All taxi fares in Saint-Paul-de-Vence are set by the Alpes-Maritimes prefectoral order: sealed meter, no surprises. Saint-Paul-de-Vence ↔ Nice airport ride: 65-82 € by day. 3 500 residents, uninterrupted 24/7 service.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the most beautiful villages in France, has only 3,500 residents but welcomes 2.5 million visitors a year. Its medieval streets fortified by Vauban attracted as early as the 1920s the greatest artists: Marc Chagall (buried in the village cemetery), Pablo Picasso, Yves Montand, Simone Signoret. Taxis are essential for hotel and tourist connections with Nice, NCE airport (35 minutes) and Cannes.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence hosts the Maeght Foundation (1964), Europe's first private modern art foundation, designed by Josep Lluís Sert. The Auberge de la Colombe d'Or holds a private collection of Picasso, Matisse, Léger, Braque and Chagall received as payment for stays. Marc Chagall is buried in the village cemetery.
The most common questions from travellers and residents of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with a direct one-sentence answer.
To book a taxi in Saint-Paul-de-Vence 24/7, dial 09 80 80 04 62 or message WhatsApp at 06 59 27 44 65. SMS confirmation within 30 minutes.
The Saint-Paul-de-Vence → Nice airport ride (23 km via la D2 puis l'A8) costs 65-82 € by day and 85-105 € at night. Official prefectoral meter.
The ride takes 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic, via la D2 puis l'A8. At peak hours (8-9 AM, 5-7 PM), allow up to 1h.
Yes, service guaranteed 24/7, Sundays and public holidays included. Night surcharge (B or D rate) applies between 7 PM and 7 AM. Night wait: 15-25 min, booking recommended.
Book the day before at 09 80 80 04 62 with your flight number and terminal (T1/T2). SMS confirmation that evening, driver arrives 5 min early. Free flight tracking for arrivals.
Yes, all taxis accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay with no surcharge. VAT invoice provided on request (business clients).
Estimates based on the 2025 prefectoral order for the 06 department. The meter remains the legal reference.
| Destination | Distance | Duration | Day rate | Night/Sun rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice airport (NCE) T1/T2 | 23 km | 35-50 min | 65-82 € | 85-105 € |
| Monaco Casino / Monte-Carlo | 38 km | 48-65 min | 110-135 € | 145-175 € |
| Cannes Croisette / Palais Festivals | 22 km | 30-45 min | 60-78 € | 82-100 € |
| Vence | ~3 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Cagnes-sur-Mer | ~11 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
| Villeneuve-Loubet | ~6 km | 10-25 min | 15-30 € | 22-42 € |
Rate A (day, urban): €1.06/km + €4.38 pickup. Rate B (night/Sun): ~€1.45/km. Meter sealed by the prefecture.
Indicative daytime fares, official prefectoral meter 2025. Fixed quote available on advance booking.
23 km via la D2 puis l'A8, free flight tracking for NCE arrivals.
38 km via A8 or Lower Corniche.
22 km via l'A8.
Metered fares (prefectoral order 06). The meter remains the legal reference. Night/Sunday surcharge in addition.
Pickup guaranteed throughout the municipal territory, from centre to outskirts.
Beyond buses and shuttles, taxis remain irreplaceable for 4 concrete reasons.
Official 2025 meter displayed in the vehicle. No negotiation.
Distance, duration, applied rate. Business invoice on request.
Price estimate communicated before departure. No commitment.
Verified annually by prefectoral services.
Detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Click 'Free quote' and provide your trip details: we respond within 15 minutes by SMS or email with an estimated price. For rides over 50 km, a fixed price can be agreed instead of the meter.
The Alpes-Maritimes apply 4 official rates: A (urban day), B (urban night/Sun), C (non-urban day), D (non-urban night). The night/Sunday surcharge is approximately +35% per kilometre.
Not as a general rule. Cabin suitcases and 2 medium suitcases are included. Beyond (4 suitcases, sports equipment, instrument), a surcharge of €1 to €4 may apply per the prefectoral order. Specify at booking.
No, the fare is set by prefectoral order and mandatorily displayed inside the vehicle. Meter sealed by the prefecture. For long-distance rides (over 50 km), a fixed price can be agreed in advance.
No regulated fixed fare imposed for rides to NCE from Saint-Paul-de-Vence (unlike Paris-CDG/Orly fixed fares). The fare remains metered. However, a conventional fixed price can be agreed before departure on request.
Yes, small dogs in bags or carriers are accepted at no extra charge. Dogs over 6 kg: notify at booking, some drivers charge €5 cleaning fee. Guide dogs for the blind: acceptance is mandatory and free (French law of 9 July 1992).
The metered fare is set by prefectoral order for the 06: €1.06/km by day (rate A) + €4.38 pickup. At night (7 PM-7 AM), Sundays and public holidays: rate B (~€1.45/km). Mandatory display in the vehicle.
Immediate or scheduled ride. SMS confirmation in 30 min, card and Apple Pay accepted.
