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Is Uber allowed at Barcelona airport?

Do drivers using Uber pick up at BCN Airport? Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.



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Download the Uber app and complete your profile information. 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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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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Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Barcelona. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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Uber journeys from Barcelona airport to the city centre cost between €27 and €35 on average, making them more inexpensive than taxis. However, even if you save money, it won't be a significant amount.

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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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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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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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Tipping Your Servers: Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Customs in Barcelona: Depending on the amount of people in line, it might take anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes to get through immigration. Then you must get your bags, which might take another 20 minutes.

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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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As long as Uber is available at your travel destination, the Uber app will work the same as it does at home. Update your mobile phone number in the Uber app. If you are using a different number during your travels, add it to your Uber account.

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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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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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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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What is the cheapest way to travel in Barcelona? The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest.

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