Taking a Gran Canaria taxi from the airport
There’s so much to see and do on one of Spain’s most popular islands, Gran Canaria. To get your vacation off to the most relaxing start, you want to get to your hotel and check in as soon as possible. That’s why we recommend a comfortable and direct Gran Canaria Airport taxi for your transfer.
The metered taxis are available 24 hours a day from the Gran Canaria Airport taxi rank and offer rides all over the island. You can make your way to the hotel zone in just 30 minutes or to the popular coastal town of Costa Meloneras in just 25 minutes. With a door-to-door service, taking a taxi from Gran Canaria Airport is the most stress-free and relaxing way to begin your vacation.
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HOW MUCH DOES AN AIRPORT TAXI IN GRAN CANARIA COST?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO LAS PALMAS | 35 € | 37 € | 20 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO PUERO RICO | 43 € | 47 € | 40 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO PLAYA DEL INGLES | 35 € | 37 € | 20 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO MASPALOMAS | 40 € | 46 € | 25 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO AMADORES | 65 € | 79 € | 32 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO ARGUINEGUIN | 59 € | 70 € | 29 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO ARINAGA | 30 € | 42 € | 15 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO COSTA MELONERAS | 55 € | 69 € | 25 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO GALDAR | 80 € | 89 € | 40 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO LA GARITA | 30 € | 42 € | 10 MIN |
| GRAN CANARIA AIRPORT TO MASPALOMAS | 54 € | 69 € | 21 MIN |
Gran Canaria Airport taxi prices
The local taxi drivers at Gran Canaria Airport don’t offer a set rate fares for their services. Instead, they will use a taximeter to calculate their fare. During the day, you can expect to pay a base fare of €2.95 and a price per km of €0.80. During the nighttime hours of 22:00 to 06:00, this will increase to a base fare of €3.65 and a price per km of €0.85.
For example, taking the 38 km journey in a Gran Canaria Airport taxi to the hotel zone will cost an average of €45. Similarly, the average cost for the 20-minute journey to the popular town of Las Palmas will be €35.
So you don’t have to watch the taximeter slowly climb higher, why not pre-book your taxi from Gran Canaria Airport with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups and enjoy all-inclusive fixed fares?
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Directions for your taxi from Gran Canaria airport
There’s a dedicated taxi rank at Gran Canaria Airport that is open 24 hours a day. As you exit the passenger terminal, you will see the line of taxis waiting just outside of the Arrivals Hall. As Gran Canaria is the 6th busiest airport in Spain, you may have up to a 20-minute wait for a taxi during peak travel times.
To avoid the frustration that comes with a long wait, you can always pre-book your taxi from Gran Canaria Airport with a company such as Welcome Pickups, to enjoy guaranteed on-time pickups and a seamless service.
Gran Canaria Airport taxi tips
- Ensure your driver resets the taximeter before beginning your journey, to avoid being overcharged.
- Traveling during the evening hours of 22:00 to 06:00 will incur a higher fare than during the day.
- To ensure your driver is taking the correct route, you can keep an eye on your progress using a GPS app such as Google Maps.
- You can pay for your Gran Canaria Airport taxi by credit card. However, you will need to let your driver know at the beginning of your journey if you wish to use this method of payment.
- Taxi drivers in Gran Canaria accept payment in Euros only.
- Not all Gran Canaria Airport taxi drivers speak English. It’s advisable to write down your hotel’s address to avoid any confusion.
- Usually taking a Gran Canaria taxi is safe and reliable. However, if you do have any issues, be sure to ask for your receipt so you can make a complaint.
- Your driver won’t expect a tip for their services, but if you’d like to add one, you can round up your fare.
- Pre-booking your Gran Canaria taxi service with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Taking a Gran Canaria Airport taxi to the hotel zone
After a long flight, the last thing you want to do is wait around in the hot sun for public transport or walk from the highway drop-off points with your heavy luggage to your hotel. Instead, you can take a private and direct Gran Canaria Airport taxi to your hotel.
Using a taxi will eliminate the need to wait around for your transport to arrive as they are available 24/7. The Gran Canaria Airport taxis also offer door-to-door services directly to all of the resorts in the hotel zone and around the island.