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Taxis in Tenerife

Tenerife Taxi General Information and Tips

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Taking a Tenerife taxi

There are hundreds of taxis buzzing around the different municipalities on Tenerife island, so catching a taxi in Tenerife couldn’t be easier. All of the official taxis on the island are white with a large council logo on the side and a ‘TAXI’ sign on top. All taxis in Tenerife are largely required to use a taximeter, which should be clearly displayed in the vehicle. 

You can easily hail a Tenerife taxi in the street, walk to a taxi rank, call a phone dispatch taxi, or use one of the many Tenerife taxi apps. Pre-booking important rides, such as your Tenerife Airport taxi journey, is also an option through a private company. 

With so many different municipalities and taxis available, it’s important to use only the official and licensed vehicles. You check this by looking for the special “TAXI’ sign on the roof, which also has the Tariff display, the SP license plate, and the ID of the driver clearly displayed in the taxi.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
TENERIFE NORTH AIRPORT TO COSTA ADEJE 98 € 107 € 50 MIN
CENTRAL TENERIFE TO PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS 26 € 29 € 12 MIN
CENTRAL TENERIFE TO COSTA ADEJE 28 € 31 € 30 MIN
TENERIFE TO PUERTO DE LA CRUZ 110 € 120 € 60 MIN
TENERIFE SOUTH AIRPORT TO TENERIFE NORTH AIRPORT 90 € 98 € 45 MIN
CENTRAL TENERIFE TO SANTA CRUZ 100 € 112 € 70 MIN
Side view of a white Tenerife Airport Taxi (Sedan) with a colourful advert on the side, parked on by a curb on the street.

Tenerife taxi prices

There are no fixed taxi prices in Tenerife, your driver will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey. All taximeters must undergo a yearly check and the date of this check should be displayed on the machine. If the last sticker is more than a year old, be sure not to use this taxi as they aren’t legally registered or licensed. Each Tenerife taxi is also required to have a large ‘TAXI’ sign on top of the car with two separate tariff lights. These lights display the tariff that is being used by the taximeter. Tariff 1 will be used during the day Monday to Saturday (06:00 to 22:00) and Tariff 2 will be used at night (22:00 to 06:00) and on Sundays. The tariffs are calculated as follows:

Tariff 1:
Base fare – €3.15
Price per km – €0.55

Tariff 2:
Base fare – €3.45
Price per km – €0.63

Extra charges:

Additional charges may be added to your fare for things such as keeping your driver waiting for each 15-minute interval €3.76, traveling during public holidays, excess luggage, the number of passengers, and calling a phone dispatch taxi. There’s also a €1.70 airport surcharge for any journeys from the airports, such as Tenerife South Airport to Costa Adeje (€25) or Tenerife North Airport to Puerto de la Cruz (€100).

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How to get a taxi in Tenerife

All taxis in Tenerife are white with the Borough Council badge on both sides of the vehicle. The taxis also display a large “TAXI’ sign on the roof that lights up green when the taxi is available. Although all taxis in Tenerife look the same, each municipality is assigned a certain number of taxis and only these cars are permitted to pick up passengers within that municipality. 

You can easily hail a taxi in the street, call a Tenerife radio taxi, pre-book a private transfer, use a taxi app, or walk to one of the taxi ranks dotted around the island. There are taxi ranks at most major resorts, outside of both Tenerife North and Tenerife South Airport and in the center of each Municipality. 

How to get a taxi from Tenerife North Airport

Tenerife North Airport has a dedicated taxi rank located just outside of the main passenger terminal. After exiting the Arrivals Hall, you will cross the road directly in front of you and will see the line of taxis waiting under a covered area. The Tenerife North Airpot taxi stand is open 24 hours a day and all taxis use a meter to calculate the cost of your journey. You can expect to pay around €28 for a taxi from Tenerife North Airport to Playa de las Americas

How to get a taxi from Tenerife South Airport

After exiting the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor, you will see large blue square signs pointing to the taxi rank. The Tenerife South Airport taxi rank is covered for your comfort and is open 24 hours a day. All taxis from this stand must use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey, based on distance and time elements. The average cost for a ride from Tenerife South Airport to Santa Cruz will be €100.

How to get a taxi from Playa de las Americas

One of the easiest ways to get a taxi from Playa de las Americas is to have your hotel call a radio taxi for you. However, if you wish to walk to a taxi rank, they are dotted around the center. You can find multiple taxi stands along Avenida Las Americas, at Playa de las Vistas and Playa de los Cristianos, and close to the major hotels on Calle Arenales. 

How to get a taxi from Costa Adeje

The quickest way to get a taxi from Costa Adeje is to hail one in the street or have your hotel reception call a phone dis[patch taxi service. However, there are also a few taxi stands located around the municipality. You can find a few taxi stands along Avenida de los Pueblos, next to Playa de la Pinta, and at the famous Laguna Park resort area.

Is there a taxi app in Tenerife?

