Arriving in Paris and unsure whether to take a taxi or a VTC? Here is exactly what sets them apart — and why a private chauffeur makes all the difference, especially for an airport or train-station transfer.
What is a VTC?
VTC stands for "Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur" — a private hire vehicle with a driver. It is a pre-booked private transport service with a dedicated professional chauffeur. Unlike a taxi, you don't hail a VTC in the street: you book it online, by email or by phone, and the price is fixed and known before departure.
Taxi vs VTC: the main differences
| Taxi | VTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Can be taken without booking (rank, street) | Booked in advance |
| Price | On the meter, varies with traffic | Fixed, known at booking |
| Pick-up | Taxi rank or hailed in the street | Personal meet & greet at the agreed place and time |
| Experience | Standard | Premium: recent vehicle, chauffeur in uniform |
The benefits of a private VTC chauffeur
- ✓No waiting at the airport. Your chauffeur is already waiting on arrival.
- ✓No queue. Skip the taxi line entirely.
- ✓Guaranteed fixed price. The fare is known at booking, with no surcharge.
- ✓Always a clean vehicle. A recent car, cleaned before every ride.
- ✓Safety. Vetted professional chauffeurs, careful driving.
- ✓Flight & train tracking. If you're delayed, the pick-up time is adjusted automatically.
- ✓Personalised welcome. Your chauffeur greets you with a name sign (tablet).
- ✓No bad surprises. Route, price and service agreed in advance.
- ✓Professional attire. A smart, discreet and courteous chauffeur.
- ✓Complimentary bottle of water. A little touch on board for every passenger.
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