Taxis in Torrevieja & Orihuela Costa: Numbers, Ranks & Apps

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📍 Torrevieja & Orihuela Costa, Costa Blanca South — where the right taxi number depends on where you are standing

Here is the detail that catches out many first-time visitors: taxi licences in Spain are municipal. A Torrevieja-licensed taxi collects passengers within Torrevieja municipality, while pick-ups in coastal Orihuela Costa are handled by taxis licensed by Orihuela.

In practical terms, your pick-up location decides which dispatcher you call — not your destination. If you are in Torrevieja, La Mata or Los Balcones, call Radio Taxi Torrevieja. If you are in La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Villamartín or Punta Prima, use the Orihuela Costa taxi service.

Private pre-book companies can cover both areas when a journey is arranged in advance. For journeys connected with a flight, use our dedicated guide to getting from Alicante Airport to Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, where those services are compared in more detail.


🚕 Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa: Which Taxi Do I Call?

  • Pick-up in Torrevieja, La Mata or Los Balcones: call Radio Taxi Torrevieja.
  • Pick-up in La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Villamartín or Punta Prima: call Taxi Orihuela Costa.
  • Pick-up at Zenia Boulevard: the shopping centre is in Orihuela Costa, so use the Orihuela Costa number rather than Radio Taxi Torrevieja.
  • Journey booked in advance: the private operators listed below accept reservations across both areas.

A Torrevieja taxi cannot make a local pick-up in La Zenia simply because you are travelling back to Torrevieja. The same rule applies in reverse: where the journey starts determines the municipal taxi service.


📞 Radio Taxi Torrevieja & Orihuela Costa Taxi Numbers

Radio Taxi Torrevieja — call 965 71 22 77

This is Torrevieja’s official radio taxi service, operating around the clock every day. Its listed office is at C. San José 4, Torrevieja, and the same dispatcher serves the municipality’s taxi network.

Visitor feedback frequently mentions clean vehicles, polite drivers and reliable service outside the busiest periods. During the summer peak, however, both the telephone dispatch system and the app can become overloaded, so arrange important journeys well ahead rather than leaving the request until you are ready to depart.

Taxi Orihuela Costa — call 966 76 10 88

This is the official local service for coastal Orihuela Costa, with an around-the-clock dispatcher and a physical taxi rank at C. Maestro Torralba 2, La Zenia. It handles local pick-ups around Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Villamartín and Punta Prima.

Recent visitor feedback is mixed, particularly around telephone answering and vehicle allocation during the busiest part of the season. For an important evening journey, the practical options are to pre-book with a private operator or go physically to the La Zenia rank.

If you are staying around La Zenia beach, save the Orihuela Costa number before going out — it is the one you will need for your return pick-up.


🚖 Private Pre-Book Taxi Companies

The companies below cover both Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa for journeys arranged in advance. WhatsApp and text confirmations are part of the local booking culture, so keep the written confirmation and make sure the operator has your correct pick-up area.

  • Taxi 3 Torrevieja — call or WhatsApp 693 01 22 01. Operates around the clock and receives particularly positive feedback for responsive WhatsApp booking, very good English and fixed amounts confirmed in advance.
  • Taxitravel — call 629 67 68 38. A small family business with loyal repeat customers and a strong reputation for punctual, straightforward service.
  • Taxicosta — call 966 44 23 76. Based on Avenida de las Brisas near Villamartín, making it practical for Orihuela Costa. Its own app provides the driver’s name, vehicle number and live tracking.
  • Maxi Taxi Torrevieja — call 627 46 45 77. A useful pre-book option for larger groups, with a child seat available on request and booking confirmation by text.
  • Taxi Torrevieja Transfer — call or WhatsApp 608 57 89 30. Reviews regularly mention friendly drivers, excellent English and clear WhatsApp communication.
  • Skandinavisk Taxi — call 965 02 24 80. A well-established Nordic taxi option in Torrevieja, answering in Scandinavian languages and taking pre-booked journeys. Its office keeps weekday morning hours.
  • Taxi Time Torrevieja — call 653 80 28 30. Operates around the clock, receives positive comments about English communication and normally calls before arrival. Keep a written booking confirmation, as you should with any advance reservation.

If you need a Torrevieja taxi in English, Taxi 3 Torrevieja, Taxi Torrevieja Transfer and Taxi Time Torrevieja have all received positive feedback for English-language communication. For Nordic languages, Skandinavisk Taxi is the specialist option.


📍 Taxi Ranks in Torrevieja & La Zenia

Torrevieja has physical taxi ranks across the municipality:

  • Torrevieja bus station — C. del Mar 50.
  • Town centre — Plaza de la Constitución / C. Caballero de Rodas.
  • Acequión — C. Urbano Arregui 4, near the port and Acequión beach.
  • Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja — between the emergency and admissions areas.
  • Hospital Quirónsalud — Partida de La Loma.
  • Torrejón — Av. Alfredo Nobel 123A, towards La Mata.

The Radio Taxi Torrevieja number, 965 71 22 77, also serves the Acequión, Hospital Universitario and Hospital Quirónsalud ranks.

Whether a vehicle is physically waiting depends heavily on demand. In the summer peak, a rank can be empty even when it is normally busy, so calling or using the official app is generally safer than waiting without a confirmed car.

