The vast majority of travellers passing through Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport use a taxi to get to or from the terminal. Therefore, you might be interested to know that taxis in the city of Malaga will have new fares in 2026. We’ll tell you all about the new prices and other options.
Navigating the Tariffs Jungle
How much you have to pay for your taxi in Malaga depends on many factors; there isn’t a single standard price. We break down the most important differences below.
Taxi fares in Malaga are based on different rates, with surcharges for specific services. For example, there is a daytime rate (Rate 1) and a nighttime and weekend rate (Rate 2).
There are specific surcharges for services departing from Malaga Airport and specific rates for journeys in suburban areas or towards the port. You will also pay extra for large suitcases.
However, bare in mind that taxis in Malaga must transport small suitcases (less than 55/40/20 cm), wheelchairs, guide dogs and baby strollers at no extra cost.
Main Fares and Surcharges for Taxis in Malaga
- Fare 1: Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 10 pm.
- Fare 2: Monday to Friday, from 10 pm to 6 am, and Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 6 am to 6 am.
- Airport Surcharge: €5.50 per service originating at the airport.
- Night Service Surcharge: €2 (applied from 12 am to 6 am).
- Large Baggage Surcharge: €0.45 per bag or package exceeding 60 cm.
- Port Surcharge: €1 for journeys originating from or destined for the Port of Malaga.
Price Update for 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the Malaga City Council approved a “price update” as specified below.
- Tariff 1 (services Monday to Friday on working days from 6 am to 10 pm): The minimum fare is €4.65, the initial charge is €1.88, the charge per kilometre is €1.05, and the waiting time charge is €24.15 per hour.
- Tariff 2 (services on weekdays from 10 pm to midnight, except Fridays and the eve of public holidays; services on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 6 am to 10 pm; service during the official period of the Malaga Fair and Holy Week from 6 am to 8 pm; and services on December 24 and 31 and January 5 from midnight to 10 pm): The minimum fare is €5.61, the flag-down fare is e2.27, the charge per kilometre is €1.25 and the waiting time is €28.98 per hour.
- Tariff 3 (on Fridays and the eve of public holidays from 10 pm to midnight; on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from midnight to 6 am, and from 10 pm to midnight; services provided on December 24 and 25 and January 5 from 10 pm to midnight): The minimum fare is €6.40, the flag drop is €2.59, the charge per kilometre is €1.43 and the waiting time is €30 per hour.
Additional Fees
Various additional fees apply, as mentioned previously.
- Per suitcase: €0.58
- Collection at an official stop within the fairgrounds during the Malaga Fair: €4.43
- Service in adapted vehicles from the fifth passenger seat onwards: €2.79
- Minimum service to or from the Levante Maritime Station in the Port of Malaga: €9.45
- Minimum service to or from the Trade Fair and Congress Centre (Fycma): €10.35
Taxi fares from Malaga Airport
For Malaga Airport, additional fares apply, both for origin and destination.
- Fare 4 – services originating at the airport during Fare 1 hours (Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 10 pm): The minimum fare is €18.24, the initial charge is €1.88, the charge per kilometre is €1.05 and the waiting time charge is €24.15 per hour.
- Fare 5 – airport services during Fare 2 hours: Sets the minimum fare at €22.48, the initial charge at €2.27, the charge per kilometre at €1.25 and the charge per hour of waiting time at €28.98.
- Fare 9 – airport services during Fare 3 hours: Sets the minimum fare at €25.80, the initial charge at €2.59, the charge per kilometre at €1.43 and the charge per hour of waiting time at €31.05.
Estimated cost example from Malaga airport to Marbella
Imagine you want to take a taxi from Malaga airport to Marbella, a journey of 50 km.
If you take this taxi during Tariff 1 hours (the cheapest fare) starting in 2026, it will cost you around €73.
Other approximate fares for popular destinations are: Malaga city centre between €25 and €30, Fuengirola €36 and Estepona €106.
These are approximate fares for a taxi with up to 4 passengers.
Highly competitive prices and personalized service with private taxis
If you’ve read this far, you probably already have a headache. It’s no wonder.
That’s why we propose another alternative: Private taxis to and from Malaga Airport. We’ve compared prices, and in many cases, they’re not only cheaper than public taxis, but they also offer several additional advantages that make them the best option if you want punctual and impeccable service:
- You book your taxi in advance, at a fixed price and you pay on arrival
- They are not brokers, with their own cars and multilingual drivers
- And lastly, you can choose the type of car according to your needs. The company that impressed us the most offers, for example, a fleet where you can choose between Economy cars (Hyundai Ioniq, Toyota Corolla or similar), Standard cars (Skoda Superb or similar), Executive cars (Mercedes E Class, Mercedes S Class), 7-seater People carrier or minibuses of serval sizes.
And frankly, their prices are far below the public taxis.
Therefore, we recommend booking a private taxi in advance to ensure a fixed price and personalized service, on sites such as https://www.malagataxi.co.uk/
What’s the cheapest way to get to Malaga Airport?
If your budget doesn’t allow for a taxi to or from Malaga Airport, don’t worry.
The suburban train (C-1) is a more economical option. A ticket from Málaga Centro Alameda station to the airport costs €1.80, with trains running every 20 minutes from 5:42 am to 11:30 pm. The journey takes 12 minutes.
The suburban train also connects the airport with Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and Fuengirola, with several stops in each town. The journey to Fuengirola takes 35 minutes.
The Malaga suburban train station is located right in front of Terminal 3.
