Seville Taxi Guide – Getting a Taxi in Seville

Tourist Information for Taxi Travel in Seville

Taking a taxi in Seville is simple and can be very convenient, particularly if you’re travelling with luggage or arriving late. Taxis are widely available, operate with regulated fares and can be found at official ranks across the city. This guide covers everything you need to know about taxi travel in Seville, including where to find them, average costs and tips to make your journey smooth and stress-free.

Taxis in Seville Overview

Taxis in Seville are operated by licensed drivers and regulated by the local government. They are easy to recognise thanks to their white colour with an orange diagonal stripe along the side, plus a rooftop taxi sign. If the taxi is available, you will see a green light on the roof.

Taxis in Seville run 24 hours a day, and you’ll find official taxi ranks (‘paradas’) at key locations across the city, including the airport, Santa Justa train station and bus stations. These ranks are marked with a blue sign and a white letter “T”. However, you don’t have to go to a taxi rank to catch a taxi, simply raise your hand when you see a free vehicle and it will stop whenever you are.

All taxis in Seville use a metered fare system, which is strictly controlled by the local authorities. The meter starts running as soon as you board the vehicle.

Seville Taxi Fares in 2025

Taxi fares in Seville depend on the time of day, day of the week, and whether it is a public holiday. All prices are set by the city council and apply equally to every licensed taxi.

Fixed Seville Airport Taxi Fares:

• Tarifa 4: €25.72 (daytime, Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00).
• Tarifa 5: €28.67 (nights, weekends, and public holidays).

Supplements:

• Santa Justa train station: €3.70
• Prado de San Sebastián or Plaza de Armas bus stations: €2.63
• Large luggage over 10 kg: €0.57 per item
• Special points (CASA San Pablo, airport control, etc.): €5.81

How to Pay for a Taxi in Seville

You can pay for taxis in Seville with either cash or card. If you plan to pay in cash, keep in mind that drivers are only required to give change for €20 bills and smaller, so it’s best to carry coins and small notes. All payments must be made in euros.

Most taxis have card machines that accept debit and credit cards, however, not every vehicle has a working terminal, so it’s always worth asking the driver at the beginning of the trip. Receipts are available on request if you need one.

Tipping is not expected in Seville. Locals usually just round up the fare to the nearest euro when paying with cash or leave small change, especially if the driver helps with bags or offers good service.

If you book your ride through an app like Cabify or Uber, payment is handled directly in the app, so there’s no need to manage cash or cards inside the vehicle.

How to Book a Seville Taxi in Advance

If you’d like to plan ahead and avoid waiting at a taxi rank, there are a few easy ways to book a taxi in Seville in advance.

FreeNow and Pidetaxi are apps that connect you directly with Seville’s official licensed taxis. Journeys use the city’s regulated meter system, so you’ll pay the same fare as if you hailed a taxi on the street. With these apps, you select the payment option when booking, although you won’t see a fixed price before your trip.

Cabify and Uber work a little differently. They use private hire cars rather than licensed taxis, and you’ll see a fixed price before you confirm your booking. Cabify generally has better coverage in Seville than Uber, making it the more reliable choice for visitors.

For airport transfers or longer trips outside Seville, services like Kiwitaxi are a good option. You can book online in advance, secure a fixed price and have an English speaking driver waiting for you at the airport or your hotel. If your flight is delayed, the driver will wait for up to 90 minutes at no extra cost, so you don’t need to worry about unexpected changes.

Best Places to Get a Taxi in Seville

In the city centre, taxis are easy to find at designated stands (paradas de taxis), which are located at main squares, transport hubs and popular attractions. Some of the most convenient places to catch a taxi in Seville include:

• Plaza Nueva – main square in the city centre, always busy and well served by taxis.
• Puerta de Jerez – close to the Royal Alcazar and other historic sights.
• Santa Justa Train Station – Seville’s main railway station with a large taxi rank.
• Prado de San Sebastián and Plaza de Armas – the bus stations in Seville, where taxis are usually waiting.
• Cathedral and Giralda area – one of the busiest tourist areas, where taxis frequently pass.

Seville Airport Taxi & Transfers

If you’d rather skip the Seville airport bus, taking a taxi or booking a private transfer is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the city centre.

Official taxis have fixed fares set by the city, so you’ll know the price before you travel. From Monday to Friday, 7:00AM to 9:00PM, the fare is €25.72, while it’s €28.67 at night, on weekends, and public holidays. These prices include luggage and supplements. The journey usually takes 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic.

The official taxi rank is located just outside the arrivals hall, with vehicles available day and night.

If you’re flexible, Cabify and Uber can sometimes work out cheaper than the official airport taxis, especially during quieter times of day. The price is shown in the app before booking, and rides from the city centre to the airport or viceversa can cost as little as €15.

The main drawback is that there’s no dedicated Cabify/Uber rank at the airport, so you’ll need to order through the app and, in our experience, the wait is usually at least 15 minutes for your driver. Also, be aware that the pick-up is not at the official taxi rank, you’ll need to exit through the arrivals doors, cross the pedestrian crossing, and head towards the car park, where your driver will meet you.

For the most stress-free option, you can book a private transfer with Kiwitaxi. This gives you a fixed price, an English-speaking driver and up to 90 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed.

Useful Tips for Taking a Taxi in Seville

• Check card payments first: many taxis take cards, but it’s best to confirm before you start your journey.

• Carry small notes and coins: if you are planning to pay with cash, please note that drivers are only required to give change for €20 or less.

• Look for the green light: you don’t need to go to a taxi rank, if a taxi has a green light on the rooftop it means is free to hail – just raise your hand and it will stop.

• Use apps for peace of mind: services like Cabify or Uber give you the driver’s details and fare upfront.

• Tipping isn’t expected: locals don’t usually tip taxi drivers in Seville, but it’s fine to round up the fare if you’d like to.

• Language tip: many drivers in Seville don’t speak English, so have your address written down in advance to make things easier!

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