Taxis in Valencia
Valencia is usually best enjoyed by walking or cycling. However, taxis can be convenient if you're travelling with companions or a lot of luggage, especially for longer journeys.
Taxis in Valencia in a nutshell...
While Valencia is best explored on foot or bike, taxis offer convenient transportation when traveling with luggage or outside public transit hours.
Options: Hail white taxis with green lights on streets, visit taxi stands near major attractions, use apps (Free Now, Cabify), or call directly (Radio Taxi: +34 963 703 333).
Fares: Base rate €1.50-2.05 plus €1.09-1.19 per kilometer, with minimum fares of €4.00-6.00. Airport trips include a €5.40 supplement.
Payment: Cash recommended though credit cards accepted. Apps provide tracking, upfront pricing, and alternative payment methods. Wheelchair-accessible taxis available through Tele Taxi and Su Taxi with advance booking.
During your stay, we recommend you explore the city on foot, on a bike, or by using public transport, but there will be instances in which getting a cab is the most practical solution.
For example, taxis are a great way to move between Valencia Airport and the city, particularly if you are travelling with other people, or if you are moving outside of public transport working hours.
Likewise, if you want door-to-door service, or are going to a destination that is not easily reached via other means of transport, a cab is the perfect solution to get you back to your accommodation quickly and comfortably. The same goes if you are in the city late at night after a long day of sightseeing.
Of course, taxis are not the cheapest option to move around, but they are relatively affordable compared to other big cities in Europe. What’s more important, they are surely the most comfortable and one of the fastest ways to reach your final destination. They also give you great flexibility, as they can pick you up and take you anywhere, and run 24 hours a day on any given day.
Traditional taxis in Valencia are white, with a light on top indicating whether they are vacant (green light) or not (orange light). The most popular ways to book a traditional cab are to either hail one along the road, find one at a taxi rank, or call the individual company. Depending on where you are in the city, any one of these three options might be more convenient.
For visitors with reduced mobility, Valencia has more than one wheelchair-accessible taxi company, but it is always highly suggested to reserve whenever possible, either through an app or phone call. Accessible taxi companies include Tele Taxi and Su Taxi .
In the next sections, we will explain how you can order a taxi in Valencia, either in the traditional ways or through an app, how fares are determined, what discounts and apps are available
VTCs
VTC, which stands for Vehículos de Turism**o con Conductor (tourism vehicles with private drivers) are what in English is referred to as PHV, or private hire vehicles. Remember that they are not the same as regular taxis.
The difference between the two is that you can hail a taxi on the street or book it through an app, but you can only book a VTC through an app. Some popular apps that let you book a VTC are Cabify and Uber (in other cities). However, not all of them work in every city. You can read more about them in our article about VTCs.
How to Get a Taxi
There are many ways to get a taxi, some more traditional and others more modern. You can, for example, hail a cab in the street or approach one of the many taxi ranks in the city.
If you know that you will need a taxi at a specific time, or you are in a less-trafficked area, you can either call a cab company on your phone or book a vehicle through an app. Whichever one you prefer, we will walk you through the available options in Valencia.
Hailing a Taxi on the Go
The cheapest options are to stop a taxi on the street or to go to a cab stand. Keep in mind that the taxis you can stop along the road or get at a taxi rank in Valencia are white, with a green light on the top indicating their availability.
There are plenty of cabs in the city, so unless you are in an isolated or particularly quiet area, you will have no problem catching a taxi like this. To stop a cab along the street, you just need to get close to the edge of the pavement and wave at a taxi with a green light.
Taxi Stands
On some occasions, it might be easier to go to a taxi stand. There are taxi ranks located all over the city, many of them close to places of interest, like the one near the Turia metro stop, not far from the Botanical Garden, the one in front of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias , or the one in Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, close to the Mercat de Colón.
