Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) → Puerto Rico transfer
From Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico is 49 km, a private drive of typically 35–44 minutes, and the usual price is around €55–70 for a car or €70–90 for a minivan. The exact price is shown before booking and stays the same on the day.
- From
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
- To
- Puerto Rico
- Distance
- 49 km
- Typical drive
- 35–44 min
Puerto Rico sits in a sheltered bay on the south-west coast. It is a popular choice for families, with a calm beach and apartments built up the surrounding hills.
The route along the south coast
The first part of the drive is the familiar run south on the GC-1 motorway past the eastern towns and the turn-offs for Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas. Beyond them the motorway continues west through a series of tunnels and viaducts above the dry ravines that cut down to the sea.
The last part is the drop into Puerto Rico itself. Several roads wind down the valley sides to the bay, and some are steep with tight bends.
A resort built on the hillsides
Puerto Rico is mainly apartments and aparthotels rather than large stand-alone hotels. Many complexes are terraced up the slopes on both sides of the valley, with views over the bay but a climb back up from the beach.
At the bottom are the beach, a park and the marina, from where boat trips and fishing excursions leave. The neighbouring Amadores beach, a short walk or drive away, has a promenade with restaurants.
Arriving with children
- Child seats
- Request the seats you need when booking, with the children's ages, so the provider can bring suitable ones.
- Room for buggies
- Pushchairs and travel cots take up space. A family of four with this kind of luggage is usually more comfortable in a minivan.
- Hillside access
- Some complexes are reached by steps or steep paths. The driver stops at the closest point vehicles can reach, so ask your accommodation about the entrance in advance.
Going back to the airport from Puerto Rico
With 35–44 minutes on the road, plan a pickup about 2 hours 45 minutes before a Schengen flight, and about 3 hours 15 minutes before a flight to the UK or another non-Schengen country. During school holidays, when many families leave on the same day, a little more margin is sensible.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Gran Canaria Airport to Puerto Rico?
The 49 km drive typically takes 35–44 minutes. Most of it is motorway, followed by a winding descent into the bay.
How much does a private transfer to Puerto Rico cost?
Usually around €55–70 for a car and €70–90 for a minivan. The exact price for your date and vehicle is shown before booking.
Can the car reach apartments high up the hillside?
Most complexes have a road entrance, though some upper units are reached by stairs or footpaths. The driver drops you at the nearest point a vehicle can access.
Is Puerto Rico suitable for young children?
Its beach is protected by the bay and breakwaters, so the water is usually calm. Bear in mind that many apartments involve a walk uphill from the beach.
Is Amadores covered by the same transfer?
Amadores is right next to Puerto Rico. Enter your exact hotel when booking and the price is calculated for that address.