Region in Valencian Community, Spain
Getting around Costa Blanca
How to get around Costa Blanca
Alicante's centre is walkable, and the TRAM links the city with Benidorm and Playa de San Juan. A car helps for Torrevieja and inland villages.
Ways to get around Costa Blanca
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante | About 1.45–5 EUR | Alicante to Playa de San Juan and Benidorm along the coast |
| Alicante city buses | About 1.45 EUR | Airport bus C-6 links the airport with the centre |
| ALSA and Avanza intercity buses | About 5–15 EUR | To Torrevieja, Murcia, Valencia and Madrid |
| Taxi or app | About 7–12 EUR for 5 km | Cabify and Bolt run in Alicante |
Ride-hailing apps in Costa Blanca
A 5 km ride costs about €7–12 ($7.9–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabify | Reliable in Alicante and Benidorm; airport transfers |
| Bolt | Launched in Alicante Feb 2026; small fleet, fewer cars at night |
- Metered taxis are reliable; ranks at the airport and stations. Agree the fare for longer trips to Torrevieja or Benidorm.
Arriving in Costa Blanca
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández (ALC)
Bus C-6 to the centre about 25 minutes, around 4–5 EUR; taxi roughly 20–25 EUR; buses also run to Torrevieja and Benidorm.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are common in resort towns. Wear a helmet; a car licence may not cover larger scooters, and insurance exclusions apply.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Costa Blanca?
No. Use Cabify, Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Costa Blanca?
Alicante's centre is walkable, and the TRAM links the city with Benidorm and Playa de San Juan. A car helps for Torrevieja and inland villages.
How do I get from the airport to Costa Blanca?
Bus C-6 to the centre about 25 minutes, around 4–5 EUR; taxi roughly 20–25 EUR; buses also run to Torrevieja and Benidorm.
Is Costa Blanca walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Renfe
- Iryo
- ALSA
- Aena: Alicante-Elche Airport
- TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante
- Visit Costa Blanca
- Alicante Diario: Bolt launches in Alicante (Feb 2026)
Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.