Of course, there are also taxi stands by Valencia’s main points of connection. Some of these are at the Airport (in front of the Arrivals gate), near the main train station (along the side of the Estación del Norte, and nearby, in front of the Plaza de Toros), and in front of the Bus Station.
To find the closest taxi rank to you, you can always type “paradas de taxi” on Google Maps. When you have found one, just go to the taxi that is first in line.
By App
If you don’t speak Spanish, prefer not to talk on the phone, or just want to have a more precise idea of how much money your journey will cost, you can use a number of taxi apps in Valencia.
For more info about them, you check the section of this article about taxi apps in Valencia.
By Phone
Another option, if you don’t want to wait for an available taxi or if you can’t see any around you, is to order one by directly calling the company. Keep in mind that by doing this, there normally is an extra cost, as you will be paying from the moment the taxi starts driving towards your location. Some traditional taxi companies are:
- Radio Taxi (+34 963 703 333)
- Tele Taxi (+34 963 571 313)
- Taxi Valencia (+34 661 719 393)
Accessible Taxis
For visitors with reduced mobility, Valencia has more than one wheelchair-accessible taxi company, but it is always highly suggested to reserve in advance whenever possible. Accessible taxi companies include Tele Taxi (+34 963 571 313) and Su Taxi (+34 633 384 492).
Fares
There are no fixed fares for specific journeys in Valencia, there are however supplements and minimum charges established by the Generalitat Valenciana (the government institution that runs the autonomous Community of Valencia).
If you want to avoid surprises and misunderstandings, you should ask the cab driver in advance for an approximation of the ride cost. The final cost is always automatically calculated by the taximeter. This calculation takes into account several variables and circumstances that we will explain ahead.
On a registered taxi, you will also find the official prices inside the vehicle, either on the window or on the back of the driver’s seat. Keep in mind that the official fares do not apply to VTCs, only to normal, registered taxis.
Remember that in case you hail a cab on the street or get one at a taxi stand, the taximeter should be turned on from the moment you get in the car. If, on the other hand, you are booking via phone call or app, the taximeter will be running since before you get into the taxi, as the taxi driver needs to get to you. On Free Now, however, the taximeter isn’t usually turned on until you get into the cab.
Flag Drop Charge
When you get into a cab, the taximeter will start from a certain fixed charge. From then on, the cost will be calculated based on the number of kilometres you travel. This initial charge changes depending on the day and time.
The following initial flag drop charges apply:
| Day and time |
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| Fare |
*Refers to 7:00 am of the following day.
Fares per Kilometre and Waiting Time
Once the cab meter is running, the cost will be calculated following these fares. If the driver is waiting for you the cost will be calculated on an hourly basis. If the cab is running, the cost will be calculated on kilometres travelled.
| Day and time |
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| Cost per kilometre |
| Cost per hour of waiting time |
*Refers to 7:00 am of the following day.
Both costs per hour of waiting time and costs per kilometre refer to the parameters established in the case of urban fares, meaning fares within Valencia city. Inter-urban fares (between different cities) are different. To consult them, you can check the Government’s website .
Minimum Charges
At the end of your ride, no matter how far you have travelled, the cab driver will have to charge you a minimum that depends on the time and place of your journey. This won’t affect you if the taximeter is indicating a price higher than what is shown in the table below.
However, if for example, you are travelling in the city during the daytime and at the end of your ride the cost of the taximeter comes up to be €3.50, you will still be charged the minimum of €4.00.
| Time |
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| Fare |
*Refers to 7:00 am of the following day. **€5.40 airport supplement included.
Additional Costs
In some cases, extra costs are added to the taxi fare:
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| Supplement |
*The airport supplement is already included in the airport minimum charge of €12.00.
Fixed Fares
As explained in the previous sections of the article, there are no fixed fares established by the Generalitat Valenciana.
Methods of Payment
Any ride can be paid for with cash and, theoretically, with credit cards. Legally, all taxis must have a card reader on board, nevertheless, it could happen that these don’t work, so it’s recommended to always carry some cash with you. If you are planning on paying with a card, ask the driver if that is possible before getting in the cab.
