Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver between Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport?
About €44 including VAT from central Paris, day or night. The price is worked out before you book, from the distance (€1.50 per km up to 40 km), and does not change afterwards. Luggage included; tolls and any extra costs are shown before you book.
How much is a private driver between Paris and Orly airport?
About €29 including VAT from central Paris, at any time, calculated the same way: the exact price is shown before you book.
How is the price calculated?
Per kilometre of the route: €1.50 from 0 to 40 km, €1.35 from 40 to 60 km, €1.20 beyond, with a €12 minimum. There is no pick-up charge and no per-minute rate. The price is announced before you book and does not change afterwards, even in traffic.
Is there a night or weekend surcharge?
No. The price is the same at 4 am, on a Sunday or on a public holiday.
When will I be charged?
When you book, your card is saved and a pre-authorisation is placed. The actual amount is charged automatically at the end of the ride, and the receipt is emailed to you.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 2 hours before pick-up, using the link in your confirmation email. Less than 2 hours before, or if you do not show up, a fee of 50% of the fare applies, at least €10 and at most €17.
How long will the driver wait?
10 minutes free at an address, 45 minutes free at the airport after landing (your flight is tracked). After that, waiting costs €0.30 per minute.
Can I book less than 24 hours ahead?
Yes, up to 2 hours before pick-up. Between 2 and 24 hours ahead, Sid, the driver, confirms within 30 minutes; without confirmation nothing is charged. More than 24 hours ahead, the ride is confirmed instantly if the slot is free.
Can I hire a driver by the hour?
Yes: €45 per hour (2-hour minimum), €170 for a half day (4 h), €320 for a full day (8 h), with 40 km included per booked hour, then €1.20/km. Extra time on the day is charged €45/h per quarter hour. For 4 hours or more, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, then 50% of the price.
How many passengers and suitcases?
Up to 4 passengers and 4 suitcases in a Toyota hybrid estate car with a large boot.
Where do you operate?
The whole Paris region (Île-de-France: Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise) and the Oise, including Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais airports, the Paris train stations, Disneyland Paris and Versailles.
Can I hail the car in the street?
No. Like every licensed private-hire driver (VTC) in France, SCA LINK only takes pre-booked rides. Book online, even for a pick-up in 2 hours.
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