How much does a trip to Altea, Spain cost?

• Fair taxi price (official, daytime): €70 - €85. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals and agree the fare or insist the meter runs. Unlicensed drivers approaching inside the terminal should be refused. Fixed long-distance fares are common for this route.
• Best alternative: Airport bus C-6 to Alicante station, then TRAM Line 9 to Altea (€10)
• Validate or tap your ticket at the platform validator or card reader before boarding the TRAM. Boat-style hand-held validators are used on board. Failure to validate is treated as travelling without a ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: €100.
• Not expected but appreciated. Leaving small change or 5 to 10 percent for excellent service is customary, mostly in restaurants. Taxis and tours do not require a tip.
• Some tourist-facing restaurants add a cover or bread charge not shown on the menu closer to the old town and beach. Check the menu for a written price list before ordering and ask about service or bread charges on the bill.
• Always choose to be charged in euros and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to banks rather than standalone machines in tourist spots, which often carry higher fees. Pay by card where possible to avoid cash.

Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.

Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.

Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-23. Your trip can cost more or less.