Loading Page...

Why is Cabify better than Uber?

“Both the Uber and Cabify apps have been developed to offer good service with great security and efficiency,” said Velazco, adding that he generally uses Cabify, however, “because it has clearer fares, whereas Uber has promotions that can confuse the cost of service.”



In 2026, many users in Spanish and Latin American markets prefer Cabify over Uber primarily due to its pricing predictability and corporate social responsibility. Unlike Uber, which relies heavily on dynamic surge pricing that can quadruple during peak hours, Cabify uses a more stable model based on the optimal distance between points, regardless of the actual route taken. This transparency is a major draw for business travelers who need fixed receipts for expensing. Furthermore, Cabify has been carbon neutral since 2018 and is often cited for higher driver vetting standards and vehicle quality. While Uber typically has better "app availability" in remote areas due to its massive driver pool, Cabify is frequently perceived as a more "premium" and ethical service. In cities like Madrid or Mexico City, Cabify also integrates seamlessly with local taxi fleets, offering a broader range of legal transport options within a single, highly-rated user interface.

People Also Ask

“Both the Uber and Cabify apps have been developed to offer good service with great security and efficiency,” said Velazco, adding that he generally uses Cabify, however, “because it has clearer fares, whereas Uber has promotions that can confuse the cost of service.”

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

In many of our cities you can request the 'Taxi' category when you want to get around the city by taxi. To do so, just follow these steps in the app: Tell us where you want to go. Select the category Taxi or Easy Taxi.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Lyft somewhere is cheaper than Uber's competitors, with a service that works quite similarly. The app lets you hail a car and see how far away the driver is from the pick-up location. Besides, the prices are comparable.

MORE DETAILS

Car and driver with child seat (groups 1, 2 and 3) included. A large vehicle with driver, with space for 6 passengers, all together! Rent a zero-emission car by the minute and forget about zone limitations and paying for parking. Rent our electric mopeds by the minute.

MORE DETAILS

If you're using a Spanish rideshare service (like Cabify and BlaBlaCar), tipping is not required. But if you receive especially good service, you can leave a tip in the app afterward.

MORE DETAILS

Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

MORE DETAILS

Before you can order a Cabify, you need to add a payment method to your account. This can be a debit/credit card (depending which country you're in) or PayPal. We do not currently accept prepaid cards. Alternatively, if our cash service is operational in your city, you can choose to pay in cash instead.

MORE DETAILS

In a Cabify, you'll pay an upfront price that won't change if you hit traffic. With a taxi, you'll see the estimated price range and then pay depending on the taximeter.

MORE DETAILS

All Cabify Kids vehicles include Group 1-2-3 child seats and a 2€ SRI supplement is included in the price. Unfortunately, it's no longer possible to request a Group 0 (Maxicosi) or a second child seat.

MORE DETAILS

RIDESHARE – UBER/CABIFY/FREENOW: Rideshare services are available at the airport. This will cost you from 25€ each way for Uber/Cabify/Freenow and will take approximately 25 minutes depending on the traffic.

MORE DETAILS