Taxi price: Bilbao Airport → Getaria
The trip from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Getaria is around 82 km on the AP-8 and the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person: from €140 (up to 4 passengers). Especially good value if 2, 3 or 4 of you travel.
It is a fixed price: you see it before booking and it does not change with traffic, time of day or route. Unlike a metered taxi, there are no surprises even if there is a jam on the motorway. To give you an idea, a €140 trip split between 4 people works out at about €35 per head, less than many public-transport combinations with transfers.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price from | €140 per vehicle (up to 4 passengers) |
| Distance / time | ~82 km · 50 min – 1h 05min on the AP-8 |
| AP-8 tolls and VAT | Included |
| Luggage | Included, no charge for bags |
| Night / holiday surcharge | None |
| Payment | To the driver (cash or card), no online payment |
The exact price depends on your specific point in Getaria or nearby and is shown before you confirm. Check and book on the Getaria – Bilbao Airport taxi page.
How long does it take and what route?
From Loiu the taxi takes the AP-8 towards Donostia and exits near Zarautz, from where a short coastal road drops down to Getaria along the sea. About 82 km in total; the arrival, with Mount San Antón —"the Mouse of Getaria"— in the background, is one of the prettiest on the coast.
The usual time is 50 min – 1h 05min, a little more at peak times (Bilbao and San Sebastián rush hours on weekdays) and on busy summer weekends. With flight tracking included, if your plane is early or delayed the driver adjusts the pick-up automatically.
Airport pick-up, step by step
Bilbao Airport (BIO) has a single terminal, so meeting up is simple. Here is what happens when you land:
- We track your flight: we check the real arrival time; it is fine if you are early or late.
- Courtesy wait: we include some minutes after landing to clear passport control and collect your luggage without rushing.
- Meeting in arrivals: the driver waits for you with a sign showing your name.
- Straight off: within a few minutes we join the AP-8 heading to Getaria.
Is there direct public transport from the airport to Getaria?
No. There is no direct bus or train between Bilbao Airport and Getaria. The public-transport route takes at least three steps: (1) take the Bizkaibus A3247 bus from the airport to central Bilbao (about 20-30 min); (2) from the Termibus station, connect to an intercity bus or a Euskotren / Lurraldebus train towards the Gipuzkoa coast; and (3) often, a final transfer or local taxi to Getaria. In total, 2h30 or more, with waits, limited timetables and dragging your luggage. The taxi is the only direct door-to-door option.
| Option | Approx. time | Door to door |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi (fixed price) | ~55 min | ✅ Yes |
| Bus + train (with transfers) | 2h30 – 3h+ | ❌ Station |
| Rental car | ~55 min + parking | ⚠️ You drive |
For groups of 5 to 7, the fixed-price van works out even cheaper per person: van taxi to the airport.
What to see and do in Getaria
Getaria, a fishing town 82 km from the airport, is the home of Elcano and Balenciaga and a temple of txakoli and grilled fish. A few highlights:
- The Mouse of Getaria: Mount San Antón, joined to the town by an isthmus, is shaped like a lying mouse and is the town’s symbol; a walk to the lighthouse rewards you with harbour and coast views.
- Birthplace of Juan Sebastián Elcano: the sailor who completed the first voyage around the world in 1522 was born here; his monument presides over the town and every four years his landing is re-enacted.
- Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum: the couturier was born in Getaria, and the museum bearing his name shows original haute-couture pieces in a striking building.
- Char-grill fish restaurants: Getaria is world-famous for grilled fish, especially turbot and kokotxas; this is home to Elkano, an international reference for grill cooking.
- Txakoli capital: the heart of the Getariako Txakolina D.O.; among terraced vineyards above the sea, several wineries offer tours and tastings.
- Medieval old town: cobbled streets, the fortress-church of San Salvador (Gothic, with a sloping floor) and the fishing harbour keep the age-old seafaring feel.
- Flysch route: part of the Basque Coast Geopark starts in Getaria; walkways over the cliffs reveal the spectacular layered rock.
Combining several towns? See also the taxi to Zarautz, Zumaia and Orio, or the main route to San Sebastián.
When to visit Getaria
Getaria is a food and culture destination that works all year. Summer is great for the harbour and terraces; the txakoli harvest (September) is a special time to visit the wineries. The Balenciaga Museum opens year-round (check hours in low season). If your plan is to eat at the famous grill houses, book well ahead, especially at weekends.
Where and what to eat in Getaria
Getaria means char-grilled fish: whole turbot, sea bream, kokotxas and hake cheeks grilled over charcoal, washed down with local txakoli. Its grill houses —led by Elkano— draw diners from all over the world. It is arguably the best culinary reason to book a taxi straight from the airport.
When is the taxi most worth it?
- 2 or more of you: the per-vehicle price is shared and drops a lot per head.
- With bags, boards or gear: no extra charge for luggage.
- Night or early flight: no night surcharge and no reliance on timetables.
- With children: door to door and with a child seat if you ask.
Tips for your transfer to Getaria
- Groups: from 5 passengers we book a van (up to 7) at a fixed price; even better value per person.
- Bikes, boards or bulky luggage: we carry them no problem; if it is a lot, we assign a van. More on the bike taxi.
- Children: free child seat or booster if you ask when booking.
- Early-morning flights: no night surcharge; we operate 24/7.
- Book in advance: in summer and on long weekends it secures your vehicle and time.
What the price includes
- Whole vehicle up to 4 passengers (van up to 7).
- AP-8 tolls and VAT included.
- Flight tracking free: the driver adjusts the pick-up to your real arrival.
- Free cancellation up to 1 hour before.