Alicante Airport to Benidorm
Benidorm is one of the quickest resort transfers out of Alicante — around 58 km, usually about 40 minutes by private car via the A-70 around Alicante and then the AP-7 toll road.
Transfer options
Typical price ranges from operators serving the Alicante Airport (ALC) – Benidorm route.
From £7/€9 per person on the ALSA bus from the airport to Benidorm Bus Station — first bus at 6am, last at 10pm, around 45 minutes.
From £80/€93 per vehicle for a private transfer carrying up to four people, or around £108/€125 for a minivan seating seven — door to door, no stops.
About this route
Benidorm needs little introduction — it's been the Costa Blanca's biggest resort for decades, with its high-rise skyline, long Levante and Poniente beaches, and a year-round crowd that keeps demand for airport transfers high in every season.
The drive heads out of the airport on the A-70 around Alicante, then joins the AP-7 toll road north. Along the way you pass Villajoyosa, famous for its brightly coloured seafront houses — from there it's only about 14 km to Benidorm.
Your main choices: a private transfer (door to door, the car is yours, priced per vehicle — a group of four on an £80 car pays around £20 each), the ALSA airport bus (priced per seat, the cheapest option but only as far as the bus station), or a taxi from the rank (from around £60/€70, though rates vary frequently, so a pre-booked transfer avoids the uncertainty).
Prices on this route climb by roughly 59% between June and August, so booking at least 72 hours ahead in peak season locks in the best rate.
Arrival tips: Alicante Airport has two terminals, T1 and T2 — check which one your flight arrives at and tell your transfer provider. They'll usually give you a number to contact by WhatsApp or phone if anything changes.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm?+
Around 58 km — usually about 40 minutes by private transfer via the A-70 and AP-7 toll road.
How much is a transfer from Alicante Airport to Benidorm?+
From ~£80/€93 per vehicle for a private transfer (up to four passengers), ~£108/€125 for a seven-seat minivan, or ~£7/€9 per person on the ALSA bus.
Is a private transfer worth it for a family?+
For three or more people a private transfer usually works out close to bus or taxi money per head — and goes straight to your hotel door.
Is there a bus from Alicante Airport to Benidorm?+
Yes — the ALSA bus runs from the airport to Benidorm Bus Station, first bus at 6am and last at 10pm. It takes around 45 minutes and costs around £7/€9.
How much is a taxi from Alicante Airport to Benidorm?+
From around £60/€70 from the rank, but taxi rates vary frequently — a pre-booked transfer fixes the price in advance.
When should I book in peak season?+
Transfer prices from Alicante Airport rise by about 59% during June to August. Book at least 72 hours in advance in peak season to lock in the best rate.