Has anyone purchased a metro pass from this site? They promise to deliver the passes to our hotel in Paris just prior to our arrival December 18. What are the advantages to a 3-day pass over a carnet of tickets or vice versa?
Any suggestions appreciated.
Oprah44
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Honestly, any pass you buy via third party is going to cost you extra. And it%26#39;s just so easy to buy them at the ticket booth in Paris.
As for what is a good deal or not, it depends on how much you plan to use the Metro, what days you are there, and for how long.
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Buying a metro pass at a metro station is cheaper - compare the prices: a 1-3 zone Paris Visite day pass costs € 8.50 in Paris, but you pay €12.00 ordering it from conciergerie.com. With a 1-3 zone, 3 day pass, the price difference is €19 versus € 25
Whether a one- or multi-day pass has advantages over a carnet, depends on several things. There is the price, but convenience also plays a role.
With the Paris Visite pass, you get one %26quot;coupon%26quot; (ticket with magnetic strip). It%26#39;s a personal pass - only you can travel on it. A carnet consists of 10 separate tickets (so you can share a carnet - a company of 5 can make 2 trips with one 10-ticket carnet).
You will need to conserve your tickets until after you%26#39;ve exited the metro station (remember this!) - with a carnet, you almost always end up with lots of used and unused tickets in you pockets, and it%26#39;s a hassle to keep them apart.
And with a PV day pass costing 8.50 and a single ticket 1.11, how many trips will you make per day?
Also have a look at the Mobilis day ticket. It is also available for zones 1-2 (where you will be most of the time, probably) for €5.60.
www.transport-idf.com
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Thanks for that info Jantoo on the passes. Our travel agent was quoting us $107NZD = about 50 euros for this pass!!!!
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I agree, I was in Paris the first time in August and am returning this December.
I bought a 3 day pass, not expensive and easy. It is a little ticket I kept in my pocket, smaller than a raffle ticket, and it simply zips in and out of the turnstile slot and works like a charm.
The agent who sold it to me was French, understood English and the rate was what anyone else would pay. There was no line and I plan to do the same next month.
So, do not worry!
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