We recommend tipping a Paris taxi driver 5–10% of the fare, then rounding the total you pay up to the next euro.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Paris?
Yes. We recommend 5–10% of the taxi fare. Add the tip to the fare, then round the total up to the next whole euro. If the total is already a whole euro, leave it.
This page is Paris taxis. It does not set a restaurant tip, a hotel tip, or a tour-guide tip. Those start at Tipping in France.
How much to tip a taxi driver in Paris
Use 5% for a direct ride. Use 10% when the driver loads bags or makes a stop you asked for. Then round the total you pay up to the next euro.
Total fare before tip
Base tip percentage before adjustments
Quick presets
Tip Amount
€2.50
Total
€27.50
Effective tip
10%
Enter the fare in euros. The calculator starts at 10%. It will not go below 5%. Its quick presets are 5%, 8% and 10%. Choose 5% for the low end. You do the round-up yourself. On a short fare, a tip under €1 is fine.
The fares below are examples for the math only. They are not Paris tariffs.
| Fare | Tip at 5% | You pay at 5%, rounded up | Tip at 10% | You pay at 10%, rounded up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €9 | €0.45 | €10 | €0.90 | €10 |
| €16 | €0.80 | €17 | €1.60 | €18 |
| €28 | €1.40 | €30 | €2.80 | €31 |
| €42 | €2.10 | €45 | €4.20 | €47 |
A €9 fare at 5% is €9.45, so you pay €10. At 10% it is €9.90, so you also pay €10. A €28 fare at 5% is €29.40, so you pay €30. At 10% it is €30.80, so you pay €31.
Cash or card
Euros are the practical way to pay the difference. Tell the driver the total if the card can include it. If the card takes the fare only, hand the tip in coins. A short "merci" with the money is enough.
Extra lines on a Paris taxi receipt
If a taxi receipt shows an extra line, ask the driver what it is before you tip on it. If you cannot tell, tip 5–10% on the fare line only.
The France page for the rest of the trip is Tipping in France. For a ride priced in dollars, use the Taxi & rideshare tip calculator on the travel hub.