Transfers & Taxis from Tenerife South Airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Where do I find the taxis at Tenerife South Airport?

If you haven’t pre-booked a transfer, you will find the Tenerife South Airport taxi rank right outside the arrivals hall, on the ground floor. During busy times, you may have to queue for a while before a taxi becomes available.

Where do I find my pre-booked transfer driver at Tenerife South Airport?

If you have booked an airport taxi transfer to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in advance, your driver will meet you at the official waiting point. This is clearly signposted and even marked on the floor. You will find this after exiting the baggage reclaim area and entering the public arrivals hall. Your driver will be expecting you and will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Airport taxi or pre-booked transfer to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

A pre-booked transfer has many advantages. Once you have landed, you will be able to get to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in record time. No queuing at the taxi rank, as your driver will be waiting for you when you arrive. In addition, your transfer vehicle will be of a higher standard than most cars at the airport taxi rank. And, not to forget, you won’t have to worry about the taximeter ticking away, as the final price for your transfer will be confirmed when you make your booking.

How much is a pre-booked transfer from Tenerife South Airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The price of a pre-booked transfer from Tenerife South to Santa Cruz de Tenerife varies according to vehicle size. A car transfer for up to 3 passengers is about €102. A minivan transfer for up to 8 passengers is around €151. A minibus transfer for up to 20 passengers is around €280.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife taxi transfers

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You can cancel your Santa Cruz de Tenerife airport transfer for free at any moment before you start your journey.

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Solhop drivers are very experienced and know all of the hard to find destinations in and around Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

That’s no problem at all. Your allocated driver will monitor your flight arrival time and will be waiting for you at Tenerife South Airport at the right time, even if you arrive later than scheduled.


Local Santa Cruz de Tenerife Taxi Tariffs

The local taxis in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are metered and have two basic fares as follows:

Taxis Night-time tariff

(from 9pm to 7am) as well as Sundays and Bank Holidays

Per kilometre€1.26
Minimum fare€3.45
Waiting time per hour€15.05

Taxis Day-time tariff

(from 7am to 9pm)

Per kilometre€1.10
Minimum fare€3.15
Waiting time per hour€15.05

How much is a taxi from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport?

A taxi from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport costs around €61.

How far is it from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport?

Via the TF-5, it is 12 km from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Tenerife North Airport. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey takes around 10 minutes.

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How to get from Tenerife South Airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is situated on the north-east coast of Tenerife. Santa Cruz is approximately 61 km from Tenerife South Airport. By taxi, the journey will take about 50 minutes

Driving directions to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

  • Leaving Tenerife South Airport follow signs for the TF-1 Santa Cruz. Keep on the TF-5 for approximately 26 km. 
  • Continue on the TF-1 for approximately 57 km (35 minutes).
  • Take Exit 3 off the TF-1 onto the TF-4 sign posted Santa Cruz.
  • Continue on the TF-4 to your destination in Santa Cruz.

Driving directions from Tenerife South Airport to Santa Cruz de Tenerife Port

  • On leaving Tenerife South Airport follow the directions as above.
  • Continue on the TF-4 for approximately 2km to the Port of Santa Cruz.
  • After 2km at the roundabout take the first Exit on to the Av. la Constitución for approximately 900m.
  • After 900m turn right in front of the Auditorio de Tenerife. 
  • At the roundabout take the first Exit (Puerta de Tenerife (Turismos)) and continue on for approximately 1.3km.
  • After 1.3 km turn right into the port.
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