Taking a Lanzarote Airport taxi
Lanzarote is an island of extraordinary beauty, with sweeping sandy beaches, blue lagoons, towering volcanoes, and black deserts. The unique landscape makes this one of the most popular of the Canary Islands, so tourists flock to Lanzarote every year. We suggest taking a reliable and fast taxi from Lanzarote Airport to avoid the crowds and busy public transport and enjoy a private ride to your hotel.
The metered taxis are available 24 hours a day from the Lanzarote Airport taxi rank and they offer direct journeys all over the island. A taxi service from Lanzarote Airport will take just 15 minutes to reach Arrecife, while a ride to one of the most popular spots on the island, Playa Blanca, will take just 40 minutes. Taking a Lanzarote Airpot taxi is the only direct transport option that will have you stepping into your hotel’s reception in a matter of minutes.
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HOW MUCH DOES A TAXI COST
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM LANZAROTE AIRPORT TO ARRECIFE | 22 € | 22 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM LANZAROTE AIRPORT TO PUERTO DEL CARMEN | 27 € | 27 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM LANZAROTE AIRPORT TO PUERTO CALERO | 25 € | 25 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM LANZAROTE AIRPORT TO PLAYA BLANCA | 58 € | 58 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM LANZAROTE AIRPORT TO COSTA TEGUISE | 25 € | 25 € | 20 MIN |
Lanzarote Airport taxi rates
There are no fixed Lanzarote Airport taxi prices. The cost of your journey will be calculated by a taximeter based on the distance you travel and the time taken. You can expect a base fare of €2.15 and a price per km of €0.54. However, an airport surcharge of €1.65 will also be added to your fare, and prices are higher when traveling during public holidays.
For example, traveling the 6.5 km distance from Lanzarote Airport to Arrecife will cost around €22 in normal traffic conditions. Similarly, taking an airport taxi in Lanzarote will take 20 minutes to reach the Puerto del Carmen port and will cost approximately €27.
To avoid the uncertainty that comes with using a taximeter, you can always pre-book your taxi with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups, and enjoy all-inclusive, fixed fares with no hidden extras.
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Where is the Lanzarote Airport taxi rank?
There are two Terminals at Lanzarote Airport, each with its own taxi rank. Whether you’re landing In Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, you will find the Lanzarote Airport taxi rank just outside of the Arrivals Hall. Taxis are available from the rank 24 hours a day however, during peak travel times, you may have up to a 15-minute wait for an available vehicle.
To avoid long wait times and enjoy a fully personalized ride with guaranteed on-time pickups, we suggest pre-booking your taxi with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.
Tips for taking a taxi from Lanzarote Airport
- Be sure to check that your driver has reset the taximeter to the base fare before you begin your journey.
- Traveling during the weekend or public holidays may incur extra charges.
- There will be an airport surcharge of €1.65 added to your final fare.
- Lanzarote taxis don't usuaslly accept card payments, so you'll want to have cash in euros to pay unless you pre-booked and paid securely online.
- If you need to exchange cash into euros, there are exchange houses and multi currency ATMs in the Arrivals Hall.
- Tipping your Lanzarote Airport taxi driver isn’t obligatory, but it always appreciated. You can round up your fare to add a tip.
- Taking a Lanzarote Airport taxi is safe. However, be sure to only travel with licensed drivers from the taxi rank, don’t accept rides from people inside the airport.
- Not all Lanzarote Airport taxi drivers speak English, be sure to write down the address of your hotel to avoid any miscommunication.
- Pre-booking your taxi from Lanzarote Airport with a private company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Lanzarote Airport to your hotel
After making your way to the beautiful island of Lanzarote, the last thing you want to do is get your tropical vacation off to a stressful start. Trying to navigate public transport in a foreign language or wait in the hot sun with your heavy luggage isn’t the way you want to begin your time in the Canary Islands.
Instead, you can take a direct and fast Lanzarote Airport taxi to the Hotel Zone. You will reach the very door of your hotel in minutes, and all your personal belongings will be safely stowed for the entire journey.