Alicante Airport serves a wide stretch of the Costa Blanca. Distances vary considerably, and so do prices.
Price breakdown by transport type
Bus C6 (airport express)
- Airport to Alicante city (Luceros): EUR 3.85
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes during the day, less frequently in the evening
- Last service: Around midnight
- Only serves: Alicante city centre. No direct service to coastal resorts.
Metered taxi
All airport journeys include a fixed airport supplement. Night rates apply from 10 PM (approx 20-25% higher):- Alicante city centre: EUR 20-30
- Alicante port/marina: EUR 22-32
- El Campello: EUR 25-35
- Torrevieja: EUR 45-60
- Guardamar del Segura: EUR 35-48
- Orihuela Costa / Campoamor: EUR 55-72
- Benidorm: EUR 60-75
- Villajoyosa: EUR 50-65
- Altea: EUR 70-85
- Calpe: EUR 75-92
- Javea / Xàbia: EUR 85-105
- Denia: EUR 90-112
- Moraira: EUR 80-98
Pre-booked private transfer (sedan)
- Alicante city: EUR 25-35
- Torrevieja: EUR 48-65
- Benidorm: EUR 65-80
- Altea: EUR 75-90
- Calpe: EUR 80-98
- Denia: EUR 95-115
- Minivan (up to 7) to Benidorm: EUR 85-105
- Minivan to Denia: EUR 120-145
Cost by destination
| Destination | Distance | Bus | Taxi | Transfer (sedan) | |---|---|---|---|---| | Alicante city | 12 km | EUR 3.85 | EUR 20-30 | EUR 25-35 | | El Campello | 18 km | No direct | EUR 25-35 | EUR 30-40 | | Torrevieja | 50 km | No direct | EUR 45-60 | EUR 48-65 | | Benidorm | 55 km | No direct | EUR 60-75 | EUR 65-80 | | Villajoyosa | 45 km | No direct | EUR 50-65 | EUR 55-70 | | Altea | 65 km | No direct | EUR 70-85 | EUR 75-90 | | Calpe | 75 km | No direct | EUR 75-92 | EUR 80-98 | | Javea | 90 km | No direct | EUR 85-105 | EUR 90-110 | | Denia | 95 km | No direct | EUR 90-112 | EUR 95-115 |
What drives the cost
Distance is the main factor. The Costa Blanca is a long stretch of coast. Benidorm at 55 km and Denia at 95 km represent very different journey lengths and costs.
The AP-7 motorway toll for the northern route (towards Benidorm) adds EUR 3-5. Taxis may add this on top of the meter reading; confirm before travel or it will be explained at the destination. Private transfers include all tolls in the fixed price.
Night and weekend supplements increase taxi fares by 20-25% from 10 PM and on Sundays and public holidays.
Group economics: Four people splitting a EUR 70 Benidorm taxi pay EUR 17.50 each. The bus to Alicante followed by a connecting bus to Benidorm might cost EUR 10-15 per person but takes significantly longer.
The value perspective
For Alicante city: the EUR 3.85 bus is excellent. Use it if arriving during the day.
For Benidorm and the northern coast: a taxi or transfer is unavoidable without significant journey complexity. Groups of three or more find a private transfer per-person competitive with public transport combinations while saving 60-90 minutes.
For Torrevieja and the southern coast: similar situation. No direct airport bus, so taxi or transfer is the practical choice.