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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Paris

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Paris, asked from France. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

26 businesses named; 88% by only one assistant

  1. Le MeuriceCGPA
  2. Le Bristol ParisCGPA
  3. Shangri-La ParisCGPA
  4. Café de FloreCGPA
  5. Cheval Blanc ParisCGPA
  6. Château VoltaireCGPA
  7. ExpediaCGPA
  8. Four Seasons Hôtel George V, ParisCGPA

Sources cited: cntraveler.com, timeout.com, hotels.com, expedia.com

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Paris?” and “Where should I stay in Paris for a first visit?”

Restaurants

49 businesses named; 86% by only one assistant

  1. Bistrot Paul BertCGPA
  2. SeptimeCGPA
  3. Bistrot des TournellesCGPA
  4. La JacobineCGPA
  5. Bouillon Chartier Grands BoulevardsCGPA
  6. Restaurant Guy SavoyCGPA
  7. VaisseauCGPA
  8. Au Pied de CochonCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, timeout.com, tripadvisor.com, guide.michelin.com

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Paris?” and “Where should I eat in Paris for local food?”

Things to do

11 businesses named; 91% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. 22placesCGPA
  3. A Dangerous Business Travel BlogCGPA
  4. Bateaux ParisiensCGPA
  5. City WondersCGPA
  6. Eating Europe Food Tours ParisCGPA
  7. ExperienceFirstCGPA
  8. Go CityCGPA

Sources cited: tripadvisor.com, thetourguy.com, viator.com, 22places.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Paris?” and “Which tours in Paris are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

44 businesses named; 75% by only one assistant

  1. GetYourGuideCGPA
  2. ViatorCGPA
  3. Context TravelCGPA
  4. Paris City VisionCGPA
  5. Best of France ToursCGPA
  6. GlobusCGPA
  7. Moët & ChandonCGPA
  8. PARISCityVISIONCGPA

Sources cited: contexttravel.com, viator.com, tripadvisor.com, parisdiscoveryguide.com

Asked: “Best day trips from Paris and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Paris?”

Airport transfers

18 businesses named; 83% by only one assistant

  1. RER BCGPA
  2. Welcome PickupsCGPA
  3. Metro line 14CGPA
  4. BoltCGPA
  5. G7CGPA
  6. GetYourGuideCGPA
  7. KlookCGPA
  8. Lines 350 and 351CGPA

Sources cited: reddit.com, getyourguide.com, mydriverparis.com, google.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Paris?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Paris?”

eSIMs and mobile data

25 businesses named; 56% by only one assistant

  1. OrangeCGPA
  2. AiraloCGPA
  3. HolaflyCGPA
  4. SFRCGPA
  5. SailyCGPA
  6. UbigiCGPA
  7. Bouygues TelecomCGPA
  8. FreeCGPA

Sources cited: en.selectra.info, lesfrenchiestravel.com, gizmodo.com, roamiapp.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Paris?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Paris?”

Travel insurance

39 businesses named; 82% by only one assistant

  1. Allianz Travel InsuranceCGPA
  2. SquaremouthCGPA
  3. HeymondoCGPA
  4. AXA Travel InsuranceCGPA
  5. IMGCGPA
  6. MoneyGeek.comCGPA
  7. Travelex InsuranceCGPA
  8. France-VisasCGPA

Sources cited: moneygeek.com, allianztravelinsurance.com, squaremouth.com, myfrenchcountryhomebox.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Paris?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Paris?”

Airlines

21 businesses named; 67% by only one assistant

  1. Air FranceCGPA
  2. Delta Air LinesCGPA
  3. easyJetCGPA
  4. LufthansaCGPA
  5. TransaviaCGPA
  6. RyanairCGPA
  7. KLMCGPA
  8. French beeCGPA

Sources cited: reddit.com, expedia.com, skyscanner.com, skyscanner.net

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Paris?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Paris?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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