Is Uber available in Spain?
Finding yourself lost in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language can be both unnerving and terrifying. Even if you are able to find yourself a taxi cab, how are you going to tell the driver where you need to go? Convenient ride-hailing apps such as Uber have made this problem a lot simpler in many countries. But is Uber available in Spain? To make your foreign travel experience safer and more convenient, here is a list of cities in Spain where Uber is currently operating (2021).
This article is provided for informational purposes and is provided without any guarantee; we hope you find it useful but please always verify on the Uber website before you travel.
What cities in Spain have Uber?
| Alcoi |
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| Algeciras |
| Alicante |
| Alzira |
| Andujar |
| Antequera |
| Aranda de Duero |
| Arcos de la Frontera |
| Avila |
| Badajoz |
| Blanes |
| Burgos |
| Caceres |
| Calafell |
| Ceuta |
| Ciudad Real |
| Conil de la Frontera |
| Cordoba |
| Don Benito |
| Elche |
| Figueras |
| Gandia |
| Granada |
| Guadalajara |
| Huesca |
| Ibiza |
| Igualada |
| Jerez |
| La Palma |
| Langreo |
| Lanzarote |
| Leon |
| Linares |
| Lorca |
| Lucena |
| Madrid |
| Málaga |
| Menorca Ciutadella |
| Menorca Mahon |
| Merida |
| Motril |
| Murcia |
| Pamplona |
| Petrer |
| Plasencia |
| Ponferrada |
| Puente Genil |
| Puerto de Sta Maria |
| Puertollano |
| Ronda |
| Salamanca |
| San Sebastian |
| Santander |
| Santiago de Compostela |
| Seville |
| Soria |
| Talavera de la Reina |
| Teruel |
| Tortosa |
| Tudela |
| Ubeda |
| Valdepenas |
| Vic |
| Vigo |
| Vilafranca |
| Vinaros |
| Vitoria, Spain |
| Yecla |
Cities in Spain with Uber
Alternatives to Uber in Spain
Uber owns neither cars nor licenses in Spain. But, you can still use the platform to hail a ride. Uber alternative Cabify does own VTC licenses and also partners with other companies in the country. (Related: how to ask for a ride in Spanish)
Is Uber cheaper than taxi in Spain?
While this can vary based on the current demand (a concept commonly referred to as “surge pricing”), taxis and Uber are typically comparable in price. In Spain, licensed taxis are readily available, in particular, outside airport terminals, railway stations, and other major transportation hubs and tourist attractions. Uber is also getting more common in certain areas of Spain, however.
Read more about safety tips for traveling in Spain and about driving in Spain.