Alicante Airport Transfers

CHEAP ALICANTE AIRPORT TRANSFERS

In this article we offer help and advice to travellers who are flying to El Altet Alicante airport and who need to get what is known as an airport transfer to their chosen destination on the Costa Blanca.

Many people fly into Alicante airport which is the gateway to the whole Costa Blanca region with many scheduled flights arriving from all over Europe as well as budget airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair. The Costa Blanca in Spain is noted for it's white sandy beaches, the reliable sunny weather and the picturesque fishing villages which all makes for a perfect summer holiday.

Many tourists arriving at Alicante airport just want to get to their accommodation and resort and most likely will just want to walk to the nearest beach, shops, bars and restaurants. So for them hiring a car from Alicante is an unnecessary expense and they just want to know how to get from Alicante airport to their hotel, apartment or villa as cheaply as possible.

With transport infra-structure being very limited on the Costa Blanca it is important to be able to find a way of being able to get from Alicante to your chosen resort. If you haven’t hired a car or are not on a package holiday then maybe you might need to take a taxi, bus or train to your villa, apartment or hotel.

It is always a nice idea to be able to really go on holiday and not have to do any driving. Just make sure that where you are staying in the resort that you are able to walk everywhere you would like to such as the beach, restaurants, supermarkets and shops.

COSTS OF TAXI FARES FROM ALICANTE AIRPORT

There are many taxi services all over the Costa Blanca but be aware that some people operating as taxi drivers are unlicensed and uninsured who are working on the black taking work away from legal registered drivers so beware which taxi you are getting into.

The most popular way to get an airport transfer from Alicante airport to your chosen destination is by taking a taxi. Getting a taxi will be the most expensive airport transfer option but it is also the most convenient because as soon as you leave the airport terminal, the taxi rank is close by, you can get in and immediately be on your way to your holiday accommodation.

Do note that most taxis can only carry four people so if your group numbers more than four, your best option may be to hire a private minibus or bus.

Images below: Officially licensed taxi at Alicante airport + sign showing taxi fares from Alicante airport.

So if you are arriving at El Altet in Alicante how much do taxis cost?

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Alicante costs approximately €12

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Albir costs approximately €62 - for other options see our page on airport transfers to Albir

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Altea costs approximately €65 - other options and prices are on our Altea airport transfer page.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Arenales costs approximately €13

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Benidorm costs approximately €58 - for other options see our page on airport transfers to Benidorm

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Benissa costs approximately €84

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Cabo Roig costs approximately €52. For more options see our detailed Cabo Roig airport transfers page.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Calpe costs approximately €88. For more options see our detailed Calpe airport transfers page.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Campoamor costs approximately €55. For more options see our detailed Campoamor airport transfers page.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Cartagena costs approximately €98

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Ciudad Quesada costs approximately €41. We also cover other transfer options to Ciudad Quesada.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Cox costs approximately €41

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Denia costs approximately €102, other options include private shuttle bus transfers, see our Denia airport transfers page for more information.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to El Campello costs approximately €29

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Elche costs approximately €17

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Gata de Gorgos costs approximately €92

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Gran Alacant costs approximately €16

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Guardamar del Segura costs approximately €31

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Javea costs approximately €100. Other Javea airport transfer prices and costs are here.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to La Manga costs approximately €111. We have a detailed page on transfers to La Manga which will help you get from the airport to your destination.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to La Marina costs approximately €24. We have a dedicated page on La Marina airport transfers which will help you get from the airport to your accommodation.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to La Nucia costs approximately €64

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Los Montesinos costs approximately €42

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Mazarron costs approximately €127

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Mil Palmeras costs approximately €57

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Murcia costs approximately €73

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Pinoso costs approximately €54

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Playa Flamenca costs approximately €54. See our airport transfers to Playa Flamenca page for more options.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to San Juan costs approximately €23

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Santa Pola costs approximately €24

Taxi fares cost around €50 for driving you from Alicante to Torre de la Horadada. - for other options see our page on Torre de la Horadada airport transfers.

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Torre La Mata costs approximately €39

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Torrevieja costs approximately €44

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Villajoyosa costs approximately €48

To get a taxi from Alicante airport to Villena costs approximately €59

BUS SERVICES FROM ALICANTE AIRPORT

There is a bus service running from Alicante to Benidorm. It costs €6 per person and runs daily at 10:30, 14:30, 17:30 and 21:30.

You can also book shuttle services directly on Shuttle Direct from Alicante to most resorts on the Northern and Southern Costa Blanca these include: Albacete, Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, Altea, Benidorm, Cabo Roig, Cala de Finestrat, Calpe, Campello, Cartagena, Ciudad Quesada, Denia, El Saler, Elche, Gandia, Guardamar, Javea, La Manga Club, La Manga del Mar Menor, La Nucia, Mojacar, Moraira, Murcia, Olica, Pego, Playa Flamenca, Pueblo Acantilado, Puerto de Mazarron, Roquetas de Mar, Sagunto, San Juan, Torrevieja, Valencia, Vera Playa, Villajoyosa and Villamartin. For quotes and prices please look at their website.

Below are some more shuttle service companies offering airport transfers from Alicante airport. These are private companies offering Alicante airport transfers by coach or by bus. if you are looking for a cost effective and cheap way of getting from Alicante airport to your holiday destination this is probably the best option.

Alicante Private Transfers

Alicante Transfer

Sun Transfers

Low Cost Transfers

Costa Blanca Transfers

Resort Hoppa

The advantage with a private bus, minibus or shuttlebus is that you are dropped off directly at your accommodation without the price tag of a taxi. The disadvantage is it takes longer as you may be just one of fifteen holidaymakers going to different parts of the resort.

Images below: Taxi rank outside Alicante airport arrivals terminal + shuttle bus transfers desks at Alicante airport.

TRAIN SERVICES FROM ALICANTE

There were no trains directly from Alicante airport but there is the Lemon Express which operates between Alicante Station and Denia, but this involves catching a taxi from the airport into Alicante town centre and then waiting for the infrequent trains. On top of all this the train doesn’t stop at all of the resorts on the Costa Blanca, but only in Gata de Gorgos and Benidorm.

The main train service between Alicante and Valencia only stops in Gandia. There are future plans to really develop the line but this will only take place in 2012.

Alicante Airport Transfers Page Summary - If you are going to Spain and you are flying into Alicante airport you will need to get to your destination somehow, this is known as an Alicante airport transfer. In this article we list options such as taxis, private coaches, buses and shuttle buses to your chosen destination on the Costa Blanca.

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