Free
metered fares
Best for: Late nights and airport runs, in a city where ride-hailing is restricted.
Platforms
iOS + Android
Hails
Licensed city taxis
Pay with
Card in app
Airport
Yes, taxi rank
Alternative
Cabify
✓Barcelona taxis are metered and regulated, no surge games
✓Pay in the app instead of arguing about the card machine
✓Plentiful at 3am when the metro has stopped
×At the airport the rank is usually faster than the app
×Fewer cars during rain and rush hour, like everywhere
From the Apps to download comparison in Barcelona. Prices checked August 2026.