Malaga Airport Taxis
Malaga Airport taxis are located directly outside the arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. They are easy to spot white vehicles which almost always have an orange "taxi" sign on the roof which is lit up when they are available to hire. Spanish taxis do not run on a meter but the driver has a book which lists the set fares to certain areas.
Some friends that came to visit me recently had an unscrupulous driver who just pointed to a figure in the book (which bore no resemblance to where he was dropping them off) and overcharged by €10.00. They should have asked for a quote for the journey before setting off, so make sure you do this to avoid paying too much.
Although the taxi queues are pretty organised at Malaga Airport, in the summer it can get quite busy and extremely hot. So if you don't want to get hot and bothered a Malaga Airport private transfer might be a better option. You can book this in advance and a driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and whisk you straight off to a waiting car with the minimum of hassle.
The taxis at Malaga Airport can only carry a maximum of 4 people, including children, so if your party is larger than this a private transfer or car hire at Malaga Airport may be more efficient.
Also the law in Spain states that registered taxis do not have to carry child seats. So if you are anxious that your toddler sits in a proper seat or has the correct restraint, book a private transfer or arrange for a hire car to ensure that a appropriate seats are available.
Taxi Fares from Malaga Airport
On weekdays between 06.00 and 22.00 there is a minimum fare charge from the airport of €18.47, with a per kilometre fee of €0.84 and waiting charge of €18.47 per hour. This rises to a RATE 1 minimum fare of €19.01 on weekdays after 22.00 until 06.00 and RATE 2 on Saturdays and holidays, with a per kilometre fee of €1.03 and waiting charge of €23.09 per hour. Other supplements include an additional €5.50 for airport runs, extra €2 at night and €0.45 for each piece of luggage over 60cm in size.
To telephone the taxi companies that operate from the airport the numbers are Radiotaxi: 952 040 804 Unitaxi: 952 333 333
Below is a list of approximate taxi fares from Malaga Airport:
| DESTINATION | DISTANCE | RATE 1 | RATE 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeciras | 142 km | €150.34 | €178.74 |
| Almuñecar | 106 km | €113.62 | €134.82 |
| Antequera | 63 km | €69.76 | €82.36 |
| Benalmádena town | 20 km | €25.90 | €29.90 |
| Benalmádena coast | 14 km | €19.78 | €22.58 |
| Cala de Mijas | 35 km | €41.20 | €48.20 |
| Estepona | 85 km | €92.20 | €109.20 |
| Fuengirola | 26 km | €32.02 | €37.22 |
| Marbella | 54 km | €60.58 | €71.38 |
| Motril | 118 km | €125.86 | €149.46 |
| Nerja | 74 km | €80.98 | €95.78 |
| Puerto Banus | 67 km | €73.84 | €87.24 |
| Ronda | 110 km | €117.70 | €139.70 |
| Torremolinos | 9 km | €14.68 | €16.48 |
