English Vilagarcía
Shops, hotels and harbour.
Vilagarcía de Arousa is about 60 km from SCQ, around 43 minutes. Zonetransfers takes you to your hotel on the promenade, the port or across to Illa de Arousa, at a fixed price per vehicle.
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About 43 minutes for 60 km on the AP-9 and the Salnés expressway.
Illa de Arousa is reached by a bridge: say if you are heading there.
For Vilanova or Carril, give the exact address.
Town, promenade and surroundings.
Shops, hotels and harbour.
Promenade and town beach.
Fishing quarter famous for its clams.
Linked by bridge, with quiet beaches.
Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Vilagarcía de Arousa.
Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to the Arousa estuary.
The Arousa estuary and the river Ulla trace the route tradition says the boat carrying the Apostle's remains followed to Padrón.
Pilgrims on the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Way travel up the estuary to Padrón.
A few reference stays and what to expect on arrival:
Close to the promenade and port.
Across the bridge.
In the surrounding Salnés countryside.
Views over the whole estuary.
Next to the town centre.
Carreirón natural park.
The town beach and promenade.
A price for the whole trip, with no surprises on arrival. Fill the minivan and each of the eight pays roughly €14.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €99 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €115 |
| Minibus or coach | more than 8 | tailored quote |
No supplement for bikes or golf clubs, just list them. For more than eight people, see minibus and coach hire with driver in Santiago; capacities in the fleet page.
Your return from Vilagarcía de Arousa: 2 h 45 min before departure for Schengen routes, 3 h 15 min for the rest. Zonetransfers fixes the time when you book.
| Flight | Leave Vilagarcía de Arousa |
|---|---|
| Spain and Schengen EU | 2 h 45 min before |
| UK and non-Schengen | 3 h 15 min before |
The Salnés expressway gets congested in summer; we leave earlier.
August brings Vilagarcía's summer festivals and the busiest days on the island's beaches.
From €99 by car and €115 by minivan, per vehicle.
About 43 minutes for some 60 km.
Yes, enter the address on the island when booking.
Yes, across the bridge to any address on the island.
Yes, on request when booking. They are recommended for children under 12 or below 135 cm and may carry a supplement.
In the arrivals area of the SCQ terminal: as you come out with your luggage, your driver is there with a sign showing your name.
Enter your flight, passengers, luggage and address in Vilagarcía de Arousa and you will see the final amount before paying. Bikes, a group or several stops? Message us on WhatsApp.
Rated 4.93/5 in 1,123 customer reviews.
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We booked a transfer from London Heathrow to Brighton for a few days by the sea. It was nice to get straight into the car after landing instead of dealing with trains and luggage. The journey was comfortable and everything went as planned.(10/29/2026) William Brooks
Used Zonetransfers for a trip from Milan to Lake Como. The pickup was arranged in advance, which made planning the day easier. Comfortable journey and no issues along the way.(10/21/2026) Daniel Foster
We travelled from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port to catch a ferry. Having the transfer arranged in advance took some of the stress out of the journey. We got to the port with time to spare.(10/15/2026) Sophie Williams
Booked a private transfer from Rome Fiumicino Airport to our accommodation in the city. We had quite a bit of luggage and didn't fancy dealing with public transport. Everything went smoothly(10/11/2026) Thomas Reed
We needed a transfer from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to our hotel near the Eiffel Tower. The driver was easy to find and we went straight to the hotel. Just what we needed after a long flight.(10/02/2026) Emily Parker
We booked a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos. There were four of us with suitcases, so having a car waiting for us made things much easier. Straightforward booking and a comfortable journey(09/29/2026) Oliver Bennett
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed