Transport in Gran Canaria

Rent a car: It is one of the most comfortable options to move around in Gran Canaria, but you must be an experienced driver due to the complexity of some roads or the lack of knowledge of some remote places of the island. The price ranges from 25 / 30 euros per day for the most affordable cars to those of high range that can exceed 150 euros per day. Here you can find the best cars for rent in Gran Canaria (Cicar).

Public transport: It is the most common transport for visitors to Gran Canaria as well as the most economical. Once again, the importance of the orography of an island should be stressed, which is why you will not find an underground or a train to move around here. The following is a summary of the types of public transport you can use in Gran Canaria and the best ones for each moment

Bus (Guagua): First of all you have to differentiate according to the area of Gran Canaria you are in and where you want to go:

Intercity trips: If your intention is to travel from north to south or vice versa, as well as to move in the areas that are outside the capital, you have to take the global guaguas, which will take you to almost every corner of Gran Canaria. The price depends on the distance of the journey, but ranges from 1.40 euros to 7 / 8 euros.
Urban trips: Perfect for moving around the city, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in "Guaguas Municipales". They reach almost the whole time of the day and have connections to almost every point of the island's capital.

Taxi: Perfect for short distances in the capital of Gran Canaria, although you can also use it to go to the airport or to move in some long distance, but the price increases considerably:

Price Taxi Las Palmas de G.C - Gran Canaria Airport: 35 - 40€
Price 'Guagua' Las Palmas de G.C - Gran Canaria Airport: 2,30€

Bicycle: It is a very useful means of transport if you want to move around inside the capital of Gran Canaria. In addition, the town hall of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has hundreds of stands where you can rent the famous "sitycletas" at a reasonable price.