Also, keep in mind that taxi drivers are only obliged to have change up to €20.00, so make sure you are not paying with bills bigger than €50.00.
If your taxi driver is registered on Free Now, you will also be able to pay via the app. All you need to do in that case is to let them know you’d like to pay with Free Now, they’ll search for you on their app and then put the payment through as normal at the end of the journey.
Taxi Apps
If you prefer, you can always book a taxi via an app. Many prefer using apps, as they allow for more user flexibility, faster service and better convenience.
In Valencia, Cabify also lets you book VTCs, as well as normal taxis. For example, in most cases, you will be able to specify your preferences, select the type of vehicle you need, and also know exactly how much time it will take for the taxi to arrive.
In terms of payment, you will also have more options and will know the exact cost ahead of time, instead of just an approximation.
Another feature is improved security, as you will be able to make sure that the taxi driver is taking the shortest route with GPS tracking. You will also have the taxi info available.
All of this will make sure you are not being overcharged, and that you can later reach out to the same taxi you took, in case you forget something inside the vehicle.
Fares
On average, VTCs booked via Cabify tend to be slightly cheaper than the ones you get at the taxi stand. In these cases, you will also know exactly how much the ride will cost you upfront (as opposed to a taxi, where you will only get an approximation).
When ordering a taxi with an app, aside from being able to pay in cash, like any other taxi, you will also be able to pay via the app with a variety of methods, including Apple Pay and credit card, among others. Generally, when using an app you get your receipt sent to your email account.
Another plus of using an app is that you might be eligible for discounts or vouchers if you are a new or frequent user (depending on the app).
For example, both Free Now and Cabify offer referral discounts to users that invite friends to join. Once your friend has used the app for the first time through the link you provided them, you will receive your discount.
Available Apps
While there are many taxi and vehicle hire apps, not all of them work in Valencia. Also, not all features of an app (for example, the possibility to book VTCs) are available in the city.
Here we have gathered the ones that seem to be more popular and work best in the city, as well as their available features.
Free Now
Free Now (previously owned by myTaxi) is one of the most widely used taxi apps in Europe. It is extremely user-friendly and ensures that you are travelling with a licensed cab. Free Now is a great option if, for example, you are taking a taxi late at night.
Registration is easy, you will only need to insert your basic information and confirm your account through a code sent to your phone. Once you have an account, you will immediately be able to book journeys.
Upon request, you will have a selection of vehicles to choose from and see the estimated cost upfront. Remember that the total fare is still calculated at the end of the trip, as you will be booking a regular taxi instead of a VTC. In the app, you will also be able to save your favourite driver or book your cab up to four days in advance.
You will find that in Valencia, as of 2021, Free Now applies a sustainability surcharge of €0.30 to the cost of the trips paid through their app. This means that if you decide to pay for your trip in cash, you will not have to pay the extra €0.30. The charge is supposed to compensate for the carbon emissions generated during the trip.
Payment methods accepted on Free Now are credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and of course cash.
You can also pay through Free Now when you get in a normal taxi, as long as the driver is registered on the app. All you need to do in that case is to let them know you’d like to pay with Free Now, they’ll search for you on their app and then put the payment through as normal at the end of the journey.
Cabify
Cabify, which also owns Easy Taxi, is a popular app, easy to use and to register on. Booking VTCs with it normally ensures cheaper rates than usual. To do this, you only need to confirm your phone number through a code that will be sent to you, and then insert your personal information.
Once you book a ride you will be connected to the driver. This will enable you to see their location and call with any questions or requests. You will also be able to set your preferences (music, air conditioning, etc) in your account.
Remember that Cabify allows you to book either a VTC (tourism vehicle with a private driver) or a normal taxi through their app. You can read more about them in our article about VTCs.
Payment methods accepted by Cabify in Spain are credit or debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club), Paypal, and of course cash.
