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Barcelona Airport (BCN) Taxi Service


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 Official Barcelona Airport Taxi Service

 

Official Barcelona Airport Taxi Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the official Barcelona Airport taxi service.

While a bit expensive, considering there are good alternatives, a taxi from Barcelona Airport is certainly a convenient option.

(Read More about Official Barcelona Airport Taxis Below)


Official Barcelona Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Barcelona Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (EUR or Euro). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency.


  • A taxi from Barcelona Airport to the city centre will cost about EUR 25-30.



 
Barcelona Taxi Payment: Cash • Credit Cards
  • Always confirm with your Barcelona Airport taxi driver if they take credit or bank cards and if there are any card fees.


Barcelona Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Tipping recommended, Round up to next bill/large coin or 10%



Official Barcelona Airport Taxi Details

Barcelona Airport Taxi

Barcelona Airport taxi photo

Barcelona airport taxis may be hired from the BCN airport taxi rank, which is situated on the left hand side as you depart the Barcelona Airport's main exit. From BCN airport, taxis to downtown Barcelona take about 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

 

Barcelona airport cabs should use their meters, but be prepared for the driver to discuss a fixed price (which is never in your best interest).

 

BCN taxi companies include:


  • BookTaxiBarcelona.com



 Barcelona Airport Taxi Scams


Not a scam, per se, but this is one of the priciest cities in which catch a cab from the airport, by cost per kilometre/mile. In 2013, Barcelona Airport ranked #6 on The World’s 15 Most Expensive Taxi Rides From the Airport to a City, by Skift Travel IQ.




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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2024