Barcelona Taxi Pricing: What to Expect in 2026
How much does a taxi cost in Barcelona? Official meter rates and approximate fares at the official tariff in the Barcelona TaxiGo app. Full transparency for 2026.
Standard Taximeter
Calculated based on opening fee + per kilometre rate. Prices may vary based on traffic, tariff zone, night surcharges, and luggage.
Approximate Fare in the App
Available via the Barcelona TaxiGo App. Approximate fares based on the official taxi tariff, calculated from distance and route and shown before you ride. No commission, no booking fee — you pay the driver in the car by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.
Barcelona Taxi Fares 2026 — Approximate Fares at the Official Tariff
All prices below are approximate fares at the official taxi tariff, per vehicle. The final fare can vary with tariff, traffic, waiting time and supplements. You pay the driver in the car by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.
| From | To | Distance | Duration | Approx. Fare (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | City Centre | 14 km | 25 min | €28 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Barceloneta | 13 km | 22 min | €26 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Sagrada Família | 16 km | 30 min | €28 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Camp Nou | 11 km | 20 min | €23 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Sitges | 37 km | 35 min | €55 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Montserrat | 62 km | 55 min | €85 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Tarragona | 98 km | 65 min | €115 |
| Barcelona Airport (BCN) | Andorra la Vella | 205 km | 165 min | €195 |
VIP Minivan (up to 6 passengers) is approximately 30% higher than the Sedan price shown above.
Request Your Taxi — Official Tariff
How are prices calculated?
Barcelona taxi fares are regulated by the Institut Metropolità del Taxi (IMET). Street taxis use a taximeter with different tariffs: Tariff 1 (day, Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00), Tariff 2 (evenings, nights, weekends), and Tariff 3 (special, for destinations outside the metropolitan area). Airport transfers often include a supplement. The Barcelona TaxiGo App shows you an approximate fare at the official tariff before you ride.
2026 Taximeter Rates (Street Taxi — BCN)
- • T1 Opening fee (day, Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00): ~€2.30
- • T2 Opening fee (evenings, nights, weekends): ~€2.90
- • Per km rate: ~€1.10 (T1) / ~€1.35 (T2)
- • Airport supplement: ~€4.30 (fixed)
- • Luggage supplement: ~€1.00 per bag
Taxis are regulated by IMET. The Barcelona TaxiGo app shows an approximate fare at the official tariff before you ride, with no commission.
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Select your destination to see the approximate fare for your ride from Barcelona Airport.
See All Transfer PricesAvoiding Hidden Fees
Always ensure the taximeter is reset and running. Be aware of luggage supplements (~€1 per bag), airport supplements (~€4.30), and night tariff surcharges. With the Barcelona TaxiGo app you see an approximate fare at the official tariff before the ride, with no commission or booking fee.
Tips to Avoid Taxi Issues in Barcelona
- Always ensure the taximeter is reset and running before departure.
- Official Barcelona taxis are black and yellow — verify before entering.
- Ask for a receipt (tiquet/rebut) at the end of your journey — it's your right.
- For airport rides, request your taxi in the app to see the approximate fare first and track your driver.
- Avoid unlicensed taxi touts inside the terminal — always go to the official taxi rank.
- Night tariff (T2) applies from 22:00 to 06:00 and on weekends — check the approximate fare in the app before you ride.
- Pay the driver in the car at the end of the ride: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash.