· Tips and Tricks
If you are visiting Puerto del Rosario and are looking for a comfortable, safe and official way to get around, a taxi is your best bet. In Fuerteventura there are no ride-hailing services such as Uber or Cabify, so taxis are the only regulated form of individual public transport on the island.
This guarantees official rates, professional drivers and a service designed for both residents and visitors.
The capital of Fuerteventura has several taxi ranks strategically distributed, making it easy to get around the city center, shopping areas, the port, the beaches, or the airport without any hassle.
Main taxi ranks in Puerto del Rosario
Secundino Alonso Taxi Rank
It is the best known and most centrally located taxi rank in the city. Located on Secundino Alonso Street, it usually has taxis available during most of the day, especially during business hours, events, weekends and evenings.
From here you can easily travel to:
- The urban center
- Commercial areas
- Nearby beaches
- The port
- Fuerteventura Airport
It is the ideal reference point if you are staying in the center or walking around the capital.
Taxi rank in León y Castillo Street
Located on one of Puerto del Rosario’s main commercial and historic streets, this rank is very convenient if you’re shopping, running errands, or enjoying the downtown dining scene.
It is a very busy area, well connected and convenient to start or end any journey.
Taxi rank at Secundino Alonso St.
In the pedestrian and commercial axis of the city, next to the Cabildo Insular, this rank is perfect if you move around the administrative and urban heart of the capital.
Taxis are usually available during the day and for special events.
Taxi rank next to the bus station
Located on Diego Miller Avenue, next to the bus station, it’s a very convenient option if you’re arriving in or leaving Puerto del Rosario by public transportation and need to complete your journey by taxi.
Taxi rank at the Las Rotondas Shopping Mall
Taxis are usually available at the entrance to the city’s main shopping mall, especially during shopping hours and weekends.
It is a convenient option to return to the hotel, travel to the airport or move between shopping areas.
Taxi rank at Fuerteventura’s General Hospital
On the Airport road, next to the General Hospital, it is common to find taxis, especially designed for medical trips, nearby residential areas or quick connections to the airport.
Taxi rank at Fuerteventura Airport
Although it is located outside the city limits, the airport has an official 24-hour taxi rank, which is ideal for traveling directly to Puerto del Rosario or anywhere else on the island as soon as you land.
How to Call a Taxi in Puerto del Rosario
In addition to going directly to a taxi rank, you can easily request a taxi through the official municipal service:
- Phone: +34 828 111 999
- Official website: https://www.puertotaxi.com
- Official Puerto Taxi App (iOS and Android)
From the app you can:
- See available taxis on the map
- Calculate indicative rates
- Request service in real time
- Check the FAQs
Payment methods and types of vehicles
Most taxis accept:
- Bank card and contactless payment
- Cash
The fleet includes:
- Taxis adapted for people with reduced mobility
- Larger capacity vehicles for families, groups or large luggage.
If you need an adapted taxi or a large vehicle, it is recommended to request it in advance.
Practical advice for tourists
- Always indicate number of people and bags
- For early airport or port transfers, please book in advance.
- Use the rate calculator on the website or app to get an idea of the fare
- During peak hours or events, going to a taxi rank is usually faster
Getting around Puerto del Rosario by taxi is simple, safe, and accessible. Thanks to its network of ranks spread throughout the city and its 24-hour service, you can enjoy the capital of Fuerteventura, its beaches, shopping areas, and surroundings without worrying about schedules or travel, always relying on an official and dependable public service.