If you’re traveling around the island at night or during bad weather, it’s much more convenient to order a taxi using a Tenerife taxi app. There are plenty of apps to choose from, including international options and local companies. Uber operates in Adeje, while you can also book through Taxi App Santa Cruz or TaxiClick for other areas on the island. It’s important to note that during peak travel times, you may have a long wait for an available car in the apps.  

To avoid this wait and enjoy planned pickup time, you can book important rides (such as to Tenerife Airport) through the Welcome Pickups taxi app. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups, inclusive fixed fares, and exciting travel extras.

Calling a radio taxi in Tenerife

To avoid having to download another taxi app to your phone, you can call a Tenerife taxi number. There are a few different radio taxis in Tenerife, each one operating throughout the different municipalities. Some of the more reliable radio taxi companies on the island are as follows:

Official taxi: +34 (922) 397 074
Taxi Rivas: +34 (617) 79 04 27
Radio Taxi Adeje: +34 (922) 97 92 93
Santiago del Teide Taxi: +34 (922) 861 627
Puerto de la Cruz: +34 (922) 378 999

However, not all phone dispatch operators speak English, to avoid any miscommunications or delays in your service, you can ask your hotel reception or restaurant server to call a taxi for you or pre-book your rides with a private company.

Benefits of pre-booking your taxi service in Tenerife

Although you can get a taxi service in Tenerife 24 hours a day, if you’re in one of the remote towns, it may be extremely difficult to hail a taxi. During peak travel times, waits for the radio dispatch taxis and the ride-sharing apps may be extremely long. 

To avoid all of these uncertainties and make your time in Tenerife relaxing and stress-free, we suggest pre-booking your rides with Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups all over the island, competitive fixed-rate fares (with absolutely no hidden extras), and English-speaking drivers. For even more peace of mind, our customer support team also works 24/7 to ensure you ways have the transport you need when you need it.

Tenerife taxi tips

  1. Before beginning your Tenerife taxi ride, ensure your driver has reset the taximeter to the correct tariff for that time of day: Tariff 1 during the day and Tariff 2 after 22:00.
  2. To ensure you’re using an official and fully licensed taxi, only use white cars with SP (servicio publico) on their license plate.
  3. 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 a thoughtful tip.
  4. Very few Tenerife taxi drivers have credit or debit card machines installed in their vehicles. That's why you should ensure that you always carry cash in Euros with you.
  5. Depending on the town that you’re traveling from, there may be a dedicated taxi company. Be sure to check which taxi numbers or apps correlate to which town before calling for a pickup service.
  6. It is a good idea to ask for an approximate price for your destination before entering the taxi, to avoid any nasty surprises. The main taxi stands will give you an approximate price for the most popular routes.
  7. Most taxi drivers in Tenerife don’t speak fluent English. It’s a good idea to write down your hotel or destination’s address or to show your driver the best route on GoogleMaps, to avoid being overcharged by the taximeter.
  8. Pre-booking your taxi service inTenerife will give you the peace of mind of guaranteed on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, competitive fixed-rate fares and 24/7 customer support.

Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Tenerife

Tenerife has many wheelchair-accessible spots, such as Playa de las Vistas in Los Cristianos and Costa Adeje. However, when it comes to the standard taxis in Tenerife, they aren’t equipped for people in wheelchairs.

To order a wheelchair-accessible vehicle in advance, you can reach out to Official Taxi Tenerife. This company has a fleet of accessible vehicles, adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. You can also contact the company by phone at +34 (922) 397 074.

Safety and complaints for your Tenerife taxi

Tenerife taxi rivers are usually reliable, polite, and provide a high level of service at reasonable rates. However, some drivers may try to take advantage of tourists by taking a longer route or not setting the taximeter on, in an attempt to up their fare.

If you suspect that your Tenerife taxi driver tried to deceive you, you can stop the ride and note down the license plate or call the company from which you ordered the taxi. You can also head to the local police station to make a formal complaint if needed.

Frequently asked questions

How to call a taxi in Tenerife?

There are many different Tenerife taxi numbers you can call for a pickup. Some of the most reliable are Official Taxi +34 (922) 397 074, Taxi Rivas +34 (617) 79 04 27, and Radio Taxi Adeje +34 (922) 97 92 93. It’s important to keep in mind that there may be additional fees for using a radio taxi in Tenerife. 

How much is a taxi in Tenerife?

Tenerife taxis operate using a duo tariff taximeter system: one tariff for journeys during the day, and another for the night. The base fare for Tariff 1 (06:00 to 22:00) is €3.15 and the fare per km is €0.55. The evening tariff, Tariff 2 has a base fare of €3.45 and a price per km of €0.63. For example, taking a taxi from Tenerife North Airport to Costa Adeje will cost around €98.

What taxi service to use in Tenerife?

Local taxis in Tenerife are available 24 hours a day. However, for a more personalized service with guaranteed on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, and competitive fixed-rate fares, you can always pre-book your rides with a private company such as Welcome Pickups.

Do you tip taxis in Tenerife?

Tipping your Tenerife taxi driver isn’t obligatory. However, if you enjoyed the service or your driver made multiple stops and helped you with luggage, tipping around 10% would be fair.

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