Uber is an app to call taxi-like cars that will drive you to your destination. It is available in many cities around the world, and they offer set prices for the rides, customer support and GPS car location tracking from the app, among other advantages.
¿Tiene Uber Alicante? Uber is available in Alicante. After years of delays and false starts, Uber finally launched its ride-hailing service in Alicante. You can now use the Uber app to book rides across the city and surrounding areas, including Benidorm or Altea, just like in any major European city.
In addition to Uber, you’ve got several other options for getting around Alicante. Apps like Cabify, FREE NOW, and PideTaxi have been operating here for years and remain popular choices. Let’s look at all your options.
How to Use Uber in Alicante
Uber is available in Alicante, and its use is straightforward with their app.
Getting Started
- Download the Uber app from the Google Play Store o Apple App Store
- Create an account or sign in with your existing Uber account (your account works worldwide)
- Add a payment method — credit/debit cards, PayPal, and Uber Cash are accepted
- Enter your destination and request a ride
Uber Services in Alicante
Uber typically offers several vehicle categories in Alicante:
- UberX – Standard rides for up to 4 passengers. The most economical option.
- Electric – 100% electric rides at a similar price to UberX
- Van – High capacity vehicles for 6
- Comfort – Newer cars with extra legroom
Uber Prices in Alicante
Uber uses dynamic pricing, meaning fares can vary based on demand. Here are approximate guide prices for common routes:
| Origen | Destino | Precio estimado |
|---|---|---|
| Estación de tren de Alicante | Aeropuerto de Alicante | ~15-30€ |
| Alicante Centre | Playa de San Juan | ~12-18€ |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante | Benidorm | ~70-90€ |
| Rambla de Alicante | Museo MARQ | ~6-9€ |
Tip: Always check the fare estimate in the app before confirming your ride. Prices can be higher during peak times, bad weather, or when there’s high demand (such as after a flight lands or during the Hogueras festival).
Uber Coverage Area
Uber operates throughout the city and the surrounding metropolitan area. The service covers:
- Centro de Alicante
- Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
- Playa de San Juan
- El Campello
- Parts of the Costa Blanca, such as Benidorm and Altea
For trips to destinations further afield like Benidorm or Calpe, Uber should be available, but prices will be higher due to the distance.
Other Ride Apps in Alicante
Competition is healthy, and sometimes you will find better prices or faster pickup times with these alternative apps.
The first alternative is Cabify. It is a direct competition with Uber in many cities around the world. They are more centred in Spain and Latin American countries than Uber. Cabify has been operating in Alicante for a few years.
The second alternative is PideTaxi. It is an app and website created by the traditional taxi drivers’ association in Spain, and has similar features to Uber and Cabify, plus a website.
Quick Comparison: Ride Apps in Alicante
| Feature | Uber | Cabify | Pay in cash | PideTaxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed prices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Lite) / Variable (Taxi) | Variable |
| Airport pickup | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pay by cash | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ (Taxi only) | ✓ |
| Pay in app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-book rides | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| English app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
All apps are free to download and use — you only pay for the rides you take
GRATIS AHORA
FREE NOW es una aplicación europea similar a Uber fundada en Hamburgo, Alemania. Opera en varias ciudades europeas, entre ellas Alicante.
Depending on the city, they have different services available (taxis, bikes, etc.). In Alicante, you can order two services: Taxi and Lite.
When ordering a taxi, you get a range of prices for the ride. On the other hand, ordering the service “Lite” has a maximum set price.
En los servicios de Taxi, puedes pagar en efectivo (en Euros), con tarjeta en el Taxi o usando la App. El servicio Lite solo permite pagos a través de la app NOW GRATUITA.
FREE NOW tiene una aplicación para Android (haga clic para descargar) y una aplicación para iPhones (haga clic para descargar).
He aquí algunas atracciones habituales y sus precios:
| Origen | Destino | Precio en € (Taxi/Lite) |
| Estación de Renfe de Alicante | Aeropuerto de Alicante | 17-27/19.55 |
| Luceros de Alicante | Playa de San Juan | 15-18/16.92 |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante | Benidorm | No disponible |
| Estación de Renfe de Alicante | Calpe | 82-100/90.53 |
| Rambla de Alicante | Museo MARQ | 7-8/7.78 |
| Estación de Renfe de Alicante | Castillo de Santa Bárbara | 8-10/9.67 |
| Luceros de Alicante | Universidad de Alicante | 10-13/12.01 |
Cabify
Cabify es una aplicación que puede instalar en su Android o iPhone device to book transport services by car. Payment is handled automatically in-app by debit/credit card (including American Express and Diners Club) or PayPal.
