About this tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team landed at Alicante–Elche and needed to get to Jijona, she skipped the airport taxi queue and booked a private transfer instead. It's a straightforward 45-minute run from the airport to the inland town, and the operator handles the logistics — driver meets you at arrivals, takes your luggage, and drives you in a clean car or minivan depending on group size (up to 8 passengers). Beats the scramble at the taxi rank, though you'll want to flag oversized bags upfront or risk an extra charge.
Highlights
- Meet-and-greet service takes the guesswork out of airport arrival
- Parking and tolls included — no surprise charges en route
- Flexible vehicle options: car for couples, minivan for larger groups
- Driver waits 60 minutes after landing if flights run late
- Child and infant seats available; specialised equipment provided
- One-way rate per person; transparent pricing upfront
- Suitable for all fitness levels — seated the whole journey
What to expect
You'll land at ALC, clear customs, and head to the arrivals hall where your driver will be waiting with a name placard. The greeting is professional and efficient — they know the flight landed, they've got your details, and you're moving within minutes. The drive itself is relaxed; Jijona sits inland in the hills, so you'll wind away from the coast through increasingly rural terrain over roughly 45 minutes (traffic and time of day matter, so don't clock-watch). The vehicle is clean and air-conditioned, which matters on a Spanish afternoon.
Mia found the whole thing refreshingly no-fuss compared to taxis. The inclusions are honest: they cover VAT, parking, motorway tolls, and tips, so there's no nickel-and-diming at the end. The catch is luggage — you get one standard suitcase per person; anything oversized or extra bags trigger additional fees, so pack smart or declare upfront.
What travellers say
- No queuing at the airport; driver meets you with a sign
- Flat-rate pricing; taxes, tolls, and parking already included
- Flexible vehicle sizing; minivan scales to your group
- Proper child and infant seats provided and fitted
- Driver waits 60 minutes, so delays don't derail you
- Luggage limits are strict; oversized bags incur extra fees
- Single-occupant travellers often find taxis or buses cheaper
- Journey time varies wildly with traffic; no time guarantee
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works best for groups of 2–8 or anyone arriving with a lot of luggage who'd rather not wrestle with taxi queues or public transport timetables. Families with young kids appreciate the proper child seats; they're provided without fuss. You're not herded onto a shuttle bus with strangers, and the driver knows the route, so no wrong turns.
It's pricier than a taxi or bus if you're solo. The luggage allowance is strict — one standard case per person, nothing more. Traffic from the airport in peak hours (late afternoon, summer) can stretch the journey. The 60-minute wait grace period is handy, but if you're delayed longer, you'll want to ring ahead. Jijona is a small hilltop town, not a major resort, so if your accommodation is remote, the driver needs clear directions.
Book ahead online. Confirm child seats at purchase if you're travelling with kids under 6. Standard luggage is roughly 46×69×29 cm — holiday suitcase size. All fees, parking, and tolls are baked in. Peak times are summer mornings and late afternoons; shoulder seasons are smoother.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.