Your private driver to Île de Ré
From La Rochelle station, the airport or your address, Philippe drives you over the bridge to your door on the island. A fixed price agreed when you book, bridge toll included.
Example: La Rochelle station to Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Change the addresses as you like.
For your trips on the island
Arriving by train or plane, a stay in a holiday home, a day exploring: one number for all your journeys on the island.
- Station and airport transfers From La Rochelle to your address on the island
- Holiday homes Luggage, families and child seats, right to the door
- Everyday appointments Business appointments and school runs
- Tours of the island Villages, beaches and salt marshes
How it works
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You ask
The form is already set for Île de Ré. You can also call or send a WhatsApp message.
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Philippe confirms the price
A fixed price, agreed before the journey, bridge toll included. No meter, no surprises.
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He meets you
At the station, the airport or your address. Pay on board by card or cash.
What’s included
- A fixed price agreed at booking, no meter
- The Île de Ré bridge toll
- A child seat and a booster seat, free of charge
- A large boot for luggage
- Water, charger and wifi on board
- Pay on board by card or cash
The whole island, village by village
Philippe drops you at the exact address, from the bridge to the far tip of the island.
- Rivedoux-Plage
- Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
- La Flotte
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré
- Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré
- La Couarde-sur-Mer
- Loix
- Ars-en-Ré
- Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
- Les Portes-en-Ré
Customers who travelled with Philippe
“Perfect service from La Rochelle station to Île de Ré. Price honoured, driver waited despite 30-min train delay. Van in excellent condition. Highly recommended!”
“Excellent service, really pleased to have found a taxi with child seat. We used them twice and had a fantastic experience both times. Thank you!”
Questions about Île de Ré
Can you meet us at the station or the airport and take us to the island?
Yes. Philippe meets you when your train or flight arrives, then drives you over the bridge to your address on the island.
Is the bridge toll included in the price?
Yes, the Île de Ré bridge toll is included in the price quoted when you book.
Do you have child seats?
Yes, a child seat and a booster seat are available free of charge. Tell Philippe your children’s ages when you book.
Can you take us on a tour of the island?
Yes, with chauffeur hire by the hour or for the day. Philippe works around your plans.
Is Sam Drive Service a taxi to Île de Ré?
Not quite. Sam Drive Service is a VTC, a private hire vehicle with driver: it is always booked in advance, whereas a taxi can also be hailed in the street or taken from a rank. The price is fixed and agreed when you book, bridge toll included.
Getting to Île de Ré from La Rochelle
Île de Ré is linked to La Rochelle by a bridge. In summer, traffic can be heavy and parking difficult in the villages: with a driver, you are dropped as close as possible to where you are going.
Staying in a holiday home? Give the exact address and the number of bags in your request: the Toyota Proace XL has a large boot.
To plan your stay, read our guide to visiting Île de Ré.