Help with approx Taxi cost!

Hi Folks,

We are off to Paris next Thursday and will arrive via shuttle bus at Porte Maillot. We are staying at Astor Saint Honore, 11 Rue d%26#39;Astorg and I have looked at RATP for some help in getting to the hotel but it%26#39;s two lines and still about a 5 minute walk to the hotel.

Given that we are going to have luggage we are thinking that a taxi might be the best bet. Can anyone tell me how much roughly we can expect to pay and what the traffic is likely to be like at 10.30am??

Thanks in advance

Kat

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Hi;

You say you are taking the shuttle to Porte Maillot.

Are you taking the Air France Shuttle?

If so you might consider staying on past the Porte Maillot stop and get off at the Arc de Triomphe stop.

The cost is the same.

There is a taxi stand right there and the fare to the Astor would be around 7 euros...

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The distance is roughly 3.5 km per car. You can find the rates at http://www.taxi-paris.net - it will probably be the minimum fare: 5.60 euro (not counting extra charge for luggage).

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Hi,

We are getting the shuttle from Beauvais and I understand it only goes to Port Maillot.

It looks like it will be worth taking a taxi at around 7 euros it will save a lot of stress.

Thanks for your replies, it has been most helpful and much appreciated!

Do you know if there is a taxi stand at Port Maillot or will we need to walk somewhere to get one?

Thanks

Kat

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Hi,

The shuttle will drop you close to Hotel Concorde Lafayette, and you can have a try to get a taxi there, there are always some waiting there. There%26#39;s a taxi station a bit further, walk the opposite direction (mind the hotel tower will then be behind you, on your left), pass the main entrance of Palais des congrès and walk 5 minutes to %26quot;Avenue de la Grande Armée%26quot; (there%26#39;s a %26quot;café-restaurant%26quot; at the corner), the taxi station is there. If there%26#39;s any taxi waiting, just pay attention to those passing by to hail one, it is free if the sign on the roof is lit up.

Enjoy your trip !

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Depending on the time of day and vageries of surface traffic, the fare for a Taxi Parisian from the BEAUVAIS SHUTTLE drop off on Blvd. Général Pershing to the Hôtel Astor Saint Honore, 11 Rue d%26#39;Astorg, 75008 should run 9€-10€ or so.

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Thanks everyone fot your help it is much appreciated and I feel better prepared for our visit now!

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Sorry for my question but I am also trying to find out what i ashould for my family gtransportation from my hotel (Novotel paris montaprnasse) to olry airport by taxi. I would like to ask if you could tell me what is this sign

http://tinyurl.com/8mg3o7

is it a taxi station ? it is right in front of my hotel !!!

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Hi,

Not exactly a station, this is where taxis can stop and let their passengers step out of the car. Best thing would be to ask the reception to call you a taxi.

If you can walk and don%26#39;t mind taking the Air France bus, it is not that far (http://tinyurl.com/axvcfc ), in front of Le Méridien Hotel.

Bye !

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I really thank you for your advice.

I believe I will prefer the taxi solution, but by the way the air france bus operates 5:00 in the morning ??

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You%26#39;re welcome .I think the air france bus starts later, around 6 am. Enjoy your trip !

Bye,

Bruno