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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Gibraltar

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Gibraltar, a 6.8 km² British Overseas Territory, boasts one of the world's highest car-to-population ratios with walking as the top mode (48% of trips) due to its compact size. Private vehicles (30%) and motorcycles (15%) dominate motorized travel amid chronic congestion, especially at the Spanish border. The Sustainable Traffic, Transport & Parking Plan (STTPP) spearheads improvements like enhanced bus services, cycling infrastructure, pedestrian upgrades, and road resurfacing. Visitors enjoy buses, taxis, the cable car to the Upper Rock, and cruise terminal access, while 49.9 km of paved roads drive on the right. Sustainable initiatives promote active travel for better air quality and mobility.
Public Transport
Moderate
Road Infrastructure
Moderate
Public Transport
5.5/10

Bus 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
6.8/10

49.9 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
8.2/10

Excellent 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
4.2/10

One 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

5G Coverage: Full coverage across territory from Gibtelecom, Entel; deployed since 2023
4G Coverage: 100% nationwide from all major operators

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

IDP requiredConversion needed

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.