Private Driver in Paris: Chauffeur Service for Airports, Business and the City
A private driver in Paris for CDG, Orly and Le Bourget transfers, business days and Versailles trips, with screened chauffeurs at a fixed price. Book now.
A private driver in Paris
A private driver in Paris meets you at Charles de Gaulle, Orly or Le Bourget, drives you to your hotel or meeting and stays on call for as long as you need, at a price fixed when you book. SilverDrive provides chauffeured Mercedes cars and vans in Paris for business travellers, families and VIP guests, as well as long-distance trips between Paris and Amsterdam, Brussels or Luxembourg.
Why book a private driver in Paris?
Paris is a beautiful city to be driven through and a stressful one to drive in. The périphérique is congested at peak times, central streets change direction and access often, parking is scarce, and the taxi queue at CDG can be long. A private driver solves those problems:
- Meet and greet at the airport, with flight tracking.
- A fixed price, with no meter running in a jam on the A1.
- A car that waits outside the boutique, restaurant or office.
- A discreet, English-speaking chauffeur who knows the city.
Airport transfers in Paris
| Airport | Location | Drive to central Paris (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | North-east, about 25 km | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Orly (ORY) | South, about 15 km | 30 to 45 minutes |
| Le Bourget (LBG) | North, business aviation | 30 to 45 minutes |
Your chauffeur tracks the flight and waits in Arrivals with a name sign. For private aviation, pickup is directly at the FBO at Le Bourget. See airport transfers.
Business days in Paris
Many clients book a driver for a full day of meetings. A typical day might start at La Défense, move to the 8th arrondissement around the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne, and end at a dinner in Saint-Germain. With hourly hire, the car waits between appointments, documents stay safely on board, and you can take calls in a quiet cabin.
For trade fairs at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles or Paris Nord Villepinte, we plan around the show traffic, which can be heavy on opening days.
Leisure and shopping
- Shopping: Avenue Montaigne, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the department stores on Boulevard Haussmann. Your bags go straight into the car. See our luxury shopping chauffeur service.
- Sightseeing: the Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro, the Louvre and Montmartre, at your own pace.
- Versailles: about 20 kilometres west of central Paris, usually 30 to 45 minutes by car. Arrive early to beat the queues.
- Champagne: Reims and Épernay are around two hours away and make a memorable full day.
- Giverny: Monet’s gardens, about an hour and a quarter north-west, best from spring to autumn.
Long-distance to and from Paris
SilverDrive is based in Amsterdam, and Paris is one of our most-driven long-distance routes. Clients travel by chauffeur from Amsterdam, Brussels, Antwerp and Luxembourg to Paris, often keeping the car and driver for the stay. Read the full comparison in Amsterdam to Paris, or see our Paris city page.
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Passengers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Up to 3 | Business travellers |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Up to 3 | Executives and VIPs |
| Mercedes-Maybach S-Class | Up to 3 | Fashion weeks, special occasions |
| Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Up to 7 | Families, teams, luggage |
Why choose SilverDrive in Paris
- Fixed price at booking, including tolls and waiting agreed in advance.
- Screened, English-speaking chauffeurs used to VIP and corporate guests.
- One contact for trips that start in Amsterdam or Brussels and continue in Paris.
- 24/7 availability, for early flights and late dinners.
Travelling with children? Child seats are available on request at no extra cost; mention the ages of your children when you book so the right seats are fitted.
How to book
- Share your pickup, destination, date and passenger count on the booking page.
- Receive a fixed price.
- Get your chauffeur’s details before the ride.
- Meet your chauffeur at the airport, hotel or station.
For multi-day programmes or events like Paris Fashion Week, send your schedule and we will build one quote.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Charles de Gaulle to central Paris?
Usually 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic on the A1 and the périphérique. At peak times it can take longer, which is why your chauffeur tracks the flight and plans the route on the day.
Can I hire a private driver in Paris by the hour?
Yes. Hourly hire suits shopping days, business meetings across the city or a trip to Versailles. The chauffeur waits between stops and the car is always close by.
Do you collect from Le Bourget for private flights?
Yes. Le Bourget is the main business aviation airport for Paris. The chauffeur meets you at the FBO terminal and drives directly to your destination.
Can you drive me from Amsterdam or Brussels to Paris?
Yes. Long-distance trips from Amsterdam, Brussels or Antwerp to Paris are a regular route, with the same chauffeur the whole way and the option to keep the car in Paris.
Do the chauffeurs speak English?
Yes. All SilverDrive chauffeurs speak English and are used to international guests.