Taxi in San Bartolomé
San Bartolomé is an inland village of low houses and straight streets, with a church, a square and vineyards scattered in the ash around it. It sits on the axis that crosses the island, between the airport and the south, and that position makes it more of a pass-through point than a beach destination.
Service details
- Municipality
- San Bartolomé
- Radio-taxi dispatch
- 928 520 176
- Distance to the airport
- 14 km
- Driving time
- 20 min
Indicative distances and times: island traffic changes them at any hour. Updated on 2026-09-30
Taxi ranks
- Aeropuerto César Manrique (Terminal 1) · San Bartolomé
- Aeropuerto César Manrique (Terminal 2) · San Bartolomé
- Avenida Alcalde Antonio Cabrera Barrera, 22 · San Bartolomé
- Calle Princesa Ico, 21 · San Bartolomé
Map of San Bartolomé
-
- Aeropuerto César Manrique (Terminal 1) · San Bartolomé
- Aeropuerto César Manrique (Terminal 2) · San Bartolomé
- Avenida Alcalde Antonio Cabrera Barrera, 22 · San Bartolomé
- Calle Princesa Ico, 21 · San Bartolomé
Updated on 2026-10-12
A village people pass through
The old quarter is arranged around the church and the square, with local shops, bars and the services of the municipality. It has no beach and no seafront: people who stay here move around the island and use the taxi for the journeys they do not drive themselves, especially to the capital, the airport or the neighbouring villages.
Vines and growing in the ash
Around the village the crops open in pits sheltered from the ash, the characteristic landscape of Lanzarote, and there are vineyards nearby that can be visited. For those trips, ask for the taxi with an agreed return hour: there is no rank at the pick-up point and the wait is arranged better on the call.
Ranks and the municipal dispatch
There is a signposted rank at the central points of the old quarter, but the frequency depends on the hour and on demand that day. The San Bartolomé dispatch serves the municipality and is the contact for any journey leaving the village, including the early ones to the airport.
Airport on a short journey
The village sits on the road connecting the coast with the south, so the transfer to the terminal is one of the island's short ones. That makes hurried departures easier, but it does not remove the need to give notice beforehand: for flights in the small hours or group travel, ask for the vehicle hours in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a taxi rank in San Bartolomé? ＋
Yes, at the central points of the old quarter, with an irregular frequency depending on the hour. If you see no car, call the San Bartolomé dispatch or ask at the accommodation or a village bar. This portal handles no bookings: the notice goes to the operator.
Is the airport nearby? ＋
The village is on the central axis of the island and the journey to the terminal is one of the short ones. The indicative figure on this page is a road estimate with the date it was checked, not a guaranteed time, and the amount is set by the meter.
Does the taxi work for going to a vineyard or a farm? ＋
Yes, these are common journeys around the area. When you order it, say that there will be a wait or a later pick-up so the dispatch can allow for it, and ask about the amount at that moment: there is no fixed fare for that kind of service.
How do I get from San Bartolomé to the coast? ＋
By asking the municipal dispatch for a vehicle: from the village you head out to the main road and join any point of the island. On long journeys, mention the luggage and the number of passengers when you call so that the right car is sent.