Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Getting around Gran Canaria
How to get around Gran Canaria
Global buses link Las Palmas, the airport and southern resorts cheaply; Guaguas Municipales cover the city. A car helps for the mountains and west coast.
Ways to get around Gran Canaria
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Global buses | About 1–6 EUR | Island routes; Las Palmas to Maspalomas about 1.5 h |
| Guaguas Municipales | About 1.40 EUR | Las Palmas city buses; Las Canteras route 12 |
| Hire car | About 25–60 EUR a day | Best for the mountains and west coast |
| Taxi | Airport to Las Palmas about 30–40 EUR | Metered; fixed rates from the airport |
Ride-hailing apps in Gran Canaria
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabify | Works in Las Palmas and the south |
| Uber | Available in Las Palmas and main resorts |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; fewer drivers late at night |
- Taxis are metered and available at ranks; app coverage drops outside Las Palmas and the south. Airport trips have posted fixed rates.
Arriving in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Global bus 60 about 3 EUR, 30 min to Las Palmas; to Playa del Inglés bus 66 about 3 EUR; taxi about 30–40 EUR to Las Palmas.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in resorts; a motorcycle licence is required. Hills and traffic around Las Palmas are manageable but tiring.
- 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 Gran Canaria?
Yes. Apps that work here: Cabify, Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Gran Canaria?
Global buses link Las Palmas, the airport and southern resorts cheaply; Guaguas Municipales cover the city. A car helps for the mountains and west coast.
How do I get from the airport to Gran Canaria?
Global bus 60 about 3 EUR, 30 min to Las Palmas; to Playa del Inglés bus 66 about 3 EUR; taxi about 30–40 EUR to Las Palmas.
Is Gran Canaria walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Renfe
- Iryo
- ALSA
- Global (Gran Canaria buses)
- Guaguas Municipales
- Gran Canaria Airport (Aena)
- Turismo de Gran Canaria
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.