Both taxis and private drivers take you from A to B, but the experience is very different. Here are the differences that actually matter when getting around Marseille.

The price: meter or fixed fare

A taxi runs on a meter: the final price depends on traffic and is only known on arrival. A private driver quotes a fixed price at booking. Stuck in a jam on the A7? With NeoShuttle you pay the agreed amount, no more, no less.

Booking

A taxi is hailed in the street or picked up at a rank — handy for the unexpected, hit-or-miss at peak times. A private driver is booked ahead, online, for a precise time. Perfect for an early flight, a business meeting or a train you can't miss.

Airport and station welcome

This is the decisive advantage of a private driver. Yours tracks your flight, parks, and waits in the hall with a name sign. No queue, no hunting for a rank. At Saint-Charles, he meets you on the platform.

Comfort and service

  • Recent, well-kept vehicles (premium sedan or van)
  • Water on board, smartly dressed driver, smooth driving
  • Child seats free on request
  • The same level of service at 5am as at midnight

The verdict

For a spur-of-the-moment, very short ride, a taxi is still handy. But as soon as you want a guaranteed price, to book ahead or to be met at the airport, a private driver offers peace of mind a taxi can't match — often for a comparable budget, even cheaper on long trips.

And for groups or families, NeoShuttle offers a van for up to 8 passengers: everyone travels together, with luggage, at a fixed price.