Malaga Airport Taxis

Ok, lets talk about Taxis at Malaga Airport. There is a taxi rank as you come out of the arrivals hall on Terminal 3. Generally there is a pretty orderly queue.

However in the summer it can get very busy, very hot and well you may well stand there wishing you booked a private transfer where you are met in the arrivals hall and taken to your destination straight away. Why stand in a queue for an hour when you could be sunbathing!

You could also take Malaga train or Malaga bus. The trains only go as far as Fuengirola whilst the bus, you either take the direct bus to Marbella or take the bus into Malaga City and then change.

Malaga Airport Taxis only take a maximum of 4 people including any children, if there are more than 4 people then it is advisable to book private Malaga Airport Transfers through Shuttle Direct. Get a price, its more likely 2 taxis will cost a lot more than a Malaga Private transfers.

The Malaga Airport Taxis are not on a meter on the Costa Del Sol  but they do have a book which lists all the fares that they should charge. They are not always forthcoming with the book, although they do produce it when asked. There is also a list of Malaga Airport Taxis fares on the main airport wall, just by the taxi rank although sometimes this is covered up.

The minimum charge for a taxi from the airport is approximately €15.00. The charges change quite a bit for different hours of the day and holidays but generally its around €1.25-1.30 per km remembering the minimum charge from the airport is €14.00 and elsewhere normally around €6.00.

Here is a rough guide for Malaga Taxis and Private Transfers so you can make some cost comparisons. In some cases the private transfers are a little more expensive but that will be the price that you pay, whereas sometimes the taxi drivers can often charge more and take advantage if you don't speak Spanish.

For example a taxi from Malaga Airport to Algeciras will be anything between €140 and €170. Private Transfers come up at €158 for 4 people and at that price for me it's a no brainer and I would book the private transfer. You know exactly what you are paying, are met in the arrivals hall and the driver speaks your own language.

NB: The Private Transfer Prices below are based on a pick up for 4 passengers from Malaga Airport on October 1st returning October 8th at around 10:00 and  the charges quoted are per person.

Alternatively a Car Hire Quote for the same period (October 1st-8th) would be just €155.00 for an economy range vehicle.  Car Hire really is not as expensive as many people think.

To get your online quote for Malaga Car Hire click on the link.

1) Before getting in the taxi - establish a price. If you are unsure ask to see the book (el libro de precios)

2) If you are going to Marbella or further ask the driver to go via the Toll (Peage) It's around €5.50 in summer but its a far safer road to be on. The Coast Road is very busy and if you are not a great passenger - you won't like it.

3) If the Private Transfers is almost same price or slightly more - book a private transfer. Its far easier being met in the arrivals hall by someone who speaks your language and knows exactly where you are going to. Its worth paying a little more for the peace of mind of not getting ripped off too!.

4) Malaga Car Hire sometimes is often cheaper than a return taxi journey as this the case above. A return taxi journey from Malaga Airport to Puerto Banus will be around €160. You can hire a car for a week from just €155 (plus extras). But well worth looking into as there is so much more to explore along the Costa Del Sol. We can give you both Malaga Airport driving directions and a Malaga Airport Map to help you on your way.

NB: At the time of writing this prices are correct / approximate. If you have done a recent taxi journey do let us know what you were charged for your journey.

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