Cabify has been operating in Alicante since before Uber arrived and remains a popular choice. They also allow booking traditional white taxis with a fixed price from the app.
Once registered in the app, you can book a car for now or book it for a different time. Cabify offer different services in Alicante, but they change over time:
- Cabify: traditional 5-seater froma Cabify vehicle to get you to your destination
- ASAP: vehículo tradicional de 5 plazas de Cabify o Taxi blanco tradicional, lo que esté disponible antes
- Taxi Fixed Price: Get a traditional cab instead of a Cabify-branded car with a fixed price for the service
- Entrega en coche: traslade sus envíos en el maletero del vehículo sin necesidad de desplazarse
- Niños: coches de 5 plazas con asientos adaptados para niños.
- Cabify Corp: Vehículos corporativos de gama alta
La aplicación te da una estimación del precio de tu viaje antes de reservar el coche. Los precios cambiarán en horas punta y valle, but here are the current base rates (as of February 2026):
Cabify Base Rates in Alicante:
- Price per km: from €1.09
- Price per minute: from €0.27
- Minimum fare: €4.33
- Booking fee (Alicante city): €15
- Booking fee (Alicante Airport): €20
| Origen | Destino | Precio |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante | Renfe Alicante | ~25€ |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante | Benidorm | ~90€ |
| Alicante | Playa de San Juan | ~15-20€ |
| Alicante | Calpe | ~100-110€ |
Hint: Compare prices between Uber and Cabify before booking — sometimes one is significantly cheaper than the other, depending on demand.
Aquí es la lista completa de servicios y tarifas de Cabify.
Sugerencia: Los taxis tradicionales son normalmente más barato que Cabify en Alicante.
Pista 2: Algunas personas reportan problemas para activar Cabify sin números españoles. Si este es tu caso, utiliza PideTaxi por ahora y obtener un número español si va a quedarse más tiempo.
También es posible reservar un Cabify. Éstas son las tarifas
| Lugar de la reserva | Suplemento |
| Alicante | 15€ |
| Pueblos Alicantinos | 30€ |
| Aeropuerto de Alicante | 20€ |
| Playa de San Juan | 20€ |
Traditional Taxi Using PideTaxi Aplicación
La segunda opción es utilizar el Sitio web de PideTaxi o su aplicación en Android o iPhone. The use of the app is very similar to Uber and Cabify. After installing the app, you can book and pay for cabs from your phone, get an estimated price of the ride and schedule a pick-up at a different time or day.
El método de pago en la app PideTaxi es tarjeta o efectivo. La tarifa se deducirá automáticamente de tu tarjeta de crédito o débito si eliges la opción de la app.
If you decide to pay in cash, the driver will accept the money from you. Remember, Spain uses Euros. Also know that, by law, all cabs must allow card payments.
Si tiene previsto go from Alicante or Alicante Airport to Benidorm, here is a complete guide on prices and options.
Prices are government-regulated. Here is a list of guide prices for common destinations:
| Origen | Destino | Precio |
| Renfe Alicante | Aeropuerto de Alicante | ~22€ |
| Renfe Alicante | Benidorm | ~67€ |
| Renfe Alicante | Playa de San Juan | ~19€ |
| Renfe Alicante | Calpe | ~97€ |
* The cabs in Alicante Airport can be booked using Radio Taxi Elche or PideTaxi apps. Note that taxis are organised in different associations depending on the city where they operate. Alicante Airport is in Elche’s municipality, so taxis starting a ride from the airport are from the company Radio Taxi Elche in place of Radio Tele Taxi Alicante.
The airport usually has many taxis waiting for clients, so it should be easy to get one. All the rides starting at the airport have an extra charge of 4.25€. More info on Alicante Airport Aena’s website. If you still want to use an app from Alicante Airport, you can use Radio Taxi Elche or PideTaxi apps. Both apps’ usage is very similar;r the features are the same.
PideTaxi también está disponible en la ciudad de Benidorm. Here is how to go from Alicante and Alicante airport to Benidorm, including taxi, Cabify, TRAM train and more.
Alicante Airport Transfers
Getting a ride from Alicante Airport is now easier than ever with multiple app options available. Note there is a designated pick up area at ground floor level.
Uber at Alicante Airport: Uber operates at Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC). After collecting your luggage, head to the designated ride-share pickup area on the ground floor and request your ride. The app will show you exactly where to meet your driver.
