Is Uber available in Spain?

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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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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PideTaxi is the official app to request a taxi in Spain with official rates.

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Is Uber in Spain safe? In general, it is safe to use Uber in Spain. Although the platform has wound up in hot water a few times over the years, most travelers feel more comfortable using Uber due to the tracking and other safety features.

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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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They have a green light that is on when they are free. To hail a taxi all you need to do is raise your hand. There are also several taxi ranks around the city, indicated by a blue sign with a white letter 'T'. Taxis must be taken from the corresponding ranks at railway and bus stations and at the airport.

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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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HOW IT WORKS: Open your app and enter the code HOLANV within the “Promotions” section of your app. Select the ESPAÑOL option and request a ride.

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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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All rides are geolocated and we reveal the identity of every driver so you feel safe. You can select a contact to send your location to automatically anytime you request a Cabify ride. With our safety button, you can contact us, call emergency services, or share your ride. We are with you every on every ride!

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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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Across the country as a whole, the average minimum fee for a daytime trip between Monday and Friday is €3.48. The average price per kilometre after the minimum is 94 cents, an increase of 0.8% on 2019 fares, or €1.16 at night, a rise of 0.7% on 2019.

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HOW IT WORKS: Open the “Promotions” section in your app and enter the code ESPANOLTX. Toggle over to uberX in the vehicle menu. Select the ESPAÑOL option and request a ride.

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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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All vehicles accept payment by credit card and can also be paid in cash (taxi drivers are required to have coins in sufficient quantity to facilitate change to the user up to the amount of 20 euros). It should be noted that some taxis have wifi service available to passengers.

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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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