Transfers in Barcelona
Barcelona is a busy city and cruise port, with El Prat Airport close by. Transfer companies here cover airport runs, the cruise terminals, hourly chauffeur hire and longer trips along the Catalan coast.
Barcelona taxi fares
Official taxis start at about €2.80. The day rate is about €1.35 per km on weekdays from 8am to 8pm, and about €1.66 per km at night, at weekends and on holidays. Trips to or from the airport add about €4.60, and so do vans for 5 to 8 people. From the Moll Adossat cruise dock to the airport, taxis charge a fixed fare of about €46 with all surcharges included.
Popular routes from Barcelona
- Barcelona ↔ Barcelona Airport: about 16 km, around 20 minutes by car
- Barcelona Airport → Costa Brava: one local company lists Calella from about €140 and Blanes from about €165
- Barcelona → Girona Airport: about 90 km
Private chauffeurs and groups
Private drivers offer Mercedes saloons, vans and minibuses for families and groups. One published price list starts at about €65 from the airport to the city, and a four-hour half day costs from about €240. Large taxi vans suit cruise passengers with plenty of luggage. Most private drivers track your flight and wait in arrivals with a name sign. Hourly hire with a licensed taxi firm starts at about €28 per hour, and some firms also offer guided tours of the city.