Driving. Driving in Granada should be avoided. Narrow, one-way streets restricted to buses, taxis, scooters, and tourists with hotel reservations combined with strict fines for violators mean it can be a stressful affair.
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95-828-06-54. By Car -- It's impossible to get around Granada by driving. A rented car is best left for exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Rental prices vary greatly, depending on the time of the year and the agency, but count on shelling out around 300€ ($390) per week, including unlimited mileage and insurance.
The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, Granada is a very welcoming city and locals are usually friendly and helpful.
It is difficult to find free parking in the center of Granada. Access to Gran Via and Recogidas streets, Plaza Nueva, Reyes Catolicos, Elvira Street, San Matías, and the neighborhood of Albaycin and Sacromonte is restricted to private traffic.
If you have no plans to visit the surrounding areas or the Sierra Nevada mountains, you will be fine to explore Granada without a car. Public transport in the city of Granada will take you to the major attractions that you can't walk to.
Seeing a city in a day is not an easy task, especially if it's new to you. That's why we always recommend a longer trip. But if you only have 24 hours, you can still have a wonderful experience if you know where to go. And any time in Granada is better than no time at all!
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 €.
If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.
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.
If you are going to stay in Granada only for one day, the itinerary plan might be slightly more intense than usual. It is advisable to stay in Granada for at least two or three days.