Malaga Airport Taxis
Malaga Airport taxis are located on th roadway directly outside the arrivals hall of 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.
Regulations have been put in place that Marbella taxis must have a meter fitted before the end of 2011 so at least your return journey to the airport will be more straightforward.
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 Rates from Malaga Airport
Rate 1: weekdays between 06.00 and 22.00: per kilometre €0.84; waiting time per hour €18.47; minimum service starting at the airport €15.21.
Rate 2: weekdays from 22:00 to 06:00, Saturdays and holidays: per kilometre €1.03; waiting time per hour €23.09; minimum service starting at the airport €19.01.
Supplements: to/from airport: €5.50; night-time (0:00 to 6:00), €2; origin/destination Levante port, €1; packages or suitcases larger than 60 cm, €0.45. During the August Festival and Holy Week, rate 2 will be applied.
To telephone the taxi companies that operate from the airport the numbers are Radiotaxi: 0034 952 040 804 Unitaxi: 0034 952 333 333
Taxi Fares from Malaga Costa del Sol Airport
Below is a list of approximate taxi fares from Malaga Airport:
| DESTINATION | DISTANCE | RATE 1 | RATE 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeciras | 142 km | €153.18 | €181.58 |
| Almuñecar | 106 km | €115.74 | €136.94 |
| Antequera | 63 km | €71.02 | €83.62 |
| Benalmádena town | 20 km | €26.30 | €30.30 |
| Benalmádena coast | 14 km | €20.06 | €22.86 |
| Cala de Mijas | 35 km | €41.90 | €48.90 |
| Estepona | 85 km | €93.90 | €110.90 |
| Fuengirola | 26 km | €32.54 | €37.74 |
| Marbella | 54 km | €61.66 | €72.46 |
| Motril | 118 km | €128.22 | €151.82 |
| Nerja | 74 km | €82.46 | €97.26 |
| Puerto Banus | 67 km | €75.18 | €88.58 |
| Ronda | 110 km | €119.90 | €141.90 |
| Torremolinos | 9 km | €14.86 | €16.66 |