Private transfer Granada – Motril.
Motril is the main town of the Costa Tropical, Granada's own stretch of coast: a working port, the Santa Ana hospital and long beaches such as Playa Granada. Five minutes away, Salobreña's white houses climb a rock topped by a Moorish castle.
Allow about 50 min for 70 km on the A-44 motorway, in a car that is yours alone.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Route length | 70 km (43 miles) |
| Drive time | 50 min |
| Route | A-44 motorway |
| Departure | The door of your Granada accommodation |
| Popular destinations | Motril port, Playa Granada |
| Best time | Avoid summer Fridays after 5 pm |
| Vehicles | Standard car, minivan or minibus with driver |
Granada families with a beach flat at Playa Granada or Torrenueva.
Patients with appointments at Santa Ana hospital and port workers.
Visitors heading to Salobreña's castle and a seafood lunch by the beach.
Private transfer Granada – Motril.
In July and August the A-44 is busy on Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings; Easter week too.
When the easterly wind blows, Salobreña beach is more sheltered: the driver can drop you on the promenade.
Going and coming back in a day, or making several visits? Book a car with driver in Granada by the hour.
Enter your exact address in Motril; these are the most requested:
You pay for the whole vehicle: the more of you share, the less each person pays.
| Travellers | Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 | Standard car (sedan) | From €112 |
| 5 to 8 | Minivan (people carrier) | Shown on the form |
| 9 to 54 | Minibus or coach with driver | Get a Granada minibus quote |
Declared sports equipment costs nothing extra. See the fleet. Only getting around the city? Use the Granada taxi fare calculator.
The drive from Granada to Motril falls into three distinct stages:
The A-44 heads south past the pass where Boabdil looked back at Granada.
Orange groves, viaducts and the turn-off for the Alpujarra.
Avocado and custard-apple orchards line the descent to Motril.
This page books rides from Granada to Motril. For a driver waiting in the arrivals hall and tracking your flight, book from the relevant airport page.
Prices start at €112 per vehicle in a standard car for up to four passengers, whether you are going to Motril or Salobreña. That covers the whole car and does not change with traffic or time of day. For five to eight people there is a minivan, and you see its price on the form before confirming.
About 70 km on the A-44 motorway, roughly 50 minutes without traffic. You pass the Moor's Last Sigh viewpoint, the Lecrín Valley and the Rules reservoir before dropping down to the coast. The driver takes you to the centre, the port, Santa Ana hospital, Playa Granada or Salobreña's old town.
Yes. Salobreña is five minutes from Motril and sits on the same route. Give the exact address, such as a house below the castle or a hotel on the seafront, and that is where the driver stops. If you want to stop in both towns, add it when booking and we will adjust the service accordingly.
Yes, rides can be scheduled at the time you need, including early morning or late evening, as long as you book in advance. The price of the car stays the same and is fixed when you confirm. For departures before 6 am, we recommend booking at least two days ahead to secure a driver.
Choose the day and time, your Granada address and your Motril drop-off, then pay a fixed price by card.
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