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Taxi on the meterorPre-booked private transfer?

The short answer

For one traveler the Taxi on the meter is cheaper by €14. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

Both are listed at 20 min.

Taxi on the meter: Runs all night. Pre-booked private transfer: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in EUR. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTaxi on the meterPre-booked private transferDifference
1€27€41€14
2€27€41€14
3€27€41€14
4€27€55€28
5€54€55€1
6€54€55€1
7€54€96€42
8€54€96€42

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
taxi · Asociación Auto Taxis FemadeTaxi on the meter
From
The taxi rank on the arrivals level
To
Any address in Bilbao, on the meter
Runs
All night
Journey
15–30 min

The fare is the meter’s, not a fixed price; traffic and the exact address move it.

Four fit in an ordinary taxi. Five or more should expect two taxis.

Between midnight and 06:10 this is the only way into town.

Taxi on the meter: price for every party size

transfer · Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer
From
Driver meets you in arrivals with a name board
To
Any address
Luggage
Stated when booking; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs
All night
Journey
15–30 min

Unlike the taxi’s meter, this price is indicative: the operator sets it, and it moves with vehicle size and luggage. Confirm the total at the time you book.

Pre-booked private transfer: price for every party size

Book transfer through Welcome Pickups

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