Pet Taxi in Paris: what to know
Book door-to-door rides to the vet, the groomer or Gare de Lyon and Orly without worrying about transport rules — every ride is tracked by GPS.
Getting around Paris with a pet
In the Métro and RER, small pets travel in a bag or basket; larger dogs are generally admitted on a lead and muzzled with a ticket, but rules differ on buses — check the RATP’s current conditions. A pet taxi avoids all that for the vet, the groomer or a train station.
Local rules worth knowing
In France dogs and cats must be identified by microchip or tattoo and registered. Dogs classed as category 1 or 2 under French dangerous-dog rules face extra obligations. In Paris, dogs must be on a lead in the street and owners must pick up after them.
Before you book
Set exact pickup and drop-off points on the map, mention your pet's size and whether you have a carrier, and say if someone will ride along.
Keep your pet's vaccinations and any local registration up to date and carry the records — providers may ask to see them before the first booking.
Pet Taxi in Paris — FAQ
Is pet taxi rides available in Paris?
Yes. OnlyPaw is available worldwide, including Paris. Because it's a marketplace, the pet taxi drivers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet taxi rides cost in Paris?
Pet taxi drivers in Paris set their own prices, so you see each provider's rate in the app before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are providers vetted?
Every provider submits a government ID and a selfie, passes a knowledge test with a 70% pass mark and uploads service-specific documents — home photos for sitting and boarding, driving licence and vehicle registration for pet taxi, certificates for grooming and training — before the OnlyPaw team approves them.
Can I take my dog on the Paris Métro?
Small pets travel in a bag or basket. Larger dogs are generally admitted in the Métro and RER on a lead and muzzled with a ticket — check the RATP’s current rules. For vet or groomer trips, a pet taxi in the OnlyPaw app is easier.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
