Quick answer. At Paris Orly (ORY), skip the Travelex and Multi-Change bureaux in arrivals and use a BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole or Societe Generale ATM. French bank machines dispense euros at the Visa/Mastercard interbank rate; most add no operator fee, though a few now post a small foreign-card charge on screen. With a Wise or Charles Schwab card your all-in cost is essentially the mid-market rate. Always decline DCC and choose euros. Getting into Paris is now much easier: the Metro Line 14 extension reaches Orly directly (about 25 minutes to central Paris), alongside the Orlyval shuttle to RER B at Antony, the Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau, tram T7, and the fixed-price Paris taxi tariffs (a flat 44 euros to the Right Bank, 37 euros to the Left Bank).
Where to get euro at ORY
The key Orly fact is that the Travelex and Multi-Change bureaux in arrivals are the expensive option, while a French bank ATM (BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole or Societe Generale) gives the interbank euro rate, mostly with no operator fee. The cost math below assumes you withdraw or exchange the equivalent of $100 in euros.
| Option | Where | Markup | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas / Credit Agricole / SocGen ATM (ORY) | Arrivals halls | Interbank rate, mostly no operator fee | ~$100 |
| Bank ATM + Schwab (any fee refunded) | Arrivals halls | Interbank rate, fee refunded | ~$100 |
| Bank ATM with a BoA card (no Alliance here) | Arrivals halls | Interbank rate + BoA 3% non-network fee | ~$97 |
| Travelex / Multi-Change bureau (ORY) | Arrivals | Several % off interbank, plus commission | ~$90-94 |
| Accepting DCC at any machine | Anywhere | +5-10% if you choose 'charge in USD' | ~$90-95 |
Where to find the BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and Societe Generale ATMs at Orly (ORY)
Paris Orly (ORY) is the city's second airport, south of central Paris, and its terminals were reorganized into a single connected building numbered Orly 1, 2, 3 and 4. It handles a mix of domestic French, European, North African and long-haul services. In the arrivals halls you will pass Travelex and Multi-Change bureaux quoting a euro rate that runs several percent off the interbank rate plus a commission. The fix is a real French bank ATM carrying the BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, Societe Generale or LCL wordmark. All accept foreign Visa and Mastercard and dispense euros at the interbank rate; most add no operator fee of their own, though a handful now post a small foreign-card fee on screen before you confirm. France has no Bank of America Global ATM Alliance partner, so a BoA card pays its 3% non-network fee; a Wise or Charles Schwab card is the cleaner choice. Decline dynamic currency conversion and choose euros every time.
Orly 1, 2 and 3 (west and central halls)
Domestic French and European services on Transavia, Vueling, easyJet and others, plus North African and connecting flights. Halls 1, 2 and 3 form the older, connected west side of the airport
In the Orly 1-2-3 arrivals area, walk past the Travelex and Multi-Change bureaux and look for a BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole or Societe Generale ATM. Insert a foreign Visa or Mastercard, decline DCC, and choose euros. Most add no operator fee, though a few post a small foreign-card charge on screen. Withdraw a modest euro float, then head to the Metro Line 14 station, the Orlyval, the Orlybus or the taxi rank.
Orly 4 (former South Terminal)
Air France domestic and medium-haul services, plus long-haul carriers to the French overseas territories, Africa and the Middle East. Orly 4 is the eastern hall, connected to the others by an internal walkway
Orly 4 has its own bank ATMs in the arrivals area on the same terms as the other halls. The Metro Line 14 and Orlyval stations serve the whole airport via the internal connections, so whichever hall you land in, a French bank ATM and the train into Paris are a short walk away.
Do you actually need cash at Orly (ORY)?
Mostly no. Paris is heavily card-and-contactless, from the Metro to cafes to museums, so you need little cash. A small euro float helps for bakeries, markets, tips and the odd cash-only bistro. Here is what works on a card and where a little cash still helps:
Metro Line 14 (~10 EUR to central Paris): The automatic Line 14 extension serves Orly directly, reaching Chatelet in about 25-30 minutes; the fastest and most predictable option, buy at the machines with a contactless card.
Orlyval + RER B (~14 EUR combined to central Paris): The automated Orlyval shuttle links the terminals to Antony on RER line B, then RER B into central Paris; a long-standing fast option.
Orlybus (~11-12 EUR to Denfert-Rochereau): Direct bus to Denfert-Rochereau on the Left Bank, connecting to Metro and RER; simple with luggage.
Taxi (flat tariff) (44 EUR Right Bank / 37 EUR Left Bank): Government-set flat fares from the official rank for up to four passengers, regardless of traffic; card accepted in Paris taxis. Uber and Bolt also operate and bill via the app.
⚠ DCC trap. When the ATM or terminal asks if you want to be charged in your home currency instead of the local currency, always decline and choose the local currency. Accepting locks in a 3-13 percent markup that your no-FX-fee card cannot undo. Full DCC explainer →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need cash to get from Orly (ORY) to Paris?
No. Metro Line 14 accepts contactless. Most taxis accept cards. Uber and other apps are card-only.
Can I order euro before flying?
Yes. CEI Currency Exchange ships physical euro to your US address in 2-5 days at rates well below airport counters. Order 50-100 euro for taxis and tips on day one.
Does the Metro really go to Orly now?
Yes. The Metro Line 14 (the automatic line) was extended south to Orly and now serves the airport directly, reaching central Paris (Chatelet and the Saint-Lazare axis) in roughly 25 to 30 minutes. It is the fastest and most predictable public-transport option, running frequently and avoiding road traffic. You still have the older options too: the Orlyval automated shuttle connects the terminals to Antony on RER line B, the Orlybus runs to Denfert-Rochereau on the Left Bank, and tram T7 heads toward Villejuif. Buy tickets from the machines (contactless card accepted) before you ride.
Which ATM at Orly should I use, and should I use the exchange bureau?
Use a BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, Societe Generale or LCL ATM in the arrivals halls rather than the Travelex or Multi-Change bureau. The bank machines give the interbank euro rate; most add no operator fee, though a few now post a small foreign-card charge on screen, so a Wise or Charles Schwab card keeps costs lowest. The bureaux quote a rate several percent worse plus a commission. France has no Bank of America Alliance partner, so a BoA card pays its 3 percent non-network fee. Whatever card you use, decline DCC and choose euros.
How much is a taxi from Orly into Paris?
Paris taxis charge a government-set flat fare from Orly: 44 euros to any address on the Right Bank (Rive Droite) and 37 euros to the Left Bank (Rive Gauche), regardless of traffic, for up to four passengers. Use only the official taxi rank outside arrivals and confirm the driver is charging the flat tariff. Uber and Bolt also operate at Orly and bill your card through the app, often a little cheaper off-peak. For most travelers the Metro Line 14 or the Orlyval-plus-RER-B combination is faster and far cheaper than a taxi.
Is there a Bank of America Alliance partner at Orly?
No. France has no Bank of America Global ATM Alliance partner, so a BoA debit card pays BoA's 3 percent non-network fee at any French bank ATM. The fix is a no-foreign-transaction-fee card: a Wise card gives the interbank rate with no markup, and a Charles Schwab card adds no FX fee and refunds any operator fee. Use one of those at a BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole or Societe Generale machine in the Orly arrivals halls, decline DCC, and choose euros.