Island in Canary Islands, Spain
Getting around Lanzarote
How to get around Lanzarote
Buses (Arrecife-based) link towns cheaply but run infrequently; a hire car is the practical way to see the island.
Ways to get around Lanzarote
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity buses | About 1–5 EUR | Arrecife hub; less frequent on Sundays and in the evening |
| Hire car | About 25–60 EUR a day | Best way to see the volcanic sights |
| Taxi | Airport to Puerto del Carmen about 15–20 EUR | Metered; fixed prices from the airport |
| Ferry to Fuerteventura | About 20–35 EUR | Playa Blanca to Corralejo, 25–35 min |
Taxis in Lanzarote
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are metered and available at ranks and the airport; app cover is limited, so book ahead for early or late rides.
Arriving in Lanzarote
Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Bus 22 about 2–3 EUR to Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen, 10–25 min; taxi to Puerto del Carmen about 15–20 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable in resorts; a motorcycle licence is required. Wind gusts and roads without shoulders need care.
- 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 Lanzarote?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are metered and available at ranks and the airport; app cover is limited, so book ahead for early or late rides.
What's the best way to get around Lanzarote?
Buses (Arrecife-based) link towns cheaply but run infrequently; a hire car is the practical way to see the island.
How do I get from the airport to Lanzarote?
Bus 22 about 2–3 EUR to Arrecife and Puerto del Carmen, 10–25 min; taxi to Puerto del Carmen about 15–20 EUR.
Is Lanzarote walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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