Are Ubers reliable in Barcelona?

In Short: Uber's service in Barcelona is spotty at best due to its ambiguous legality. Better to use taxis in Barcelona, they are plentiful, efficient, and cheap. Thank you SO MUCH Scudder, Enric and Carlos.



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Uber does work in Barcelona and it functions better in Spain than Uber in Italy. However, you may find the service is not as fully operational as you're used to. You can obviously open the Uber app anywhere to check if it is in the city.

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It might not always be possible to pay via card in remote or rural areas so it's wise to have cash or check with the driver before you start the trip. Uber in Spain is pretty reliable, especially in the smaller cities like Malaga or Valencia.

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In Spain, Catalonia's regional government has adopted rules requiring rides to be booked at least 15 minutes in advance, preventing licensed vehicles for hire from circulating on public roads while waiting for customers and prohibiting the activation of geolocation prior to the booking.

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Do Uber drivers in Barcelona speak English? Although you are not required to speak with your driver as the Uber app arranges everything for you, speaking the local language could be hugely beneficial if you need to ask something since not every Uber driver in Barcelona speaks English.

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Yes, taxis are cheaper than Uber in Barcelona. It's a welcome change from other big cities like London, where you'll pay more for a black cab. Expect to pay about 15% less when you hail a cab rather than pre-booking on Uber.

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Barcelona Taxis Payment facilities You can pay your taxi ride with cash or credit card in any of the taxis of Barcelona. If you pay with cash, note that the taxi drivers must have €20.00 of change. It means that the taxi driver may not have change if you pay with a high value banknote.

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Taxi drivers tend to undergo a more traditional interview process, stricter employment standards, and more comprehensive background checks. So while you may be more likely to get a thoroughly-vetted driver in a taxi, that doesn't mean you're guaranteed to have a dangerous Uber or Lyft driver.

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App #1: Cabify If you're looking to get around cities in Spain, like Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville, Cabify is your best option.

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In Madrid and Barcelona, we checked the Uber prices, and they were as much or more than the regular taxi.

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There's lots of alternatives to Uber in Barcelona. Bolt, FREENOW and Cabify are most commonly used, and it's worth checking them all to compare prices. Often, you'll get introductory offers if you've not used an app before. The public transport in Barcelona is excellent, and a cheaper alternative to Uber.

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These Are the Best Taxi Apps in Barcelona
  • #1: Cabify. One of the best taxi apps in Barcelona in 2021 is, without any question, Cabify. ...
  • #2: Free Now. Free Now is an incredibly popular taxi app in Spain and Barcelona isn't an exception. ...
  • #3: NTaxi. In Barcelona, you aren't required to book a taxi.


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The short answer is yes, there is Uber in Barcelona.

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Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest, most convenient and most sustainable way of getting around Barcelona. You can choose from the different ticket types and travel cards. Bicycles are a healthy, clean and silent way of getting around the city.

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Taxi drivers expect no tip and are happy if you round up in their favor. A tip of 5% of the total fare is considered generous. Long rides or extra help with luggage may merit a tip, but if you're short of change, you'll never hear a complaint.

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Taxi from Barcelona airport Taxis in Barcelona are efficient and well-organised; they're easy to see (black and yellow) and easy to find at the exit of Terminals T1 and T2. Be aware that there is no standard rate from the airport to the city centre but you can expect to pay around 30€-35€ for the 20-25 minute ride.

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So, to prevent illegal cars and other unfair rates , the council decided to institutionalize the black and yellow combination as the official colour of the taxis. Curiosities: Not only in Barcelona you can find black and yellow painted cabs. Mumbai, in India, and Chile also use these colours.

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Cabify – the best Uber alternative in Spain Operating much like Uber, Cabify is one of the most commonly used alternatives to Uber in Spain. Cabify is available in Alicante, A Coruña, Barcelona, Benidorm, Madrid, Málaga, Marbella, Murcia, Santander, Seville, Valencia, and Zaragoza.

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Ride to and from Barcelona Airport with Uber. Instead of waiting for the BCN shuttle or taxi, you can request a ride directly in the app and be on your way.

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Uber said Thursday that it would suspend its service in Barcelona. It follows a ruling from the regional Catalan government that there has to be a 15-minute delay between a passenger booking a call and being picked up. This naturally dents one of the major commercial advantages of ride-hailing apps: speed.

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There are two official languages in the city: Catalan and Spanish. The overwhelming majority of Barcelona's residents consider themselves fully bilingual. That means they can switch from Catalan to Spanish with ease.

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The answer is yes, it is possible to survive in Barcelona without speaking Spanish. However, it may be challenging to get by on a day-to-day basis, especially if you plan to stay in the city long-term. Most people in Barcelona speak Spanish, and many signs, menus, and other important information are written in Spanish.

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