Local transport

Created by Patricia Noijen, Modified on Sat, 1 Nov at 10:45 AM by Mirthe van den Beuken

Bus

You can give the bus driver cash in euros as payment for the bus ride. Ask the driver to call out your stop when you need to get off.

City buses (Guaguas Municipales)

Fare: €1.40 per ride

Payment: cash, card/contactless, or via Guaguas LPA app

Multi-ride card: 10-ride card available

Timetable: 06:00 – 23:00, check guaguas.com or at stops

Intercity buses (Global)

Connect Las Palmas with other parts of Gran Canaria

Check timetable online or at the bus station

Tips:

Check line and stop before boarding

Keep cash or card ready

For late arrivals or lots of luggage, private transfer is recommended

Taxi

You can request a taxi from the front desk of your accommodation or restaurant. You may also wait for a taxi at the taxi rank.

Before you get in the taxi, you must inform the driver of your direction. Ask the taxi driver to activate the Taximeter, and when you reach your destination, you pay the amount of the ride which is indicated on the screen. Additionally, you and the taxi driver can agree on an amount to pay before getting in the taxi. You can pay with cash. If you need a receipt, remember to ask the driver if it is possible to get it, before the ride starts.

General: Taxis are available 24/7, yellow with black-and-white stripe.

Fare: Start €3.50–€4.00, per km €1.00–€1.20, night rate (22:00–06:00) +20–30%, luggage €0.50/piece.

How to take: Taxi ranks at airport, hotels, stations; call or use apps: Taxi Las Palmas +34 928 19 19 19, Radio Taxi Canaria +34 928 24 00 00, apps: Free Now, TaxiClick.

Tips: Check the meter, pay by cash or card, fixed price possible for airport rides.