Are there Ubers in the Canary Islands?

Canary Islands, Spain – The ride-hailing company Uber officially launched its services in the Canary Islands this Thursday. The vehicle rental service with drivers, which is already present in five other regions of Spain, has started operating in the archipelago.



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Getting around by public transportation Most of the main islands in the Canaries are simply too large to explore without a motorized vehicle. While there are local buses on each island, it's relatively challenging to get around on them, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area.

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Renting a car in Tenerife is the best way to get around because you'll have total freedom, and you can reach the most remote places on the island. Whenever we go to the Canary Islands, we get a rental car in Tenerife so we can explore at our leisure and visit places that are off the beaten path.

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In general, urban taxis are not very expensive. However, if you want to go from Las Palmas to Maspalomas, it can easily cost around € 70 just one way. The revolutionary transport services, as Uber or Cabify, have not reached the island of Gran Canaria yet.

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Finding a taxi is extremely easy in Tenerife. From the moment you step out of the airport gate, you will see them lining up outside the terminal; it is impossible to miss them! There are taxi stands in every single resort and they can be seen driving around all over the island.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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The archipelago is served by 8 airports connecting all the islands. In all cases the flying time is less than an hour and there are frequent departures all day long. Travelling by boat between the islands is usually cheaper and offers a different setting in which it is easy to spot dolphins and other species.

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The cost of living in the Canary Islands is considerably lower than in the United States. Housing, food, and transportation are much more affordable on the islands. While some tourist areas are more expensive than others, overall, it is a very affordable place to live.

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Walking along the paths of the Canary Islands is one of the best ways to enjoy the landscape, which is full of contrasts: luxuriant forests, volcanic plains, steep cliffs or crags, sand dunes and areas like rain forests.

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The island of Tenerife receives about 5 million tourists each year, making it the most popular island for tourists. Tourist attractions here include nightlife, walking, and whale-and bird-watching. Loro Parque (meaning Parrot Park) on Tenerife has a collection of 3,000 parrots.

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Car-free & stress-free Majestic and wild, Fuerteventura is the second-largest island in the Canary archipelago, full of natural wonders and tourist attractions. Luckily, you don't have to bring along your car to the island or rent one upon arrival, as there are multiple ways to explore Fuerteventura car-free!

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The fares are divided into two price bands and there is an airport supplement of €1.65. Fare 1 (from 06:00 to 22:00, weekdays): all or part of each kilometre: €0.47 minimum fare: €2.68; price per hour waiting, €12.79 and fractional rate for every 15 minutes €3.20.

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Taxis. Tipping in the Canary Islands always depends on how generous you are, always optional but very welcomed. The price of the taxi in Tenerife, is very cheap if you compare with other countries. Approximately around 1 euro / minute.

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Should I tip in the Canary Islands? Tips are not mandatory as every establishment in Spain includes the service price. Tipping is usual in bars, restaurants, hotels and taxis depending on the client's generosity.

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Additionally, the cost of living on the Canary Islands is much cheaper than in mainland Spain, making it an attractive option for those on a budget. The Canary Islands are a great place to live for many reasons.

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Bus: Buses are a comfortable way of getting around the island, especially between the capital of Las Palmas and the touristic towns in the south. The inter-urban bus network on Gran Canaria (blue buses) is extensive with over 100 routes that connect almost every main point on the island.

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