Uber Van or a pre-booked taxi van: which is best in Paris?
Surge pricing, uncertain availability at the airport, child seats: what to know before choosing between an app and a pre-booked van.
Updated 3 November 2026 · 2 min read
Travelling as a group of 5, 6 or 7, the reflex is often to open an app and look for the "Van" option. Handy… when it works. Here are the concrete differences with a taxi van booked in advance.
Price: surge or fixed
Apps use dynamic pricing: the fare rises when demand is high, exactly when long-haul flights land. A TaxiNow taxi van is sold at a flat fare: the price quoted when you book is the price you pay, even if the plane is two hours late.
Getting a large vehicle
At CDG or Orly there are plenty of sedans but few vans. The result: long waits, cancellations, or two cars for one group. When you book ahead, your van is assigned before you land, with a driver tracking your flight.
Luggage and child seats
An app van will not necessarily have a baby seat. With us, baby seats and boosters are provided free of charge and fitted before pickup. The number of suitcases is taken into account at booking: above 7 we offer the 8-seater minibus with room for 15.
Meet & greet
With an app, you find the car in a car park yourself. With a pre-booked transfer, the driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a sign.
Summary
| App van | Pre-booked taxi van | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Variable | Fixed, known in advance |
| Van guaranteed | No | Yes |
| Child seats | Rarely | Free |
| Meet & greet | No | Yes |
| Flight delay | Ride sometimes cancelled | Free waiting |
For an airport ride as a family or group, booking ahead is still the most relaxed option. See our prices or book online.
