LeCab: new fixed-price cab service
May 25, 2013, 10:26 am
#31
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
Posts: 3,780
It looks like they updated their website and it's now in English. Did the prices go up? 45E Orly Airport to Paris. 55E CDG to Paris. Parking fare will be added.
Will a standard taxi be more than that?
http://en.lecab.fr/our-services/airports/orly.html
Will a standard taxi be more than that?
http://en.lecab.fr/our-services/airports/orly.html
May 25, 2013, 10:35 am
#32
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
Posts: 3,780
Last 3 trips used Paris Airport Service-- 28E for 1 person, 33 E for 2 people, CDG to anywhere in Paris! Great clean cars, wonderful courteous bi lingual drivers. Highly recommended.
Their website is acting up lately, you may have to email for a reservation.
http://www.parisairportservice.com/
Their website is acting up lately, you may have to email for a reservation.
http://www.parisairportservice.com/
May 25, 2013, 11:22 pm
#34
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Try again or call them. If you call, there is an extra charge, but it is minimal around a euro... that is what they quoted me. But ask them and please be patient when you talk to them..
May 26, 2013, 7:33 am
#35
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: DL-Silver; BA-Bronze
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I used this service last week from the city to CDG. Everything worked very smoothly. Booked several days in advance on the web site. Confirmation was sent to me by email and text. On the morning of departure, I got the text saying that the driver was on the way and then another text saying that the driver had arrived. The car was in great shape - new, clean, etc... They had an ipad set up for the passengers to play music in the back. Driver was friendly and helped with the luggage. I would definitely use them again.
May 26, 2013, 6:06 pm
#36
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SEA, YVR
Programs: Alaska MVPG, Flying Blue Gold, BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
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I used this service last week from the city to CDG. Everything worked very smoothly. Booked several days in advance on the web site. Confirmation was sent to me by email and text. On the morning of departure, I got the text saying that the driver was on the way and then another text saying that the driver had arrived. The car was in great shape - new, clean, etc... They had an ipad set up for the passengers to play music in the back. Driver was friendly and helped with the luggage. I would definitely use them again.
May 27, 2013, 6:30 am
#37
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: IAD
Programs: DL-Silver; BA-Bronze
Posts: 1,162
Thanks for sharing your experience! Out of curiosity, did you need to use the app at all after booking on the website? I ask because I have neither an Apple nor an Android device (the app is incompatible on my Android tablet for some reason), and my phone is a Blackberry. I don't mind pre-booking all my trips from the website while at home, but am curious how necessary the app is.
May 27, 2013, 11:08 am
#38
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May 28, 2013, 12:05 am
#40
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May 29, 2013, 1:36 pm
#41
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
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How do I know the driver/car information? Will they have a card with my name near the baggage claim? I booked similar service in Rome where Driver will have a placard with my name.
I am also visiting Italy & Spain and didn't think I need European service for 2weeks.
May 30, 2013, 4:12 am
#42
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: BD, DL, UA, AA, Marriott, SPG
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I used this service last week from the city to CDG. Everything worked very smoothly. Booked several days in advance on the web site. Confirmation was sent to me by email and text. On the morning of departure, I got the text saying that the driver was on the way and then another text saying that the driver had arrived. The car was in great shape - new, clean, etc... They had an ipad set up for the passengers to play music in the back. Driver was friendly and helped with the luggage. I would definitely use them again.
45 Euros from the Radisson Champs Elysees to CDG. A taxi would probably have cost about the same since we went at 7:00 am and there was no traffic. Our trip from CDG to the city at 9:30 am cost 55 Euros using a taxi.
May 30, 2013, 7:02 am
#43
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Maybe I was not clear: I can book the travel using their app on my android phone but it will not work in Paris.
How do I know the driver/car information? Will they have a card with my name near the baggage claim? I booked similar service in Rome where Driver will have a placard with my name.
I am also visiting Italy & Spain and didn't think I need European service for 2weeks.
How do I know the driver/car information? Will they have a card with my name near the baggage claim? I booked similar service in Rome where Driver will have a placard with my name.
I am also visiting Italy & Spain and didn't think I need European service for 2weeks.
Maybe you could let them know that that when you book.. And ask for the driver to come in with your name on tha board.
May 31, 2013, 11:00 am
#44
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: Hilton-Gold
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I had the exact same experience. I booked using the website. I was not travelling with a smart phone.
45 Euros from the Radisson Champs Elysees to CDG. A taxi would probably have cost about the same since we went at 7:00 am and there was no traffic. Our trip from CDG to the city at 9:30 am cost 55 Euros using a taxi.
45 Euros from the Radisson Champs Elysees to CDG. A taxi would probably have cost about the same since we went at 7:00 am and there was no traffic. Our trip from CDG to the city at 9:30 am cost 55 Euros using a taxi.
I may also book for my return from Hyatt Vendome to Orly and will take regular taxi for CDG-Hyatt.
If email works, do you know if CDG has free wifi?
Jun 8, 2013, 1:25 am
#45
Join Date: Jun 2004
Programs: BD, DL, UA, AA, Marriott, SPG
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They contacted me via e-mail to confirm the booking. I also gave them my hotels telephone number via e-mail.
The car was already waiting outside the hotel when I checked out just a little before 7:00 am so they probably didn't need to call.
The car was already waiting outside the hotel when I checked out just a little before 7:00 am so they probably didn't need to call.
