How to Get Around Valencia

Metro:

Buy a ticket for the metro at the machines inside any station (or go to the booth if you need more help). There is a card called SUMA-10 that works for the metros and buses. It includes 10 rides and costs 8€. You only need Zone A. If you want to get to and from the airport, you will need Zone C (and it will be more expensive). 

Bus:

You can use the same card you purchased from the metro for the bus. You can also use coins or bills (under 20€). A single ride is around 2.50€.

Bike:

Valencia has lots of bike paths. If you like biking, this is a great way to see the city. 

If you think you’ll be using a bike for multiple days, consider the Valenbisi 1-week subscription. It costs 13.30€ for the week. There is also an option to purchase a 1-year subscription for about 30€ if you plan to stay longer. 

Valenbisi stations are all over the city. You just have to purchase a subscription at the station and download the Valenbisi app. From there, you can unlock a bike, ride it to your next destination, and park it at the nearest Valenbisi station. 

Be sure that your ride has ended when you park your bike (you’ll get a notification on your phone). The first 30 minutes of your ride are free, but after that you get charged a fee for the extra 30-60 minutes, and then a fee for each additional 60 minutes. 

There are also bike shops all over the city that offer rentals for the day (usually 7-10€) if you don’t want a week-long subscription. 

Cabify, Free Now, or Taxi:

Cabify and Free Now are apps just like Uber for calling taxis. Download both before going to Spain because they’re used in many places. They’re also great for scheduling a taxi in advance for those early flights.

You can also grab a taxi on the street. Most taxis in Valencia have card machines.