Taxis and Uber in Granada

Taxis and Uber are another very efficient way to get around Granada. Remember that the city is small and traffic is restricted, so taxi journeys are usually quick and comfortable. Sometimes they are the best alternative to the bus, as they get you there faster and don’t have to stop to pick up other passengers, but as a rule they cost more than the city bus.

Granada taxis

First of all, you should know that taxis in Granada are white with a diagonal green stripe along the side, and they only give change for notes up to €20.

They must display a plate with the letters SP (Servicio Público, public service) and have a blue rear number plate with white lettering, in line with a government measure designed to stop unlicensed and fake taxis.

In Granada taxis have priority on some of the main roads (along with buses), so they rarely get held up at rush hour or in heavy traffic.

They have different fares depending on the time, the day, whether it’s a public holiday and so on, which you can check on this website.

To give you an idea, here are some approximate fares between key places in the city:

• Alhambra ↔ Bus station: between €10 and €12
• Granada city centre ↔ Bus station: between €7 and €8
• Alhambra ↔ Granada city centre: about €5

On top of that, if you take a taxi from the bus or train station you’ll pay a supplement of €0.51 for each suitcase.

Almost all Granada taxis have a card machine, so you can pay by card and shouldn’t need to worry about it.

Some taxi ranks that are especially useful for visitors are at Jardines del Triunfo, Puerta Real, Palacio de Congresos, Plaza del Realejo and Plaza de los Ortegas in the Albayzín.

There are 2 taxi companies in Granada that you can call to book a taxi.

Radio taxi Genil

You can book their taxis by calling 958 13 23 23, through their website radiotaxigenil.com or with the app advertised on their website.

PideTaxi Granada

You can book their taxis on 958 28 00 00 and 958 28 06 54, or through their website pidetaxigranada.es.

Freenow app

You can also download the Freenow app to your phone, which lets you call a taxi straight away or even book one for a specific day and time. It’s very convenient, as it offers several payment methods and the option to pay in advance, which guarantees a fixed price.

Uber in Granada

Uber started out in the city and has gradually spread to nearby towns in the province and to Sierra Nevada.

Like taxis, Uber cars carry a plate with the letters SP (public service) next to the front number plate, and the rear number plate is blue with white lettering. They use various car models (electric and petrol or diesel), and the vast majority are black.

The service works only through the Uber app (available on all platforms), so you can’t flag down a car in the street the way you can with a taxi. You’ll find links to the app on the Uber website, along with a fare estimator. Remember that Uber rides are paid in advance through the app, using one of the payment methods it offers. You never pay the driver in cash.

To give you an idea, here are some approximate fares between key places in the city:

• Alhambra ↔ Bus station: between €12 and €16
• Granada city centre ↔ Bus station: between €7 and €10
• Alhambra ↔ Granada city centre: between €6 and €8

The downside of Uber compared with a traditional taxi is that, as we said, you can’t hail one in the street. On the other hand, once you’ve booked and paid through the app, the price won’t change because of traffic, traffic lights or any other hold-up.