Getting from the Airport
Gran Canaria is a tourism-oriented island. Therefore, there are good transport facilities around the island and the airport is not an exception. If you don't have a package holiday arrangement you need to know how you can get to your final destination. Here are some of the alternatives:
Gran Canaria Taxi: There are taxis available at the airport. Just look for eggshell-white cars with a red stripe on the sides (on each front door). Other signs that might help you recognize a taxi are the letters SP (meaning ‘Servicio Público’) and a green light on top or in the front windscreen (this green light indicates that the taxi is free). This is the quickest but most expensive option. Costs vary according to your final destination.
Bus: There are frequent bus services between the airport and most of the destinations on the island. The journey to Las Palmas (north of the island) takes around 30 minutes and to Playa del Inglés (south) around one hour.
Great Car hire deals available: You will find most of the international car rental companies on the island and many Spanish companies. Generally you will always get a better price if you book in advance and Internet bookings are probably the most competitively priced, for example, check out the site of Strawberry Autos. Car rental prices on the Canary Islands are considerably lower than on mainland Spain. Check out our 'Travel Services' page for some great deals on car hire.
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