The
first place you may encounter your first taxi ride
on the Costa Blanca would probably be from Alicante
Airport. You will find the taxis right outside the
arrivals hall.
Only
use registered taxis and if someone approaches you
offering their taxi service politely refuse. It is
possible they may be illegal taxis touting for
trade. Registered taxi drivers do not do this. They
wait in the official taxi ranks for your business.
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The taxi
drivers would always use their meters though
some may offer you a set price. If this
happens the normal meter price to Alicante
is 15-20 Euros. Benidorm 60-70 Euros.
Torrevieja 50-60 Euros.
If their set
price is higher than these then you know you
are not getting a good deal so ask for the
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All
official taxis are licensed and the drivers will
look after their business and livelihood very
protectively and if they see illegal taxis they will
report them immediately.
There
has been recent problems with official taxi drivers
and taxis working in the black economy. The official
taxi drivers have been reporting these at the
Airport and this has resulted in Police checks on
cars dropping off and picking up passengers. You
need an official license to operate as a taxi in
Spain.
Most
taxi drivers will speak English though if you have
to go somewhere off the tourist routes it is better
to copy the address down in Spanish. This will
assist the driver and save you money on your fair.
Most
drivers will gladly provide you with a receipt if
you need one. If you have any serious problems with
a taxi just take down the registration and the
drivers details and report it to the 'Delegacion de
la Conselleria de Obras Publicas,Urbanismo y
Transportes'. They will be pleased to follow up your
complaint on your behalf. This is for serious
complaints only.
