RiojaBlack's black Mercedes-Benz EQV, used for private transfers from Bilbao Airport to Hotel Marqués de Riscal in Elciego
Bilbao Airport (BIO) · Elciego

Private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Marqués de Riscal

Door to door from the arrivals hall to Hotel Marqués de Riscal in Elciego, and back. A fixed €350 by sedan or €425 by van, a bilingual chauffeur who tracks your flight, and about 1 h 25 through Rioja wine country.

  • €350Sedan, one way, all-in
  • 1 h 25AP-68 and the Rioja Alavesa vineyards
  • AlwaysFlight tracking and meet & greet
  • To the doorHotel entrance in the City of Wine
Prices

How much is a private transfer or taxi from Bilbao Airport to Marqués de Riscal?

€350 one way for up to 3 guests in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class private taxi or a Tesla Model 3 Premium, and €425 for up to 6 or 7 guests in a Mercedes-Benz EQV VIP or V-Class. The same fixed price as our Bilbao Airport to Logroño transfer, per vehicle, with VAT, tolls and airport parking included.

VehicleGuestsLuggageOne way
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Private taxiUp to 32 large + 1 carry-on€350
Tesla Model 3 Premium ElectricUp to 32 large + 2 carry-ons€350
Mercedes-Benz EQV VIP ElectricUp to 65–6 large + 6 carry-ons€425
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Avantgarde Private taxiUp to 75–6 large + 6 carry-ons€425
Mercedes-Benz Vito / VW CaravelleUp to 84 large + 6 carry-onson request
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Private taxiUp to 32 large + 2 carry-onson request

Same price in either direction. 8-seat vans and the S-Class are quoted on request. Heading elsewhere in La Rioja? See all Bilbao Airport transfers to La Rioja.

How it works

From the arrivals hall to Elciego in about 1 h 25

  1. We track your flightIf you land early or late, your pickup moves with your actual landing time, with no extra charge for delays.
  2. Turn right after baggage claimYour chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall, immediately to the right as you leave the baggage area, holding a tablet with your name or company logo.
  3. A short walk to your carThe vehicle is parked nearby in Express Parking 2, and your chauffeur takes care of your luggage.
  4. Straight to the hotelOn the AP-68 motorway and then through the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa to the hotel entrance in Elciego.

We confirm the meeting point and your chauffeur’s phone number before you travel. Times vary with traffic, weather and your exact address.

Your stay in Elciego

Door to door to Hotel Marqués de Riscal

We drive you to the entrance of the hotel, or to any address in Elciego and the rest of Rioja Alavesa.

Elciego · City of Wine

Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Frank Gehry’s hotel, with its ribbons of colored titanium, stands inside the City of Wine of Marqués de Riscal, one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. We pull up at the entrance and help you with your luggage.

Spa, lunch or a winery visit

Just coming for the day?

Many guests visit Elciego for a winery tour, lunch or a spa treatment at the hotel. Keep the same car and chauffeur by the hour, or book a return transfer at an agreed time.

Elciego village

Apartments and other addresses

Rentals and guesthouses in the village are a few minutes from the hotel. Send us the exact address and we plan the drop-off.

Laguardia · 10 minutes

Staying in Laguardia instead?

Hospedería de los Parajes and La Casa Cosme Palacio are about 10 minutes away, at the same price from Bilbao Airport.

From our service days

Recent arrivals at Marqués de Riscal

Beyond the transfer

Make the most of Rioja Alavesa

Wine tours

Laguardia and Rioja Alavesa

Ysios, Páganos and the medieval town of Laguardia are minutes from Elciego. Keep your chauffeur for a day of winery visits.

Rioja Alta

Haro and the Station District

Add a day in Haro, about 30 minutes away, for the historic wineries of the Barrio de la Estación.

All of La Rioja

Other destinations from Bilbao Airport

Logroño, Haro, Briñas or any winery: fixed prices and driving times for every destination.

Questions

Bilbao Airport to Marqués de Riscal FAQs

How much is a private transfer from Bilbao Airport to Marqués de Riscal?

€350 one way for up to 3 guests in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Tesla Model 3 Premium, and €425 for up to 6 or 7 guests in a Mercedes-Benz EQV VIP or V-Class. Prices are per vehicle and include VAT, tolls and airport parking.

How long does it take to get from Bilbao Airport to Elciego?

About 1 h 25 on the AP-68 motorway and the roads of Rioja Alavesa. Times vary with traffic, weather and your exact address.

Can you drop us at the hotel entrance?

Yes. We drive right up to the entrance of Hotel Marqués de Riscal in the City of Wine and help you with your luggage.

Where will my chauffeur meet me at Bilbao Airport?

In the arrivals hall, immediately to the right as you leave the baggage claim area, holding a tablet with your name or company logo. We confirm the meeting point and your chauffeur’s contact details before you travel.

What happens if my flight is delayed or lands early?

We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup to your actual landing time, with no extra charge for flight delays.

Can we stop at a winery on the way?

Yes. Tell us when you book and we add the extra time at our hourly rate, or plan the transfer around your winery appointment.

Is it a taxi or a private transfer?

A private transfer, booked in advance at a fixed price. Our E-Class and V-Class are licensed private taxis, and the Tesla and EQV are VTC private-hire vehicles. Either way, you skip the taxi line and know the price before you land.

Do you also drive from Marqués de Riscal to Bilbao Airport?

Yes, at the same price. Send us your flight time and we plan the pickup at your hotel around your departure.

Prices and route details reviewed in November 2026 by Ignacio Najarro, founder of RiojaBlack.

Book your transfer

Send us your flight, we’ll be in arrivals

Send us your flight number, passengers and luggage, and we confirm your transfer to Hotel Marqués de Riscal at a fixed price.