Autumn Half-Term in Paris with Kids: Disneyland & Airport Tips

Planning your half-term trip to Paris

Autumn half-term (late October) is one of the busiest weeks in Paris, with families flying in from the US, UK and across Europe for Disneyland Paris and the city's museums. Airports and trains can get crowded with pushchairs and extra luggage, so many parents prefer a pre-booked driver who tracks the flight and waits at arrivals with a name board.

Getting from the airport to Paris or Disneyland

From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the drive into central Paris takes 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic; fixed fares start at €65 for a standard car, €85 for a VIP sedan and €110 for a 7-seat van, tolls included. If Disneyland Paris is your first stop, CDG to Disneyland takes 30 to 45 minutes, with fares from €90/€115/€140.

From Orly, central Paris is 25 to 45 minutes away, from €49/€75/€95, and Orly to Disneyland takes 45 to 60 minutes, from €95/€120/€145. Beauvais is further out, 1h15 to 1h30 from Paris, from €179/€199/€239 — worth factoring in if you've booked a budget flight into Beauvais for half-term.

Families connecting between the two main airports can also book CDG ↔ Orly directly, from €95/€109/€135, rather than routing through the city centre.

For more detail, see the dedicated CDG transfer page and Orly transfer page.

Travelling with young children

A family of five or more, plus pushchairs and suitcases, rarely fits comfortably in a standard taxi. The 7-seat van carries 5 to 7 passengers and 4 to 6 large suitcases, which suits most half-term families heading to Disneyland with extra bags for two or three nights away. Infant carriers (0–12 months), toddler seats (9 months–4 years) and boosters (4–10 years) are fitted free of charge on request — just mention ages when booking so the right seats are ready.

A day at Versailles

If half-term plans include a day at the Château de Versailles alongside Disneyland, transfers from central Paris start from €55, with the drive taking 35 to 55 minutes. A return to Orly from Versailles starts from €70, and to CDG from €90, useful if you're based near the château for part of the stay. See the Versailles transfer page for more.

Arriving late or on a night flight

Half-term often means late evening arrivals, especially on flights from the US. A night surcharge may apply outside daytime hours, so it's worth checking this when booking rather than assuming the daytime fare applies. Whatever the hour, flight tracking, a name board at arrivals and help with luggage are included, with pickup timed to your actual landing rather than the scheduled time — useful after a delayed transatlantic flight with tired children.

What's included, and what isn't

Every fixed-price transfer includes 15 minutes of waiting time once you've landed, after which waiting is charged; bottled water is provided on board, and the service runs 24/7. Drivers speak French and English. Trips beyond the fixed routes listed above — a day trip to Giverny, for example — are quoted on request or via the instant online estimate rather than a fixed headline price. Journeys from the six main Paris train stations are also fixed, from €39/€59/€75 depending on the vehicle.

Booking and payment

There's no subscription or account needed: you book online, confirm the pickup details, and pay at the end of the ride by card, cash or bank transfer, with an instant invoice sent straight after payment. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup; under 24 hours, the full fare is due, so it's worth confirming flight times before booking if your half-term plans are still flexible.

For a family travelling with a non-folding wheelchair, a ramp-equipped vehicle can be arranged on quote — this isn't a medical transport service, but it does make airport-to-hotel or airport-to-Disneyland journeys easier for passengers who need one.

Ready to lock in your half-term transfers? Book your Paris or Disneyland transfer now.