How to get around Gran Canaria? If you are thinking about visiting the island, it is probably a question you have asked yourself. First of all, to go through all the places to visit in Gran Canaria we will always recommend renting a car, since public transportation does not reach every corner. In Gran Canaria there is no train network, we only have buses. And the Their frequency and connection is not ideal to reach all the places that we believe you should know.. In any case, we mention all the options so you can decide what you are going to do based on your budget.
How to get around Gran Canaria
✔ Rent a car
As we told you, if you have the goal of getting to know the most authentic Gran Canaria, Our main recommendation is to rent a car. The ideal is that you do it from the beginning at the Airport. However, if you plan to spend at least two nights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, you can always go by bus to the capital and rent the car days later to explore the island.
You can Search and compare all car rental companies on the dates you want through Rentalcars.com. We leave you this article with more details about renting rent a car in Gran Canaria It is the best option to get around the island.
✔ Private transfer Gran Canaria
To hire any private transfer in Gran Canaria, We recommend that you check the prices depending on the areas and number of people this article. You can read the reviews of other travelers who have already trusted this platform if you feel more at ease. We also leave you a detailed post about the airport transfers to any part of Gran Canaria.
✔ Public transportation (buses)
The bus company that manages the island transportation network is called Global. On their website you can access the different connections, schedules and rates they offer. They are turquoise colored buses. Below we leave you information that may be of interest to you:
- The bus line that goes from Gran Canaria Airport to Las Palmas is number 60.
- The bus lines that go from the airport to Maspalomas are 66 and 90.
In any case, we recommend that you investigate the website of Global yourself. And, if you are looking for a different route, in this link You can check all the connections they offer.
In addition to knowing how to get around Gran Canaria, you should know how to do it in the city. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria can be seen perfectly on foot, since the tourist areas are all flat. Another very good alternative is the bicycle, as there are several bike lanes from end to end of the city. You also have the option of doing it by public transport or in the touristic bus de la ciudad.
✔ Municipal buses
The municipal buses are the urban public transport service of the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. These are yellow buses that connect practically all parts of the city, especially the busiest and most touristy ones. To get around Las Palmas we do recommend this service, since all the important areas to visit are very well connected and with a certain frequency. Furthermore, the service is quite punctual. We leave you a link to on the web.
✔ Getting around by bicycle (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Another way to get around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is by bike. There are several lanes that run through the main places What to visit in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. There is also a municipal public bicycle rental service: Sitycleta. These bikes can be rented any day of the week between 7:00 a.m. and 23:00 p.m. The price is €1,50 every 30 minutes, that is, €3 per hour. They also have a weekly rate of €15 per week. On the other hand, if you want to know Las Palmas by bike on your own, take a look at our guide by clicking on the following image or the previous link.
✔ Taxi
The taxi is also a very good option to get around Gran Canaria., but mainly within the same municipality or area. For example, within Las Palmas de Gran Canaria or in the area of Maspalomas. Especially if you are short on time. Or if you go in a group of 3-4 people, it may even be cheaper than a bus. Urban taxis in general are not very expensive. However, if you want to go from Maspalomas to Las Palmas, it can easily cost you €80 just one way. The revolutionary VTC transport services have not yet arrived on the island of Gran Canaria. Uber, Lyft or Cabify.
- Approximate taxi price from Gran Canaria airport to Las Palmas = €25 (depending on time, traffic and area)
- Approximate taxi price from Gran Canaria Maspalomas airport = €35 (depending on time, traffic and area)
Taxis in Gran Canaria are all white. They normally have the logo of the municipality to which they belong on one side of it. We see an example below.
In general in Gran Canaria there are usually no scams with taxis, it is a quite serious and safe service. However, like everywhere, there may always be a taxi driver who takes you one extra turn to reach your final destination. Of course, it is not common at all. If you prefer a private transfer with a fixed price, remember that you can reserve it this article and you can cancel it up to 24 hours free of charge.
Finally, if what you want is to know how to visit another canary island, take a look at our detailed post with all the transportation options.
Podcast: how to get around Gran Canaria
In the next episode of our podcast we give you all the tips you need to know to get around the island of Gran Canaria. You can listen to all episodes of our podcast from Spotify, iTunes and iVoox:
We hope that this post on how to get around Gran Canaria has been useful to you and that you can make the most of your vacation. Now you just need to know what to do and where to eat, so you can't miss our guides to the island. This way, you will save time organizing your trip, already having the places to visit and where to eat per day.
Hello! I am Ruth, Canarian with a traveling soul. With training and experience in the tourism and digital marketing sector. In this blog I tell you all the tips you need to get to know the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. I also share my travel guides to all the places in the world that I am visiting so that you can discover the destinations like a local and save time planning. In addition to traveling, I love gastronomy and sports. I run and hike in the mountains with my “dog-children” (Silver and Plata). In all these adventures my partner accompanies me, Jorge, which you will also see a lot on this blog.