Cabify at Alicante Airport: Cabify also operates there. Go to the pick up area in ground floor.
Traditional Taxis: There are always plenty of taxis waiting at the airport. Taxis from Alicante Airport are operated by Radio Taxi Elche (since the airport is in the Elche municipality). All rides from the airport include an extra charge of €4.25.
La mejor opción para trasladarse al centro de Alicante desde el Aeropuerto es utilizar the 24/7 Alicante Airport C6 Bus o coja un taxi en la planta de salidas.
If your transfer is longer, for example, Alicante Airport to Benidorm, you can book a taxi using the taxi website o utilizando un servicio de traslado como el siguiente por unos 80 euros:
El taxista le esperará en las puertas de llegada del aeropuerto con su nombre escrito en un cartelito para facilitar su reconocimiento. El servicio puede reservarse con un conductor que hable español o inglés.
Are Uber, Cabify And Other Ride Apps Legal in Alicante?
Yes, Uber, Cabify and other ride apps are legal in Alicante. They operate under VTC licences (Vehículos de Turismo con Conductor or “Tourist Vehicles with Driver”).
VTC licences are different from taxi licences. VTC vehicles can only pick up passengers who have pre-booked through an app or website — you can’t hail them on the street like a taxi. There are also fewer VTC licences than taxi licences in Spain.
The relationship between traditional taxis and VTC services has been contentious in Spain, with taxi drivers staging protests over the years. However, both Uber and Cabify now operate legally in Alicante, and many have found ways to cooperate — for example, Cabify’s app allows you to book traditional white taxis with a fixed price.
VTCs are different from taxis in their regulation. For example, they can pick up people only if the service has been booked in advance. There are fewer VTC licences than taxi licences.
Taxi drivers have traditionally been trying to beat Cabify, Uber and the VTC companies all around Spain. They have denounced the companies in the courts, created demonstrations to urge the government change the laws and launched advertising campaigns in the media to stop the apps.
After seeing that their efforts didn’t stop these taxi apps, they have decided to work together with Cabify. The partnerships allow booking a traditional taxi service using the Cabify app with a fixed price.
Cabify te da agua y pone la música que quieres escuchar
As a way to differentiate from the competition, Cabify cars are usually clean, and the colour is usually black. The driver will usually dress smartly. They give you a small bottle of water and ask you what music you want to listen to before starting the trip.
Historia de Uber en Alicante
Uber’s journey to Alicante has been a long one. The company first announced plans to launch in the city back in February 2019, planning to offer UberX using VTC-licensed vehicles (the same model Cabify uses).
However, the launch was repeatedly delayed due to regulatory challenges. Taxi driver strikes in Catalonia led to new laws that made operating difficult, and since VTC regulations are controlled by Spain’s autonomous communities, the Valencian regional government announced changes that forced Uber to postpone.
For several years, Uber’s service area map showed Alicante as a planned market, but the service never went live — until June 2024, when Uber finally launched ride-hailing in Alicante.
The launch came after years of regulatory negotiations and changes in the VTC licensing landscape. Today, Uber operates alongside Cabify and traditional taxis, giving travellers more options than ever for getting around the Costa Blanca.
Uber Eats
While Uber rides are now available, Uber Eats has been operating in Alicante for much longer. The food delivery service covers Alicante city and Elche, though coverage in smaller towns like Benidorm and Javea is limited.
You can use the same Uber account for both ride-hailing and food delivery — just switch between the Uber and Uber Eats apps.
The app Uber Eats will show you the status of your order, such as preparing food at the restaurant, with an estimated time of arrival.
When the courier is on the way, you can see the exact location on the map. Some more information, like his/her name, the car/motorbike/bike she/he is driving, the review stars other users gave to the driver, and a button to make a call are available as well. At the end of the booking, you can make and leave a review as well.
Preguntas relacionadas
Yes! Uber launched its ride-hailing service in Alicante in June 2024. You can download the Uber app and request rides throughout the city and surrounding areas.
It depends on the route and timing. All three use different pricing models, and surge pricing can affect Uber and Cabify during busy periods. Traditional taxis have government-regulated fares. We recommend checking prices on all apps before booking to find the best deal.
Yes, Uber operates at Alicante-Elche Airport. After collecting your luggage, you can request a ride from the arrivals area.
Cabify no cobra nada extra si decides beber o llevarte tu botella de agua.
Yes. Cabify allows booking a white traditional taxi with a fixed price. PideTaxi and Radio Taxi Elche also offer app-based taxi booking.