Q: How are the Taxi fare prices calculated in Barcelona? Are the taxi fares calculated by person or by taxi? What are the supplements?

A: All taxi fares are calculated by taxi and not by per person. The maximum number of people permitted in an official Barcelona Taxi is 4, this also includes Van Taxis.

The approximate rate for Barcelona taxis is 1.10 euro / Km. There is a minimum fee of 2.00 euros when you get in the cab.

Supplements to the final meter price are added due to the following factors.
1. A supplement for each bag or suitcase carried in the boot of the taxi. ( 1 euro)
2. Supplement for Barcelona airport pick up or drop off ( 3.10 euro)
3. Supplement for picking up or dropping off at the Barcelona Cruise terminal (2.10 euro)
4. Supplement for pickup or drop off at the Fira exhibition centre (2.10 euro)

All supplement prices will be displayed at the passenger window of the taxi at the back of the cab. When the taxi stops you will see the meter price and then the taxi driver will press a supplements button on the meter to increase the fare to the final price inclusive of the supplements.

For a full breakdown of prices, rates and supplements for Barcelona Taxis we recommend you visit the Metropolitan Institute for Barcelona Taxis website that gives a complete and comprehensive list of taxi fares and supplements along with a wealth of other useful information on the Barcelona taxi service.

How To Raise An Official Complaint For Overcharging

You should only ever pay the price on the meter. It is against the law for the Taxi driver to ask for more money than is displayed on the meter. If you have any problems please see the following page that explains how to make an official complaint about a Barcelona Taxi

How to raise an official complaint about a Barcelona Taxi service