Taxi or private driver in Marseille
In Marseille, taxis and private-hire drivers (VTC) both carry passengers with a driver, but they do not work the same way. Price, booking, pick-up at the airport or the station: here is what really changes, with example prices, so you can choose the right option. GoTransfert is a private-hire company: we work by advance booking only, at a fixed price.
Taxi vs private driver in Marseille: the comparison
| Route | Taxi | GoTransfert private driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Metered, at the regulated rate set by the prefecture, with higher rates at night, on Sundays and on public holidays | Fixed price confirmed when you book, tolls included, same price day and night |
| Booking | Possible, but you can also hail one in the street or take one at a taxi rank | Advance booking only, online, by phone or on WhatsApp |
| Airport | Queue at the terminal taxi rank | Driver waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign |
| Delayed flight or train | You take whichever taxi is available when you arrive | Flight or train tracked, waiting caused by the delay is free |
| Groups | Depends on the vehicles available | Van for up to 8 passengers, booked in advance |
| State-reimbursed medical transport | Yes, with approved taxis | No |
Example private driver prices from Marseille
| Journey | Distance · time | Eco | Sedan | 8-seat Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport → Old Port | ≈ 27 km · 28 min | ≈ €43 | ≈ €51 | ≈ €67 |
| Saint-Charles station → airport | ≈ 27 km · 26 min | ≈ €43 | ≈ €51 | ≈ €67 |
| Saint-Charles station → Old Port | a few minutes | €20 | €30 | €50 |
| Saint-Charles station → cruise terminal | ≈ 8 km · 18 min | €20 | €30 | €50 |
| Saint-Charles station → Cassis | ≈ 32 km · 43 min | ≈ €52 | ≈ €62 | ≈ €81 |
| Airport → Aix-en-Provence | ≈ 30 km · 32 min | ≈ €47 | ≈ €56 | ≈ €74 |
Prices include VAT (TTC).
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Guide prices for a one-way trip outside rush hour, tolls included. The exact price for your address is shown before you confirm; traffic and time of day do not change it. With a taxi, the final price depends on the meter. All our prices.
Where to find a taxi or a private driver in Marseille?
Taxis wait at taxi ranks: outside the terminals of Marseille Provence Airport, in front of Saint-Charles station and in the main districts of the city centre. You can also hail one in the street when its light is on. A private driver never picks up passengers in the street: you book in advance, and the driver comes to the address you give, or waits for you as you come off your train or flight.
When should you choose a taxi?
A taxi is the right choice for an immediate, unplanned journey: you hail one in the street or take one at a rank. It is also the only option for medical transport covered by the French health insurance system, with an approved taxi.
When should you choose a private driver?
A private driver is made for journeys you can plan: a flight to catch, a train to make, a meeting, an evening out. You know the price before you leave, your driver is there at the agreed time and tracks your flight if it is delayed. For Marseille Provence Airport, Saint-Charles station or the cruise port, it is often the most relaxed option, and the cheapest as soon as there are several of you.
Taxi or private driver at night and on Sundays
Taxi fares go up at night, on Sundays and on public holidays. At GoTransfert, the price is the same 24/7: a 4 am departure for the airport costs the same as one in the middle of the afternoon.
Our private driver services in Marseille
- Marseille Provence Airport transfers
- Saint-Charles station transfers
- Cruise port transfers
- The taxi alternative at Saint-Charles station
- Long-distance rides from Marseille
- Chauffeur by the hour
- Private driver prices in Marseille
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GoTransfert and a taxi?
GoTransfert is a private-hire company (VTC, chauffeur-driven car): every ride is booked in advance, at a fixed price. For a ride hailed in the street, taxis are the right choice.
How much is a taxi or a private driver between the airport and central Marseille?
With a private driver, about €43 in Eco to the Old Port, fixed price, tolls included. With a taxi, the price depends on the meter, the time of day and the traffic.
Is a private driver more expensive than a taxi?
Not necessarily. On long journeys such as the airport, at night and for groups, a private driver’s fixed price is often better value. What matters is knowing it before you set off.
Can a private driver pick me up at short notice?
Yes, if a driver is available. Online, you can book up to 1 hour before pick-up; for a sooner departure, call us or message us on WhatsApp.
Do you provide state-reimbursed medical transport?
No. For transport reimbursed by the French health insurance system, contact an approved taxi or a VSL.
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