Shuttle Costs

We are a group of ten friends who will be travelling to Paris next February. I was interested in setting up shuttle service to and from CDG. I contacted the hotel we will be staying at regarding a quote for shuttle service. They have emailed me back and noted with would be 17 Euros per person. I am thinking this is each way. If so is this a good price or should I contact a shuttle service directly.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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There are good public transport links to the airport (eg the RER). Have you considered the alternatives to a shuttle bus? Most European visitors would consider a shuttle bus unnecessary and simply take the train, which would most likely be quicker in any case.

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That%26#39;s the going rate.

There are other means of transportation depending upon the location of your hotel.

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As noted, 17€ is about the average price PER PERSON, for a ONE-WAY (most likely predicated on a round-trip reservation) for airport shuttle services.

Most airport shuttle services use vans that will accommodate up-to eight(8) passengers (and a modest amount of luggage when a van is that full)...so odds are that a shutttle company will send two(2) vans to collect your party. With this in mind, make certain that each party has a copy of the same page, from the hotel%26#39;s web site, with hotel name and address to hand to the drivers so there is no chance of confusion with destination.

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If everyone packs lightly, has been in large cities before and are comfortable carrying/rolling their bags then I would opt for the RER or Roissybus if you are staying near the terminus of either. But if there is the least hesitation (remember the 11+ hr flight and jet lag),I%26#39;d opt for a shuttle for the group. I%26#39;m printing business cards with hotel address, phone number and district for our group so that if we opt for a taxi,they can hand the cad to the driver and avoid confusion. Make sure everyone has a copy of your hotel address and phone number. Also, place this inside your luggage tag in cae it is lost-otherwise, the airline may try to contact you at home!

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