Taxis in Ibiza: prices, apps and how to actually get one

Ibiza Connects · Updated on October 16, 2026 · 9 min read

Few things in Ibiza generate more complaints than taxis. Not because of the service, which is usually fine, but because on August nights demand dwarfs supply and you can spend an hour in a queue. This guide explains how taxis really work on the island, what they cost under the new 2026 fares, how to book one and what your alternatives are when none turns up.

How taxis work in Ibiza

Taxis in Ibiza are regulated by the Consell d'Eivissa (the island council) and the town halls. Each taxi is licensed by one municipality (Eivissa, Sant Antoni, Sant Josep, Santa Eulària or Sant Joan) and works mainly from that municipality's ranks and with its radio-taxi dispatch company. Some licences are seasonal and only operate in the busiest months: Aena, for example, says the airport goes from 69 permanent taxis to 139 between June and September.

Three ways to get one:

• At a rank. There are ranks at the airport, Ibiza port, town centres, hotel areas and the big clubs. It's first come, first served.
• Flagging one down in the street, if a free one passes with its green light on. It works in Ibiza Town and San Antonio (Sant Antoni); on open roads, not so much.
• Booking through a dispatch company by phone, app or WhatsApp. This carries a small supplement.

The meter always sets the price and must be visible. If the driver suggests a "fixed price" without the meter for a normal journey, be wary.

Official fares and supplements

At the end of September 2026 the Consell gave final approval to a rise of 8 to 9%, applied from October after publication in the Balearic Islands' official gazette (BOIB). Every meter has to be adjusted and sealed, so for a few days you may still come across cars on the old tariff.

When the night rate applies: Monday to Friday from 21:00 to 7:00, Saturdays from 15:00, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.

What doesn't carry a supplement: luggage and pets, according to the information Aena publishes for airport taxis.

Booking guarantee: under the 2026 table, dispatch companies can ask for an advance payment of up to €5.95 (flag fall plus radio supplement) to book a journey. It protects the driver if the customer doesn't show; if you're asked for it, check how it's applied to the final fare.

Typical fares for common journeys

We've worked out these prices using the official October 2026 tariff and the usual road distance. They're a rough guide: the meter, the traffic and the exact pick-up point have the final say.

For journeys from the airport, add the €2.15 supplement; you'll find them worked out in our guide to getting from Ibiza airport to your hotel. Remember the fare is per taxi: four people going to a far-off cove pay less than with some private transfers.

How to book a taxi: apps, WhatsApp and phone numbers

By app

The most widely used app for booking an official taxi on the island is TaxiClick (Android and iOS), which connects to the radio-taxi dispatch companies. It's mainly used for immediate pick-ups and gives you an approximate price if you enter your destination; if you need a taxi at a specific time (for the airport, say), phone the dispatch company as well. In high season the app can take a while to assign a car or find none free: that's not a bug, there just aren't any.

By WhatsApp

In 2025 the Federación Insular del Taxi de Ibiza, which runs the +34 971 33 33 33 dispatch line, started trialling WhatsApp bookings on that same number: you save the contact, send a message and an assistant locates you and asks what you need. It began as a trial and doesn't always reply; if there's no answer within a couple of minutes, call.

By phone

These are the numbers listed across local guides (the Sant Josep one is also published by Aena). Save them on your phone when you arrive and, if in doubt, double-check them with your accommodation:

If one company doesn't answer in the middle of August, try another: the one covering the municipality you're in usually has more cars nearby.

Uber and private hire: what's really available

Uber arrived in Ibiza in November 2023 and works with VTC vehicles (private hire with a driver), meaning cars with a different licence from taxis and a price set by the app. Its presence is limited and tied up in the courts: in February 2026 the Balearic government approved a decree (6/2026) regulating taxis and VTCs in the Balearics and curbing new licences, and Uber has appealed against it at the Balearic High Court. The taxi sector, for its part, opposes any expansion.

In practice, for a visitor:

• There is Uber, but few cars. In high season waiting times are long and surge pricing can double what a taxi would cost.
• Out of season there are even fewer.
• Pre-booked private transfers (with a fixed price) are another legal option, useful for the airport or for groups.

What isn't legal is getting into a private car whose driver offers to take you for money. More on that below.

Why you can't find a taxi at 6am (and what to do)

August, Saturday, six in the morning: a big club closes and several thousand people pour out at once. No fleet in the world can absorb that in ten minutes. Some ideas that work:

1. Leave before or after the peak. Half an hour before closing, the rank is almost empty. An hour after, too.
2. Take the disco bus. From June to September the D routes shuttle between the clubs and the resorts for most of the night, for €2-4 by card. We explain it in Ibiza bus routes.
3. Walk to a less crowded rank or to a main road where free taxis pass, always along lit streets with a pavement.
4. Book the taxi before you leave the club by app or WhatsApp, giving a nearby street rather than the main entrance.
5. Get organised as a group and share. In the Ibiza Connects app you can share a journey with other people and split the cost.

To choose where to go out and how to reach each club, see our Ibiza clubs guide.

Unlicensed taxis: how to spot them and why not to get in

Outside some clubs and nightlife areas there's always someone offering a "taxi" in a private car. These are illegal services and the police and town halls crack down on them every summer. Reasons to say no:

• They have no passenger insurance. If there's an accident, you're not covered.
• There's no meter and no official fare, and it's common for the price to change halfway.
• You don't know who's driving, or whether they've been drinking.
• If something happens, there's no licence or company to complain to.

How to recognise an official taxi: a white car with the municipality's emblem and licence number on the doors, a light on the roof and a visible meter. If you're travelling solo or have any concerns about safety at night, Is Ibiza safe? has practical advice.

Tips and common mistakes

• Ask for a receipt. If there's any problem with the fare, the receipt is what counts for a complaint.
• Don't assume every taxi takes cards. More and more have card machines, but ask as you get in or carry some cash.
• Child seats: taxis don't carry them as standard. If you're travelling with young children, bring your own seat or book a transfer that includes one.
• Share with people you know: the fare is per vehicle, not per person.
• Book airport runs early in July and August, especially on Saturday mornings.
• Watch the clock: on a Saturday at 16:00 you're already paying the night rate.

Sources and official information

• Aena · Ibiza Airport, taxis (fleet and night-rate hours)
• La Voz de Ibiza · Taxi fares approved (25-9-2026)
• Noudiari · Fare rise and booking guarantee (2026)
• La Voz de Ibiza · Booking a taxi by WhatsApp
• Periódico de Ibiza · Uber's appeal against the VTC decree (6-5-2026)
• Transport Públic d'Eivissa (Alsa) · Disco bus and night buses