For Orihuela Costa, the main verified physical rank is:

If the Orihuela Costa dispatcher is difficult to reach during a busy period, going directly to this rank is the most practical alternative to a private advance booking.


📱 Uber, Bolt, Cabify & Local Taxi Apps

  • Radio Taxi Torrevieja: has its own ordering app. It is useful for local requests, although availability can tighten considerably during the summer peak.
  • Taxi Orihuela Costa: uses the 1Taxi app. Recent user feedback about allocation during busy periods is mixed, so keep the telephone number and La Zenia rank as alternatives.
  • Taxicosta: has its own app with driver details, vehicle identification and live tracking.
  • WhatsApp: several private operators use it for reservations, written confirmations and arrival messages. It is often the easiest option when you want the booking details in writing.

Uber does not currently operate locally in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa. Uber is available for pick-ups at Alicante Airport and in Alicante city, but that coverage does not extend down the coast.

Cabify operates in Alicante city rather than Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa. Bolt is present in larger cities but does not currently operate locally here.

App coverage can change, so it is sensible to open your preferred app on arrival and check whether vehicles appear. Your reliable base plan should still be the correct municipal radio taxi or a confirmed private booking.


💡 How Local Taxi Fares Work

  • Official local taxis use a meter. The applicable rates are set by the municipality rather than invented by an individual driver.
  • An official rate card should be displayed or available on request. It explains the authorised meter rates and any supplements that may apply at night, at weekends, on public holidays or for luggage.
  • Pre-booked journeys may work differently. For an airport-related booking, private operators commonly confirm a fixed amount when the reservation is made.
  • Confirm the arrangement when you get in. For a metered local journey, check that the meter is running. For a pre-booked fixed journey, confirm that the agreed amount still applies.
  • Cash remains the safest payment option. Not every local vehicle has a working card terminal, so ask about card payment before setting off rather than assuming it will be available.

✅ Practical Local Taxi Tips

  • Choose the number by pick-up point. La Mata and Los Balcones use Radio Taxi Torrevieja; La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Villamartín and Punta Prima use Taxi Orihuela Costa.
  • Book well ahead in peak season. Demand is particularly heavy on Friday and Saturday evenings and around the time bars and terraces close.
  • Use WhatsApp for private reservations. A written confirmation gives you the company, pick-up details and agreed arrangement in one place.
  • Ask bar or restaurant staff for help. Calling a taxi for guests is standard local practice, and staff will normally know which municipal service covers their location.
  • Do not rely on finding a car at an empty rank. Call the dispatcher or use the relevant app before waiting indefinitely.
  • Request special requirements when booking. Maxi Taxi Torrevieja can provide a child seat on request and is suitable for larger groups, but do not assume these facilities are available without advance notice.
  • Check payment before departure. Carry cash as a backup if you plan to pay by card.
  • Details on this page were last checked in August 2026. App coverage, operating arrangements and availability can change.

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❓ Local Taxis in Torrevieja & Orihuela Costa: FAQs

What is the Radio Taxi Torrevieja number?

Call 965 71 22 77. This is the official local service for pick-ups in Torrevieja municipality, including La Mata and Los Balcones.

What is the Orihuela Costa taxi number?

Call 966 76 10 88. Use this service when your journey begins in La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Cabo Roig, Campoamor, Villamartín or Punta Prima.

Can a Torrevieja taxi pick me up in La Zenia?

No. Local taxi licences are municipal, so a Torrevieja-licensed taxi collects within Torrevieja municipality. For a La Zenia pick-up, use the Orihuela Costa service or arrange a private company in advance.

Which taxi number should I use at Zenia Boulevard?

Zenia Boulevard is in Orihuela Costa, so call Taxi Orihuela Costa on 966 76 10 88, not Radio Taxi Torrevieja.

Is there Uber in Torrevieja?

Uber does not currently operate locally in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa. It operates at Alicante Airport and in Alicante city. Check the app when you arrive in case coverage changes, but keep a local taxi number as your main plan.

Does Bolt operate in Torrevieja?

No. Bolt operates in larger cities but is not currently available locally in Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa.

Does Cabify operate in Orihuela Costa?

No. Cabify operates in Alicante city rather than Torrevieja or coastal Orihuela Costa.

Can I book a Torrevieja taxi in English?

Yes. Private operators including Taxi 3 Torrevieja, Taxi Torrevieja Transfer and Taxi Time Torrevieja receive positive feedback for English communication. Skandinavisk Taxi is the specialist choice for Nordic languages.

Do local taxis accept cards?

Not every vehicle has a card terminal, and cash is still preferred in some taxis. Ask before departure if you need to pay by card and carry cash as a backup.

How do local taxi fares work?

Official taxis use a meter with rates set by the municipality. The driver should have the official rate card available, including any authorised supplements. If you have arranged a fixed booking in advance, confirm the agreed amount when you enter the vehicle.


Planning your journeys around the southern Costa Blanca? Keep this local taxi guide for evenings and short trips, use our dedicated Alicante Airport travel guide for flight days, and explore our Orihuela Costa area guides for more practical help while you are here. 🚕

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