Is There Uber In Spain?

Updated 3 March 2020 | by Lara McComish

Many of us rely on Uber at home and on holiday. Car hire abroad isn't an option for everyone, which might have you wondering - is there Uber in Spain? Well, hold that thought as we're here to get you that little bit more organised for your villa holiday in Spain. 

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Can I use Uber in Spain?

Yes, but only in some places. Uber is regulated in Spain and therefore doesn't operate in every city. 

What cities in Spain have Uber?

City in Spain Can I use Uber?

Madrid

Yes

Barcelona

No

Valencia

No

Seville

Yes

Bilbao

No

Malaga

No

Aviles

No
Gijón No

Elche

Yes

Alicante 

Yes

For in-depth information, check out the Uber website to see if your holiday destination in Spain is covered. 

Other ride-hailing apps available in Spain

We've flagged down a couple of alternative taxi-hailing apps so you won't get caught out if you're in an Uber free zone. 

1. Cabify

Cabify is a safe bet to get you from A to B, offering journeys in the following Spanish cities; Alicante, Barcelona, Benidorm, Malaga, Murcia, Santander, Seville and Valencia. 

2. FREE NOW 

FREE NOW (the newly rebranded mytaxi) is a licensed ride-hailing app available in over 100 European cities, including Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid, Seville and Malaga in Spain.  

Don't panic if you're out of radius! Taxis are very convenient and widely available across Spain, especially in the big cities and airport taxi ranks.

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Now you've planned your journey; you're going to want somewhere to stay, right? Choose one of our villas in Spain