Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Gibraltar
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.5/10Bus network with 8 routes by Gibraltar Bus Company and Calypso Transport covers most areas except Upper Rock; frequency adequate for small territory. No metro, rail, or trams. Walking (48% trips) supplements buses (limited data on share). STTPP enhances services but coverage and integration basic. Accessibility improving for wheelchairs/strollers.
Road Infrastructure
6.8/1049.9 km paved highways; narrow city centre roads (50 km/h limit) contrast wider main routes. Ongoing resurfacing (Governor’s Parade, Scud Hill, Devil’s Tower) under STTPP. High congestion from border traffic and car ownership (1 vehicle per person). Safety upgrades include new crossings, bollards, signage, school zones.
Internet Speed
8.2/10Excellent urban broadband with Gibraltar ranking high globally; average fixed speeds ~250 Mbps, mobile ~150 Mbps (2025 Speedtest data). Full fiber coverage in compact territory supports smart city transport apps. Minimal rural-urban gap due to small size.
Avg: 250+ Mbps • Widespread fiber across all areas; gigabit options common in homes/businesses
Airport Connectivity
4.2/10One airport (Gibraltar International, GIB) with limited regional flights to UK, Spain, Morocco; no hub status or extensive domestic/international routes. Strong sea access via Gibraltar Airport handles ~0.5M passengers yearly but constrained by runway sharing with RAF. Easy ground access.
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- N/A (no metro)
- Bus Trip
- £1.80-£2.50 single (Hopper tickets available)
- Taxi
- £3.50 start + £2.20/km (tours from frontier/centre)
- High-speed Train
- N/A (no trains)
Mobile Network
Reliable high-speed mobile networks support bus trackers and navigation apps. Excellent signal even in dense urban/tunnel areas due to small size and infrastructure investment.
Driving License
EU/UK licences valid up to 12 months for visitors/residents. Non-EU visitors need IDP with national licence. Residents must exchange for Gibraltar licence after 12 months via DGT test/exchange process. Drives on right since 1929.
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