Should I pre book a taxi from Tenerife South Airport?

Pre-booked taxis at Tenerife South Airport are generally of a higher standard than those you get at the taxi rank. And, what's even better, they can often work out cheaper. While airport taxis can charge you extra for your luggage, this tends to be included in the price when you pre-book.



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One of the best ways to get from the airport to any other point of the island, whether you are traveling for leisure or business, is by using a Tenerife South Airport taxi, with a capacity of up to 9 people and the ability to book with 24 hours' notice and choose the extras you need (vehicle adapted for people with ...

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Do you need cash for taxis in Tenerife? Waiting around for a taxi is a thing of the past as you can simply open the SIXT app on your phone and order your taxi in just a few steps. There's no need to have cash on you to pay for your ride, as the fare will simply be charged to the credit card linked to your account.

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Ride-hailing services like Uber have yet to reach Tenerife, but official white taxis with meters are readily available at airports, in resorts and at taxi ranks in bigger towns. If you want to call one, good options include Servitaxi Tenisur in the south and 24-hour Official Taxi island-wide.

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Frequently Asked Questions. Can I use Uber, Cabify or other similar apps in Tenerife? Yes. At the time of writing (2023), Uber is available in some regions in the south of the island, such as Guía de Isora, Adeje, Arona, and Granadilla de Abona, including the Tenerife South Airport.

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Tips are not expected in Tenerife, but they are highly appreciated. If you liked the service that a driver provided, anything between 5% - 10% is more than enough.

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The coronavirus pandemic had a huge impact on the passenger traffic at Tenerife South Airport. Passenger traffic at the Spanish airport fell from 11.14 million passengers in 2019 to only 3.37 million passengers in 2020.

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Airport taxis cost a lot higher than regular taxis because taxi drivers know that the ones who take flights usually are from upper middle class and upper class. They know that it is a luxury and people who can afford a flight can very well afford a taxi which costs more than public transport.

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Is it better to take cash or card to Tenerife? Credit and debit cards are accepted all over Tenerife, or you could use a travel money card for extra security and easier budgeting. Only the most remote restaurants and bars won't have a card reader.

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The fares are divided into two price bands and there is an airport supplement of €1.65. Fare 1 (from 06:00 to 22:00, weekdays): all or part of each kilometre: €0.47 minimum fare: €2.68; price per hour waiting, €12.79 and fractional rate for every 15 minutes €3.20.

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This rule applies to all the Canary Islands, meaning that there's no tourist tax in either Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, La Gomera, La Palma, El Hierro, or La Graciosa.

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