At the airport, passengers will find a taxi rank just outside of the arrivals area, from where taxis are generally available twenty-four hours a day. The bus stops of the airport are also located in this area.
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Frequent cab faresFrom the center of Granada to the airport: € 27 ( US$ 28.50) approximately. From the airport to the bus station: € 25 ( US$ 26.30) approximately. From Plaza Nueva to the Alhambra: € 5 ( US$ 5.30) approximately. From the Alhambra to the Sierra Nevada: € 60 ( US$ 63.30) approximately.
Taxi fare from Granada Airport to city centreUnder a normal metered ride, it should cost around €35 during the day and €40 at night, depending on the end location. The ride will be metered and should start at around €4 for an airport pick-up.
The general guidance is to arrive at Granada at least two hours before scheduled departure for a shorthaul flight and three hours before departure for a longhaul flight.
I don't advice this and recommend spending 2 days in Granada. Granada is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Don't rush this city and see the main sights in 1 day. It deserves time to wander the neighborhoods, enjoy a few lengthy meals, and take your time at the top attraction, the Alhambra Palace.
Granada city has good public transport: urban and intercity buses and also a tourist train. A taxi is also a cheap option to move around the city, to cross Granada from one end to another costs 15-20 €.
Each stop has a vending machine where you can buy the single ticket or the travel card. The green card of the metropolitan buses (from the villages near Granada) can also be used. People who transfer from the metropolitan buses to the Metro pay 0,62 €.
May to June is the best time to visit Granada and explore it on a hop-on hop-off train or bus tour. The temperature is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing. It is the spring season in Granada so you can watch the flowers in full bloom all around. Alternatively, you can also visit during September and October.
Taxi drivers in Madrid accept payments both in cash or via credit/debit card. However, it is advisable to have some euros with you, in case the POS is broken, currently out of service, etc. Taxi drivers are obligated to give change from 20€/20$. Hence, you should carry small bills to pay for your taxi transfer.
There are two taxi companies in Granada: Tele Radio Taxi Granada on 958 28 00 00 and Radio Taxi Genil on 958 13 23 23. You can call them to book a taxi in advance or immediately, if they are available near you.
In Spain you can pay in cash in almost all cases, and usually only Euros are accepted. In some cases, if the payment is made through a machine, it may be necessary to pay by card. The option to pay with credit and debit cards, mainly Visa and Mastercard, is very widespread.
I could easily have spent another month exploring them! But just three days of meandering through the Arab Quarter, watching spontaneous flamenco street performances, and gorging on free tapas will leave you with no doubt that Granada might just be the top destination in Spain.
The Alhambra is the crown jewel of Granada. Perched high atop a hill in the center of the city, this UNESCO World Heritage site dominates the skyline. The Alhambra is not only Granada and Andalusia's biggest tourist attraction, it's one of the most-visited spots in all of Spain.
The best time to visit Granada is in May and June as well as September and October. From May to June, temperatures are cool, flowers are fully bloomed and some of the city's biggest cultural events fill up the calendar.
The main reason most tourists visit Granada is probably to go see Alhambra. It is after all a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Muslim World. So many people ask themselves: Is Granada worth visiting without Alhambra? And my answer would be: Yes, definitely!