Download the Cabify app for iOS
Download the Cabify app for Android
Useful Tips for Catching a Taxi
- In Valencia, most local cab drivers are honest and do an excellent job. However, to avoid being taken advantage of, make sure you are always getting on an official taxi or a vehicle booked via a safe app. In Valencia, official taxis are white with a green light on top. Inside, they always have a taximeter and they display the official fares approved by the Valencian Government .
- Most taxis in Valencia have room for up to 4 passengers. There are taxis that can take more people, but they are hard to find. Our recommendation, if you are in a group of 5 or more and you want to travel together, is to call a taxi company and ask for a bigger vehicle. Su Taxi (+34 633 384 492) for example, offers vehicles that can fit up to 8 passengers. Otherwise, you will have to split into two groups.
- Most cab drivers speak at least some English, but it is always appreciated if you try to speak a couple of words in Spanish.
- If you don’t speak any Spanish, we advise you to write down your destination and show it to the cab driver, to avoid misunderstandings.
- Not many taxis will carry pets, so if you have one with you, you should always check with the company or driver beforehand. This includes journeys booked through an app, as the decision to take pets or not is often at the driver’s discretion.
- Although not necessary and not very common, you can always tip your cab driver, especially if you particularly liked their service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here you can find quick answers to all of your questions. Linked, you’ll find the articles or the sections of the articles that can give you more detailed information.
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Yes, taxis in Valencia are safe and reliable. Even though we recommend using other methods of transport to better enjoy the city, taxis are ideal to move between far apart locations (like the city centre and the airport) or very late at night when most public transport is unavailable.
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Taxis in Valencia are generally affordable, although public transport is much more convenient.
It’s important to know that there are no officially fixed fares in Valencia, but some prices are regulated by the local administration (minimum charges, flag drop fares, rates per kilometre).
If you want more detailed info, check out the relevant section of this article.
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VTCs in Spain are vehicles with private drivers. The difference between a VTC and a taxi is that the former needs to be booked via an app, while taxis can also be hailed on the street.
Uber or Cabify vehicles are examples of VTCs.
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In Valencia you can either hail a taxi in the street, book on the phone with the company, or book via an app.
If you want to know more about booking taxis in Valencia, check out the relevant section of this article.
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While there are no officially fixed fares in Valencia (meaning no fixed price per specific journeys), some prices are regulated by the local administration. These are the minimum charges, the flag drop fares, and the rates per kilometre.
If you want more detailed info, check out the relevant section of this article.
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Valencia has a few wheelchair-accessible taxi companies. Two well-known ones are Tele Taxi (+34 963 571 313) and Su Taxi (+34 633 384 492).
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Yes, absolutely. You just need to check that the light on top of the taxi is green and says LIBRE. You can simply raise your hand out and the taxi will pull over.
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There are taxi ranks located all over the city, many of them close to places of interest or major points of connection.
The Airport, near Turia metro stop, near Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, near Mercat de Colón, Estaciò del Norte, and Valencia Bus Station are all places where you can find taxi ranks.
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No, Uber is not used in Valencia. The most common taxi apps are Cabify and Free Now. Out of the two, Cabify is the one to offer VTCs as well as taxis.
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The most common and recommendable taxi apps in Valencia are Cabify and Free Now. Cabify also offers VTCs, as well as regular taxis.
You can find out more about taxi apps in Valencia in the dedicated section of this article.
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Yes, all taxis in Valencia are required by law to have a card reader on board. It could happen that the reader doesn’t work, so maybe if you only have a card ask the driver if that is possible before getting in the cab.
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Usually no, although it is left to the company or the single driver’s discretion. For this reason, we recommend you always check if carrying a pet is okay beforehand.
This is true both for taxi companies and apps.
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Tipping is not required or expected in Valencia, but always appreciated.
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When you order a taxi with an app, you can pay cash or via the app (Apple Pay and credit card, usually).
