Getting a Taxi from Tenerife South Airport
Taking a taxi from Tenerife South Airport is the best way to reach your hotel in comfort and style. This is the best way to ensure a seamless first trip and avoid navigating crowded public transport in another language during the hot summer months.
Metered taxis are available during the airport’s opening hours at the official taxi rank just outside of the terminal building. You can reach popular resorts like Costa Adeje in just 12 minutes in an air-conditioned, comfortable private vehicle.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TFS AIRPORT TO COSTA ADEJE | 26 € | 26 € | 12 MIN |
| TFS AIRPORT TO PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS | 28 € | 28 € | 17 MIN |
| TFS AIRPORT TO SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA LAGUNA | 100 € | 100 € | 50 MIN |
| TFS AIRPORT TO SANTA CRUZ | 100 € | 100 € | 1 H 10 MIN |
| TFS AIRPORT TO PARQUE RURAL DE ANAGA | 110 € | 110 € | 1 H 10 MIN |
Tenerife South Airport taxi rates
Tenerife South Airport taxi prices depend on taximeters and are regulated by the local government. As a rough guide, you can expect the base fare to be €3.15 and the per km rate to be €0.55 during the daytime, Monday to Saturday.
In the evenings from Monday to Saturday, the rates rise to €3.45 base rate and €0.63 per km. Sundays and public holidays have the same rates as weekday evenings.
There is a mandatory airport supplement of €1.70 that will be added to your final fare.
If you pass any tolls, the amount will also be added to your fare automatically.
As an example, it typically costs around €26 to get from Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje.
Note: Very few taxi drivers have credit or debit card machines installed in their vehicles. That’s why you should book online or ensure that you always carry cash and change with you.
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Where to get a taxi at Tenerife South Airport?
The Tenerife South Airport taxi stand is conveniently located directly outside of the Arrivals Hall main exit. Leave the terminal building from the exit nearest to the currency exchange desk. You’ll see the line of taxis by the curbside. There are signs to the taxi stand from inside the airport terminal building to guide you.
You can find taxis here between 06:00 and 23:00 every day which aligns with the airport’s opening hours. Generally, you’ll only need to wait around ten minutes for an available taxi, unless you require a special vehicle such as a 7-seater van or a wheelchair-accessible vehicle—these vehicles can take longer to arrive. That said, during peak travel season between May and September, the wait for taxis can rise to up to 20 minutes.
If you’d rather skip the taxi queue, you can pre-book a taxi service from Tenerife South Airport instead.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Tenerife South Airport
- Tips are not expected in Tenerife, but they are highly appreciated. If you liked the service that a driver provided, anything between 5% - 10% is more than enough.
- It is a good idea to ask for an approximate price for your destination before entering the cab. The main taxi stands will give you an approximate price for the most popular destinations.
- Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available upon request if you book in advance. Alternatively, you can go to the Persons of Reduced Mobility (PRM) desk in the Arrivals Hall to ask for help.
- Ensure that your driver rests the taximeter when your ride begins.
- Not all Tenerife Airport taxi drivers speak English. Therefore, we recommend writing down the address of your destination to make communication easier.
- You’ll mostly find your Tenerife South Airport taxi safe. However, you can take note of your driver’s license number displayed in the window and the vehicle license number.
- An airport taxi from Tenerife South will typically carry up to 4 passengers. If you require a larger vehicle, it’s best to book one in advance.
- For Tenerife South Airport taxis, credit card machines are rare. Therefore, taxi fare payments are usually made in cash in euros.
- It’s a good idea to carry exact change as drivers rarely carry change over €20.
Pre-book a taxi from Tenerife South Airport to your hotel
Though taking a local Tenerife Airport taxi is perfectly fine forr getting to your destination, language barriers and the unpredictability of te taximeter can make your first trip needlessly stressful.
At Welcome Pickups, your comfort, safety and ease are our main priorities. That’s why we offer every one of our customers guaranteed on-time pickups, 24/7 customer service, English-speaking drivers, and exciting travel extras.
We also pride ourselves on our competitive prices for our 5-star Tenerife Airport taxis. Let us take care of all your transfer needs while on the island, so you can concentrate on enjoying every second of your vacation.
