The main scam at IBZ
Ibiza taxi shortage during peak summer season (Jul-Aug). Book taxi in advance or use bus. Pre-booking Welcome Pickups protects against long queues.
Do
- Use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals
- Use Uber / Grab / Bolt / Careem / DiDi if available (app-based, fixed price)
- Insist on the meter or agreed fixed rate BEFORE entering the vehicle
- Verify the driver's license plate matches your receipt
- Pre-book a transfer for zero scam risk (see below)
Don't
- Never accept rides from drivers approaching you inside arrivals
- Never enter a taxi without confirming meter/price first
- Avoid taxi ranks OUTSIDE the official signposted zone
- Do not pay in cash without seeing the meter reading
- Never hand over your passport or luggage to hold as "security"
Official safe options at IBZ
Ibiza taxi
taxi
Cost: €15-25 Town / €30-40 San Antonio
Time: 10-30 min
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk
The safest option for first-time visitors to Ibiza: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.
Getting out of Ibiza (IBZ)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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See full transport guide →Frequently asked
How do I avoid taxi scams at Ibiza Airport?
Ibiza taxi shortage during peak summer season (Jul-Aug). Book taxi in advance or use bus. Pre-booking Welcome Pickups protects against long queues.
What is the official taxi rank at Ibiza Airport?
The official Ibiza airport taxi options are: Ibiza taxi (€15-25 Town / €30-40 San Antonio, 10-30 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at Ibiza Airport?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at Ibiza Airport — pricing is locked before pickup, no negotiation, driver + vehicle details are recorded. If ride-share is unavailable, use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals (not lobby touts).
Should I pre-book a transfer from Ibiza Airport?
Pre-booking a fixed-price airport transfer eliminates all scam risk: no queues, no negotiation, driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price is locked before you fly. This is the most tourist-friendly option, especially for first-time visitors to Ibiza.