Toulouse Airport Taxi Service
Toulouse is the type of city you can’t wait to explore. So imagine how wonderful it would be if you could touch down at Toulouse Airport, hop into a private vehicle with a friendly driver, and head directly to your hotel. By taking a Toulouse Airport taxi, you get exactly that.
Plus, you get to avoid navigating public transport which can be stuffy and crowded in busy travel months.
Official metered taxis are available from outside of the terminal building. Catch one and you’ll be in the Toulouse city center in less than 20 minutes. If you’re traveling slightly further to Carcassone, your journey will take 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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THE COST OF A TOULOUSE AIRPORT TAXI (TLS)
Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
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TOULOUSE AIRPORT TO BLAGNAC | 15 € | 17 € | 10 MIN |
TOULOUSE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER | 25 € | 27 € | 20 MIN |
TOULOUSE AIRPORT TO TOULOUSE STADE | 35 € | 37 € | 25 MIN |
TOULOUSE AIRPORT TO AIRBUS | 45 € | 47 € | 30 MIN |
TOULOUSE AIRPORT TO CARCASSONNE | 175 € | 190 € | 1 H 15 MIN |
Price of a Toulouse Airport taxi
Toulouse Airport taxi prices to the city are set depending on the zone. The city is split into four zones.
The rates per zone are as follows:
- Toulouse Zone 1 – €15
- Toulouse Zone 2 – €25
- Toulouse Zone 3 – €35
- Toulouse Zone 4 – €45
The city center is around Zone 2-3 so your taxi ride will cost €25 or €35 to an in-city destination.
For journeys outside of the main city, the fare is determined by taximeter. The meter will calculate your final fare depending on the distance traveled and the time of day. The minimum fare is €7.10. After that, the price per kilometer is €1.70 during the day and €1.80 at night.
To give you some examples, getting to a town like Mirail costs around €23.
If you’re heading to Carcassonne, which is 1 hour and 15 minutes away, you can expect to pay €175. Some taxi drivers will propose a fixed rate for further distances such as this.
As for airport-specific charges, you can expect to pay €2 per item of luggage and €2.50 for each person after the 5th passenger.
Quite a few factors determine Toulouse Airport taxi prices. If you feel confused, we get it! You can simplify your taxi fares by pre-booking your taxi with Welcome Pickups. Welcome offers reasonable fixed rates for a bespoke transfer service.
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Where to get a taxi at Toulouse Airport?
The official Toulouse Airport taxi rank is located between Hall B and Hall C, outside of the terminal building. You can follow the signs to “taxis” from the Arrivals Hall to find the queue.
Most taxis you’ll see there carry up to 9 passengers, which gives you a lot of flexibility. Fortunately, these large taxis do not cost any extra.
As taxis are available 24/7, you usually don’t have to wait longer than 10 minutes for a ride. However, during high season, the wait can be significantly longer.
If you want to skip the wait and hop straight into a private vehicle, we recommend booking a Toulouse Airport taxi in advance with a trusted provider like Welcome Pickups. That way, you’ll have a friendly, English-speaking driver waiting for you in the Arrivals Hall when you arrive.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Toulouse Airport
- Toulouse Airport taxis offer fixed fares within Toulouse city limits and metered fares to other destinations.
- Service charges are often added at the end of your journey without disclosing. This is in the fine print on the rate card in the taxi. If you want to know the entire taxi fare cost upfront with no surprises, consider pre-booking a taxi from Toulouse Airport with Welcome Pickups.
- Large Toulouse Airport taxis cost the same as four-seater taxis. Many vehicles can carry up to nine passengers.
- We suggest booking a private transfer in advance during rush hour because the wait times can be long at the taxi stand.
- If you require a wheelchair-accessible taxi, it’s best to book one in advance or consult the accessibility desk in the Arrivals Hall for help.
- You can pay for your Toulouse Airport taxi with credit card or cash in euros. It’s best to carry exact change as drivers rarely carry coins.
- You can request a receipt from your driver if you’d like to expense the ride or make a complaint.
- Make sure that your taxi driver resets the taximeter before your ride begins. If the taximeter isn’t visible at all, it’s best to get a different taxi.
- Note that there is an additional charge of €2 per item of luggage.
- Many taxi drivers in Toulouse speak English, however communication issues are still common. Therefore, we advise you to write down the name of your hotel to show your driver.
- Generally, Toulouse Airport taxis are safe. However, if you encounter any issues, make a note of the taxi number, license plate and the driver’s ID.
- Ask your driver to confirm the fixed fare before starting your ride.
Pre-book a taxi from Toulouse Airport to your hotel
After landing at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, you have multiple ways of getting to your hotel. The tram is frequent and fast, but navigating it in French can be challenging. The Tisseo shuttle bus is a viable choice, but it only runs from 05:00 to 00:00. Then you have the buses that double your journey time.
If you just want to get to your hotel so your holiday can begin, a Toulouse Airport taxi is the best way to travel. That way, you don’t have to spin in circles trying to find public transport stops or attune your ears to French so you don’t get lost.
Instead, you’ll be escorted to the doorstep of your hotel in comfort and style.