City in Gran Canaria, Spain
Getting around Las Palmas
How to get around Las Palmas
Guaguas Municipales buses cover the city well, and the Las Canteras–Vegueta axis is walkable. Global buses link the airport and the south.
Ways to get around Las Palmas
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Guaguas Municipales | About 1.40 EUR | Frequent city buses; routes 1 and 12 are the main ones |
| Global buses | About 1–6 EUR | Airport and Maspalomas lines from the Santa Catalina station |
| Taxi | Short trip about 5–10 EUR | Metered; ranks throughout the city |
| Bicycle | About 10–20 EUR a day | Beach promenade is flat; the rest has hills |
Ride-hailing apps in Las Palmas
A 5 km ride costs about €6–12 ($6.8–13.5).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabify | Reliable across the city |
| Uber | Available in the city and to the airport |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; fewer drivers late at night |
- Metered taxis are cheap and easy at ranks. Airport taxis have posted fixed rates.
Arriving in Las Palmas
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Global bus 60 about 3 EUR, 30 min to Santa Catalina; taxi about 30–40 EUR, 25–35 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not necessary: buses and taxis cover the city. Scooters are rentable but hills and traffic limit the fun.
- 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 Las Palmas?
Yes. Apps that work here: Cabify, Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Las Palmas?
Guaguas Municipales buses cover the city well, and the Las Canteras–Vegueta axis is walkable. Global buses link the airport and the south.
How do I get from the airport to Las Palmas?
Global bus 60 about 3 EUR, 30 min to Santa Catalina; taxi about 30–40 EUR, 25–35 min.
Is Las Palmas walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Renfe
- Iryo
- ALSA
- Guaguas Municipales
- Global (Gran Canaria buses)
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.