Getting around
Very high
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: getyourguide.com, lonelyplanet.com
Overall9.6/10Among the 5% easiest cities to get around
Good to know
Good to Know
- Valencia is one of Spain's most bike-friendly and walkable cities; the compact historic center is ideal for exploring on foot, and the Turia Gardens provide a scenic 9 km green corridor through the city.
- Public transit is affordable and efficient; buy a SUMA 10 multi-journey ticket (€8 for 10 trips in Zone A) rather than single fares—government subsidy through June 2026 reduces eligible passes by 40–50%.
- Always validate your transit ticket at the gate or immediately upon boarding; fare inspectors conduct spot checks and fines exceed €100 for non-validation.
- Uber's availability is inconsistent in Valencia; Cabify and FreeNow (taxi app with fixed fares) are far more reliable for ride-hailing.
- Bike rental is inexpensive and practical; Valenbisi public system offers first 30 minutes free (€29/year membership); private shops charge €12–45/day.
- Parking in the Old Town is challenging; if renting a car for day trips, consider picking up outside the city center to avoid hassle.
- The metro/tram system stops around 11:00–11:30 PM on weekdays; plan a Cabify ride home before 11 PM to avoid surge pricing on last available metro.
- The 90-minute transfer window on SUMA fares means one ticket covers metro-to-bus or tram-to-bus connections without repurchasing.
Multi Journey Passes
SUMA 10 (10-trip Ticket, All Transport Types)
- SUMA 10 (10 Trip Ticket, All Transport Types)
- €8.00
SUMA 10 (All Zones Including Airport)
- SUMA 10 (All Zones Including Airport)
- €34
24-hour Unlimited (Zone A)
- 24 Hour Unlimited (Zone A)
- €4.00
Bus Bonobús (10 Trips, EMT Buses Only)
- Bus BonobúS (10 Trips, EMT Buses Only)
- €8.50
Single Journey Fares
Zone A (City Center, Beaches, Main Sights)
- Zone A (City Center, Beaches, Main Sights)
- €1.50
Zone B
- Zone B
- €2.00
Airport Supplement (AB+)
- Airport Supplement (AB+)
- €4.80
Scooter Rental
Non App Scooter Rentals
- Daily Rate
- €44
- Weekly Rate
- €196
- Notes
- Available at private rental shops across the city
Electric Scooter Sharing
Yego
- Cost Model
- Pay-as-you-go (€0.25/min approx.) and credit packs
- Rental Type
- Stand-up electric scooters
- Helmet Policy
- Two helmets included in vehicle
- Licenses Required
- AM, A1, A2, B (minimum 1 year for B license)
- Notes
- Mint-green scooters; app-based booking within 2 hours of verification
Acciona
- Rental Type
- 125cc electric motorbikes
- Speed Modes
- Mode S (50 km/h); Mode C (80 km/h)
- Licenses Required
- A, A1, A2, or B (3+ years)
- Notes
- Most powerful option; requires valid driver's license and ID
Cooltra
- Rental Type
- Electric scooters/motorbikes
- Availability
- Pay-as-you-go and pre-paid packages available
Car Rental
- Daily Rate Typical
- €56
- Rental Locations
- Valencia Airport (Terminal 1 ground floor), city center, Joaquín Sorolla train station
- Day Trip Viability
- Suitable for excursions to Albufera (20 min), Sagunto (30 min), Peñíscola, Jávea
- Parking Note
- Narrow streets in Old Town make parking challenging; garages recommended
Daily Rate Budget Range
- Low
- €22
- High
- €56
Bike Rental
- Bike Infrastructure
- 200+ km of dedicated bike lanes; flat terrain; Turia Gardens popular route; traffic-calming measures in Russafa
Private Bike Rentals
Electric Bikes
- Daily Rate
- €15
Example Vendors
- Happy Tourist Center (€12/day city bikes)
- Cobra Rental Bike (€3–€8/day city bikes; €8–€20/day e-bikes)
- Pelican Bike Rental (€45/day carbon road bikes)
Basic City Bikes
- Daily Rate
- €12
- Example Vendor
- Happy Tourist Center
Valenbisi Bike Share
- Rates After 30 Min
- €0.52 per 30 minutes (30–60 min); €2.08 per 60 minutes (after 60 min)
- Access
- Via Valenbisi app or Mobilis card
- Age Requirement
- 16+ years
- Operating Hours
- 24/7 year-round
- First 30 Minutes
- Free
- Annual Subscription
- €29
- Description
- Public bike-sharing system with 2,750 bikes at 275 stations across the city
Walkability
- Terrain
- Flat city with no hills; ideal for walking and cycling
- Overall Assessment
- Highly walkable and pedestrian-friendly city center
- Getting Around Tier
- Very high
- City Center Walkability
- Ciutat Vella (Old Town) is the most walkable neighborhood with major sites within 5-10 minutes on foot. The city features wide esplanades, landscaped areas, and many pedestrianized streets, particularly around the Marina de València and Turia Gardens.
- Pedestrian Infrastructure
- Well-maintained sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes (200+ km), and traffic-calming measures in residential areas like Russafa (designated ciclobarrio with 20 km/h speed limits)
- Getting Around Tier Rationale
- Valencia is a flat, highly walkable city with extensive pedestrianized zones, over 200 km of bike lanes, and traffic-calmed neighborhoods, making car-free daily life very easy.
Key Walkable Areas
- Ciutat Vella (historic center)
- Barrio del Carmen
- Ruzafa (vibrant culinary district)
- Eixample/Gran Vía (modernist architecture)
- Turia Gardens (9 km green corridor through the city)
Apps
Apps
- Metrovalencia (official metro/tram app with real-time schedules)
- EMT Valencia (bus network with live arrivals)
- Moovit (multimodal journey planner)
- RecargaSUMA (reload pass balance)
Coverage
Connects city center to beaches, airport (8 km west), Albufera, and surrounding areas
Reusable Card
- Name
- SUMA/Mobilis card
- Plastic Cost
- €2.20
- Cardboard Cost
- €1.10
- Notes
- Refundable, reloadable, valid on metro, tram, and integrated bus services
Operating Hours
Metro runs 6:00 AM–11:00 PM weekdays; until 1:30 AM Fridays/Saturdays; buses 6:00 AM–10:30 PM with night routes until 2:00–3:30 AM
Payment Methods
SUMA card (preferred), contactless bank cards (2025–2026 rollout on metro), cash on buses
System Overview
Efficient metro, tram, and bus network integrated with SUMA ticket system
Network Composition
6 metro lines, 4 tram lines, 60 bus routes, plus suburban trains (RENFE Cercanías)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this walkability & transport research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
- 1.getyourguide.com
- 2.lonelyplanet.com
- 3.nomadlio.com
- 4.visitvalencia.com
- 5.megapass.com
- 6.valenciamove.com
- 7.en.northleg.com
- 8.metrovalencia.es
- 9.visitvalencia.com
- 10.riderly.com
- 11.pelicanbikerentals.com
- 12.kayak.com
- 13.momondo.com
- 14.roadgenius.com
- 15.thespaintravelguru.com
- 16.blog.gettransfer.com
- 17.experiencesvalencia.com
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