Gran Canaria Airport sits between the capital Las Palmas to the north and the resort strip to the south. Your costs depend entirely on which direction you are heading. Here is an honest breakdown for 2026.
To Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (18 km north)
Taxi: metered on the authorised tariff, with a higher rate at night, at weekends and on public holidays plus an airport supplement. Ask for the rate card before you set off. The ride takes 20-30 minutes.
Private transfer: 25-35 EUR for a sedan (up to 3 passengers). Includes meet-and-greet. Fixed price regardless of traffic.
Bus (Global line 60): 2.95 EUR to the Santa Catalina interchange (about 30 minutes) or 2.30 EUR to San Telmo (about 20 minutes), per Guaguas Global's own airport fare table. Runs twice an hour during the day, less frequently at night. Pay the driver in cash or by card.
To Maspalomas / Playa del Ingles (30 km south)
Taxi: metered on the authorised tariff — ask for the rate card. The GC-1 motorway makes this a 30-40 minute drive in normal conditions.
Private transfer: 35-50 EUR for a sedan. Minivan for 4-7 passengers: 50-70 EUR.
Bus (Global lines 66 and 90): 4.05 EUR per person to Faro de Maspalomas, or 3.50 EUR to Playa del Ingles (Guaguas Global). Journey takes about 40 minutes.
To Puerto Rico / Puerto de Mogan (50-55 km southwest)
Taxi: metered on the authorised tariff — ask for the rate card. The drive takes 40-55 minutes. Global line 91 covers the same run to Puerto de Mogan for 6.80 EUR if you are not in a hurry.
Private transfer: 50-70 EUR for a sedan. Larger vehicles proportionally more.
Bus: No convenient direct bus. You would need to connect in Maspalomas, adding time and hassle.
To other destinations
Telde: the closest town to the airport (10 km, 10 minutes), so the cheapest metered run on the island.
Vecindario/Santa Lucia: 15 km, about 15 minutes, metered on the authorised tariff.
Agaete (ferry port for Tenerife): 50-65 EUR by private transfer (about 50 km, 45 minutes).
Teror / mountain villages: 30-45 EUR by transfer. Roads are winding once you leave the motorway.
What affects the price
Time of day: taxi meters switch to a higher authorised tariff at night and on weekends and public holidays, and an airport supplement applies on top. The exact uplift is set by the tariff in force, which is revised — ask the driver to show you the rate card rather than assuming a percentage. Pre-booked transfers sometimes apply a modest night supplement.
Traffic: The GC-1 motorway between the airport and Las Palmas gets congested during rush hours (7:30-9:30 AM, 5-7:30 PM). This does not change the taxi meter rate much but delays your arrival. Pre-booked transfers charge the same regardless.
Luggage: Standard taxis handle normal luggage. Surfboards, golf bags, or excess baggage may require a larger vehicle — specify this when booking a transfer.
Tour operator transfers
If you booked a package holiday, check whether airport transfers are included. Many operators covering Gran Canaria bundle a shared coach transfer to the resort area. These are free (included in your package price) but involve waiting for other passengers and multiple hotel drop-offs, which can turn a 40-minute journey into 90 minutes.
Tipping
Tipping taxi drivers in Spain is optional. Rounding up by 1-2 EUR is common and appreciated. For private transfers, a small tip of 3-5 EUR is a kind gesture but not expected.
Bottom line
To Las Palmas: budget 25-35 EUR for a private transfer, or 2.30-2.95 EUR on Global line 60. To the southern resorts: 35-70 EUR by transfer depending on the exact location, against 4.05 EUR on line 66 or 90. A taxi is metered on the authorised tariff, so ask for the rate card before you set off. For groups of 3 or more heading south, a minivan transfer is almost always the most economical choice per person.