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Ritz Paris · 15 place Vendôme · Paris 1st
Chauffeur Service Ritz Paris: Airport Transfers and Hourly Hire from Place Vendôme
A private chauffeur for guests of the Ritz Paris: fixed-price transfers from CDG, Orly and Le Bourget to the door on Place Vendôme, and a car with driver for shopping, dinners and day trips during your stay.
- CDG → Ritz from €85, tolls included
- English-speaking chauffeurs, 24/7
- Mercedes E-Class, S-Class and V-Class
A chauffeur service built around a stay at the Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris has stood at 15 place Vendôme, in the 1st arrondissement, since César Ritz opened it in 1898. The square sits between the Tuileries Garden and the Opéra Garnier, with rue de la Paix to the north and rue de Castiglione to the south — in the heart of Paris, but also in a dense, busy part of the city.
Guests of the hotel usually need three things from a chauffeur: a smooth arrival from the airport, a car on call for appointments and evenings, and a reliable ride back for the flight home. We provide all three with the same fixed-price logic: the amount is shown in the calculator at the top of this page before you book, tolls included, and it does not change with traffic once you have confirmed.
- Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel entrance on Place Vendôme
- Flight tracking and a name-sign welcome at the airport
- 15 minutes of waiting included after landing
- Bilingual French / English chauffeurs, discreet and punctual
- Bottled water and phone chargers on board
- Free cancellation up to 3 hours before pick-up
We are an independent chauffeur company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux and are not affiliated with the Ritz Paris. You — or your assistant, travel advisor or the hotel concierge on your behalf — book directly with us.
Fixed prices between the Ritz Paris and the airports
These fixed prices come straight from our booking calculator for a weekday morning, with 2 passengers and 2 suitcases. Distances and times are those calculated for average traffic.
| Route | Distance / time | E-Class | V-Class | S-Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG airport → Ritz Paris | 29 km / 43 min | €85 | €130 | €198 |
| Orly airport → Ritz Paris | 18 km / 33 min | €83 | €110 | €183 |
| Le Bourget airport → Ritz Paris | 17 km / 28 min | €112 | €149 | €176 |
| Beauvais airport → Ritz Paris | 86 km / 85 min | €135 | €180 | €443 |
| Gare du Nord → Ritz Paris | 3 km / 10 min | €93 | €114 | €151 |
| Opéra district → CDG airport | 25 km / 38 min | €85 | €130 | €185 |
| Opéra district → Orly airport | 19 km / 38 min | €83 | €110 | €158 |
Fixed prices including VAT and tolls, for 2 passengers and 2 suitcases; the exact price of your trip is shown in the calculator at the top of the page.
There is no hotel or "palace" surcharge in our prices: the Ritz is priced like any other address in central Paris. Night-time departures and peak dates can change the fare, which is why the calculator always shows the price for your exact date and time before you pay.
From the arrivals hall to Place Vendôme
1. Before you fly
Book online with your flight number and the number of suitcases, and pay online. The price you see is the price you pay.
2. At the airport
We track your flight from take-off. Your chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name, whatever the actual landing time, with 15 minutes of waiting included. For CDG, the meeting point depends on your terminal; for private flights, see our Le Bourget transfer page.
3. On the road
From CDG, the drive usually takes around 45 minutes; from Orly or Le Bourget, around half an hour. Water and chargers are on board, and the chauffeur speaks English.
4. At the Ritz
The car stops at the hotel entrance on Place Vendôme. The chauffeur unloads your luggage at the door, so you can walk straight to reception.
Which car for a Ritz Paris guest
- Mercedes S-Class (First Class) — the natural choice for the Ritz: a spacious, quiet rear seat for 2 passengers. From €176 from Le Bourget, €183 from Orly.
- Mercedes E-Class (Business Class) — elegant and efficient for 2 passengers and 2 suitcases. From €83 from Orly, €85 from CDG.
- Mercedes V-Class (Van) — up to 7 passengers and 7 suitcases: families, couples with heavy luggage, or a team arriving together. From €110 from Orly.
- Mercedes-Maybach — on request, subject to availability.
Travelling with children? Ask for a baby seat or booster in the details field when you book.
A chauffeur on call during your stay
Place Vendôme is a walkable base, but a day in Paris quickly spreads out: a fitting on avenue Montaigne, lunch on the Left Bank, a museum, then dinner in another arrondissement. With hourly hire, the same chauffeur and car stay with you; the driver waits nearby and is back at the door when you call.
| Hourly hire from the Ritz Paris | E-Class | V-Class | S-Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 hours (minimum charged) | €283 | €323 | €385 |
| 8 hours (full day) | €563 | €643 | €765 |
| 10 hours | €703 | €803 | €955 |
25 km included per hour; extra km €3 (E-Class), €4 (V-Class), €5 (S-Class). Fixed prices including VAT; the exact price is shown in the calculator at the top of the page.
Ideas for a day from Place Vendôme
- Shopping: rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, avenue Montaigne, then the department stores on boulevard Haussmann — bags stay in the car between stops.
- Culture: the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay or the Fondation Louis Vuitton, without queuing for a taxi afterwards.
- Evenings: drop-off at the restaurant, the Opéra or a private event, pick-up at the agreed time.
- Business: meetings at La Défense or in the 8th arrondissement, with time to work in the back of an S-Class.
