays added. The switch happens automatically during the ride: a ride started at ten to seven moves to the night rate ten minutes later. The meter shows the current letter, which lets you check that the rate applied matches the time.

Is it easy to find a cruising taxi after midnight?

Less and less as the night goes on: after one in the morning cruising taxis become scarce and most of the supply concentrates at ranks, outside stations, hospitals and major junctions. Booking, even fifteen minutes ahead, remains the surest way to get a vehicle.

Does the night rate also apply on Sundays?

Yes, Sundays and public holidays fall under the higher rate all day, in addition to the seven in the evening to ten in the morning band on other days. The meter shows the current letter, which lets you check that the rate applied matches the day and time.