Tips for taking a taxi in Barcelona

Official Barcelona taxis are:

• Color: Black and yellow
• ID: Visible license number
• Green light: Indicates availability

⚠️ Important: Avoid "pirate taxis" at the airport. Only use taxis from official stands or pre-booked.

Official rates:

• T-1: Weekdays 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• T-2: Nights, weekends, and holidays
• T-3: Special nights (Christmas, San Juan)

Official surcharges:

• Airport: ~€4.30
• Cruise port (Moll Adossat): ~€4.30
• Sants Station: ~€2.10
• Bulky luggage: ~€1

Payment methods:

• ✅ Cash
• ✅ Card
• ✅ Contactless

1. On the street: Look for the green light and wave
2. Taxi stands: At strategic points in the city
3. By phone: Call a dispatch center
4. Online booking: Through services like Taxi Flex
5. Apps: Free Now, MyTaxi, etc.

1. Ask for a receipt: You can always request one at the end
2. Tips: Not mandatory, but rounding up is appreciated
3. Luggage: Trunk space is included
4. Children: By law, they need a car seat (request when booking)
5. Pets: Depends on the driver, notify in advance

• ❌ Taxis without visible license
• ❌ Negotiating prices (they use meters)
• ❌ People offering "taxi" at the airport
• ❌ Vehicles without official identification

• Plaça Catalunya
• Sants Station
• Passeig de Gràcia
• Hospital de Sant Pau
• Diagonal/Francesc Macià