Day trips and longer journeys from the Ritz
Many guests use a chauffeur for one day outside Paris. Leave from the hotel when it suits you and return the same evening.
- Versailles — the palace and gardens, a half-day or full-day outing.
- Champagne — Reims and Épernay, a full day; see a day in Champagne.
- Giverny — Monet's house and gardens.
- Normandy — the D-Day beaches or Deauville, a long day best done in an S-Class or V-Class.
- City to city — Brussels, Lyon, Geneva or the Riviera, with your luggage door to door.
For these itineraries, the fixed price is shown in the calculator before you book.
For American guests at the Ritz
Flying in from the United States? A few points that help:
- Payment: online when you book, by bank card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Amounts are in euros; your bank handles the conversion.
- Tipping: not included and not expected in France — entirely at your discretion.
- Early arrivals: overnight flights land at dawn; the chauffeur waits whatever time you land, and you can keep the car by the hour if your room is not ready.
- Language: our chauffeurs speak English, so you can change plans on the way without a phrasebook.
More tips in our guide to the best chauffeur service in Paris for Americans.
Discretion, reviews and how we work
Our chauffeurs are discreet: they do not discuss who they drive, where or why. Our Mercedes sedans and vans suit Place Vendôme better than a stretch limousine: elegant, quiet and easy to place at the hotel entrance.
We are rated 4.8/5 on Google (32 reviews). We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and our booking calculator works the same way for a 6 a.m. airport run as for a midnight return from dinner.
Staying at another palace on a later trip? We also serve Le Meurice, the Hôtel de Crillon, the Four Seasons George V, the Plaza Athénée and Le Bristol.
Chauffeur services for palace guests in Paris
How it works
Three simple steps, from booking to arrival.
Enter your route, date and time: you see the fixed price for each vehicle before confirming.
Your chauffeur tracks your flight or train and welcomes you with a name sign, or waits for you at your address.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a chauffeur from CDG to the Ritz Paris?
€85 in a Mercedes E-Class, €130 in a V-Class and €198 in an S-Class, tolls included, for 2 passengers and 2 suitcases. For the return to the airport, the fixed price is shown in the calculator; for reference, central Paris (Opéra) to CDG is €85, €130 and €185. See our CDG airport transfer page.
How long does it take from CDG to the Ritz Paris?
Our calculator gives about 43 minutes for 29 km in average traffic. Allow more at rush hour.
How far is the Ritz Paris from Orly and Le Bourget, and what does it cost?
Orly is 18 km away, about 33 minutes: €83, €110 and €183 (E-Class, V-Class, S-Class). Le Bourget, the business-aviation airport, is 17 km away, about 28 minutes: €112, €149 and €176. Distances and times come from our calculator in average traffic.
Does the Ritz Paris have its own chauffeur service?
Ask the hotel concierge about the hotel's own arrangements. We are an independent company, not affiliated with the Ritz Paris; you, your assistant or the concierge can book with us directly at a fixed price.
Where will the chauffeur pick me up at the Ritz?
At the hotel entrance on Place Vendôme. If you prefer another meeting point on the square or nearby, write it in the « details » field when you book and the chauffeur goes there.
How do I book a chauffeur from the Ritz?
Directly online in the calculator at the top of the page, at least 3 hours before pick-up: enter the Ritz as the address, the destination, the date and the time, and the fixed price appears at once. You, your assistant or the concierge can book and enter the guest's name and mobile number.
Can the chauffeur wait for me during appointments or shopping?
Yes, with our hourly chauffeur service. The chauffeur stays nearby and comes back to the door when you call. Up to 4 hours costs €283 in an E-Class, €323 in a V-Class and €385 in an S-Class; 8 hours costs €563, €643 and €765, with 25 km included per hour.
Can you organise transport over several days of my stay?
Yes. Book each transfer and each hourly hire in the calculator, or send us your dates and appointments and we prepare the bookings. Each has its own fixed price, and each can be cancelled free of charge up to 3 hours before pick-up.
Can you handle arrivals and departures for a private event at the Ritz?
Yes. Book one or several cars by the hour for the length of the event, and give the timings and guest names in the « details » field. Our chauffeurs are discreet and do not share guest names or journeys. Several vehicles can be coordinated for a group.
Is there a palace surcharge?
No. The Ritz is priced like any other address in central Paris; the fixed price shown in the calculator is the price you pay.
Which car do you recommend for Ritz guests?
The Mercedes S-Class for a couple, the E-Class for a more economical transfer with 2 suitcases, and the V-Class for families or groups up to 7 passengers with 7 suitcases. A Mercedes-Maybach is available on request, subject to availability.
What is included in the price?
The chauffeur, the Mercedes, fuel, tolls and VAT, flight tracking, a name-sign welcome at the airport, 15 minutes of waiting after landing, water and phone chargers on board. There is no meter and no supplement for traffic.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight and adjust the pick-up to the actual landing time. 15 minutes of waiting are included after landing.
How do I pay and can I cancel?
You pay online when you book, by bank card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal. Cancellation is free up to 3 hours before pick-up.
Can I book a chauffeur by the hour?
Yes. Choose "Hourly hire" in the calculator to book a chauffeur by the hour or the day.
Can I cancel my booking?
Cancellation is free up to 3 hours before the pick-up time.
How do I pay?
Online when you book, by bank card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or PayPal, with secure payment.
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