Currently, Uber is only authorized to operate in Madrid and Barcelona, but not in Valencia. Valencia’s taxi industry has been protesting against Uber, claiming that the ride-hailing service is taking away their business. They argue that Uber is not following the same regulations and requirements as taxi drivers in the city.
The concept of "cheaper" and Uber, based on Uber's business model doesn't exist. Fortunately Uber's presence in Barcelona means that it is irrelevant to tourists so you should take a taxi. Assuming that you mean Sants station there are normally plenty of taxis waiting on the rank. They are yellow & black and you will be charged as per the meter.
From standard cars to larger vehicles, there’s always an option that suits your preferences. How to Use Lyft in Barcelona. If you’re new to using Lyft or haven’t used it in Barcelona before, here’s a step-by-step guide: Download the App: Start by downloading the Lyft app from your smartphone’s app store. It’s available for both iOS Aerobus is part of the Barcelona public transportation system. There are three bus stops at the Barcelona airport. There is one located outside of T1. Outside of T2, there are two bus stands. During the daytime, you would take Bus 46, and at night, Bus N17. Airport Transfer service. Pre-arrange a car service from the airport to your destination.There is free Wi-Fi at the terminal and the app will communicate the precise pick-up location. Although Uber in Madrid is available, it still does make sense to have one or two backups up your sleeve. Using Uber in Barcelona. While there is Uber in Barcelona, the situation is more challenging and not particularly reliable.
Uber in Barcelona is not what you're used to. There are apps but AFAIK ride-share services are not popular - and long might this continue. Official taxis are yellow & black, inexpensive and ubiquitous. As one forum contributor has observed frequently, the only 'app' they need is their hand. There's an official taxi rank at each airport terminal