Taxi in Formentera: rates, prices, and main routes (Complete guide 2026)
If you are planning a vacation in Formentera, knowing how much taxis cost is essential. Unlike many cities, here the system is different: no taximeter, but fixed rates for each route.
In this article, you’ll find everything: updated prices, the most common routes, and practical tips.
📊 How taxis work in Formentera
In Formentera, taxis work like this:
❌ No taximeter
✅ Fixed price based on the route
📋 Each driver has an official table with the costs.
👉 The price depends only on the distance, not on the time.
⚠️ Important: Uber DOES NOT exist in Formentera
Unlike Ibiza or other European cities:
❌ Uber is not available on the island
❌ There are no alternatives like Bolt or Free No
✅ The only service is the official taxis
👉 This means that during peak demand times, there are no immediate alternatives.
⏳ Taxi waits in summer: what to really expect
During the high season (June – September), especially:
🚢 After the arrival of the ferries
🌇 Sunset times
🍽️ Dinner slots
you can expect:
⏱️ Wait times of 30 and 45 minutes at the port of La Savina
🚕 Limited availability (reduced number of taxis on the island)
💡 It’s one of the things that surprises tourists the most!
👉 Local tip: as soon as you get off the ferry, get in line immediately or book in advance
💰 Formentera taxi rates: the most requested routes
🚢 From La Savina port
➡️ Es Pujols: approximately €15
➡️ Ses Illetes: €12 or 13
➡️ Sant Francesc: €10
➡️ Playa Migjorn: €20 or 30
➡️ Es Caló: €20 or 25
➡️ Faro de La Mola: €30
🌴 From Es Pujols
➡️ Ses Illetes: €12 or 15
➡️ Sant Francesc: €15
➡️ Sant Ferran: €10
🏝️ Other useful examples
Port → various areas: 15 or 25 € Supplements: call, luggage, night/weekend
📍 Where to find taxis
The main stops are:
🚢 La Savina (port)
🌴 Es Pujols
🏘️ Sant Francesc
👉 In summer, there are few taxis compared to the demand: always plan ahead.
👍 When is it worth taking a taxi in Formentera?
✔️ Transfers port → hotel
✔️ Evening outings
✔️ Groups (sharing the cost)
❌ Less ideal if you want to explore the whole island every day
💡 Practical tips (fundamental)
✔️ Always ask for the price first
✔️ Book in advance during high season
✔️ Avoid ferry arrival times
✔️ Consider scooters or cars for autonomy
✔️ Keep in mind the long summer waits
Conclusion
Taxis in Formentera are comfortable but limited:
❗ No Uber ❗ Possible long waits in summer ✅ Clear and fixed prices
👉 Best strategy: use them for arrivals/departures and combine with other means.
