Is it better to take Uber or taxi in Barcelona airport?

A taxi – getting a taxi is probably the easiest way to get from Barcelona airport to the city centre, especially if you've had a long flight. I'd recommend booking an Uber once you arrive at the airport rather than joining the taxi queue, as it'll cost you more money.



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There are always a large number of taxis available at Barcelona Airport. They cannot be hailed randomly - it is necessary to join a queue, where you will be directed to a taxi that is waiting. There are taxi ranks outside both Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2(T2) at Barcelona Airport.

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The cost depends on the time of day and the distance traveled, but an average ride from the airport to the city center runs anywhere from €30 - €35.

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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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How to Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre
  1. Private transfer service.
  2. Aerobus express bus.
  3. Public bus service.
  4. Barcelona airport train.
  5. Barcelona airport metro.
  6. Taxi service.
  7. Transfers from / to Barcelona Cruise Terminal.
  8. Transfers from / to destinations outside of Barcelona.


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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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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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Taxi drivers in Barcelona are required to speak the official languages of Catalonia, which are Catalan and Spanish. However as Barcelona is a tourist city it is possible that some taxi drivers know the basics in English. The taxi drivers of that taxi company speak basic English.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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Cabify's prices and perks Although taxis are pretty cheap and very well regulated in Barcelona, Cabify provides an even cheaper option than the taxi service. Unlike Uber, Cabify charges by distance traveled and the quickest route is always chosen, so the price doesn't change depending on traffic.

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Request an Uber upon arrival to the Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport and go to the exclusive parking area in each terminal to meet your chauffeur.

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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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Uber in Spain operates in exactly the same way that it does in every country. Therefore, if you already have the app downloaded and an active account – away you go. However, if you haven't used the platform yet you will need to download the app from your app store (find it for Android here and Apple here).

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We do not recommend carrying a lot of cash with you while visiting Barcelona. However, it is a good idea to bring a small amount of Euros cash in advance to cover some initial expenses like taxi, meal etc. until you can arrive at a bank or cashpoint to obtain some more money.

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Tipping in Spain is rare, but doing so in a taxi is practically nonexistent. You may leave a tip if the driver helped you with your luggage or rushed frantically so you wouldn't miss your flight. Other than these extraordinary situations, just don't tip.

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Shuttle bus from Barcelona airport Aerobus, the Barcelona Airport Shuttle, is a fast and easy way to get to the city, running every ten minutes, all year round. In just 35 minutes it can whisk you directly to Plaça de Catalunya for just a few Euro. Good news - there's even on-board wi-fi!

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