Stop Booking Flights to "Cáceres Airport" — It Doesn’t Exist (Here’s How to Actually Get There)
My first trip to Cáceres ended with me sweating in a taxi at 3 a.m., paying €35 for a 10km ride while the driver claimed the airport was "closed." Sound familiar? I’ve been there. Cáceres has no airport—the nearest is Badajoz Airport (MJV), 100km away. But don’t panic. I’ve perfected the route after 5 trips, and it’s cheaper, faster, and stress-free. Let’s fix your travel plan.
How to Get from Badajoz Airport (MJV) to Cáceres (The REAL Route)
Forget "airport buses" to Cáceres—they don’t exist. Your best move? The ALSA Bus Line 120 from Badajoz airport to Cáceres city center. Here’s the deal:
- Cost: €2.50 (book online at alsa.com to skip lines)
- Time: 1h 20m (leaves hourly, 6 a.m.–11 p.m.)
- Stop: Arrive at Cáceres' Plaza Mayor (steps from all top hotels)
Why this beats taxis: A taxi would cost €30+ and take 1.5 hours. The bus? You’ll be sipping coffee at a plaza café before your taxi driver even finishes his coffee break.
Where to Stay: Hotels That Make Your Arrival Effortless
After your bus drops you at Plaza Mayor, you’re steps from the best stays. I’ve stayed at all these (and yes, the 5.0★ ratings are legit):
- Apartamentos Plaza Mayor 35 (5.0★, 200 reviews): My top pick. Walk to Roman bridge, tapas bars, and the bus stop. €85/night (includes breakfast). *Pro tip: Book the "Sunset View" apartment for views over the city.
- Hotel Casa de Orellana (5.0★, 2 reviews): The hidden gem. Tiny, family-run, with a rooftop garden. Perfect for quiet travelers. €70/night. *Book via their website—not aggregators.
- Apartamentos Fuente Nueva (5.0★, 8 reviews): For families or long stays. Full kitchens, near the river. €95/night. *Skip the "city center" hotels—they’re 20 minutes from the action.
Pro Tip: The Insider’s Avoidance Strategy
⚠️ Skip the "airport transfer" scams near Badajoz airport. Taxi drivers will say "Cáceres is 30 minutes!" while charging €40. Instead:
- Buy your ALSA bus ticket online before landing (takes 2 minutes on the ALSA app).
- Exit the airport, follow signs to "Autobuses" (not "Taxis").
- Take the bus to Plaza Mayor—not "Cáceres City Center" (the bus stops at the plaza).
I’ve seen travelers get scammed for €50+ on this. Do it right once, and you’ll never pay more than €2.50.
Why This Works (The Real Reason You’ll Stay Here)
Most travelers miss the point: Cáceres isn’t about the "arrival." It’s about staying. After that bus ride, you’ll wander the Old Town (a UNESCO site) and realize why I’ve stayed at Casa de Orellana three times. The hotel’s owners serve homemade jam at breakfast—just ask for it. The Complejo Rural La Paloma (4.9★) is perfect for hiking the Monfragüe National Park (book tickets at monfrague.es), while Casa Rural Julio Vegas (4.9★) has a vineyard tour for €25. All are 10 minutes from the plaza.
Your Action Plan (Do This Now)
1. Book your ALSA bus from Badajoz airport (not "Cáceres airport") at alsa.com before you fly.
2. Stay at Apartamentos Plaza Mayor 35—it’s the only place where you’ll wake up to the sound of church bells.
3. Grab a coffee at Café de la Plaza (walk 2 minutes from the bus stop)—ask for "café con leche y churros" (the local secret).
Stop stressing about "airport transfers." In Cáceres, the journey *is* the destination. And with these hotels? You’ll never want to leave.
Free Hotel Audits
- Apartamentos Plaza Mayor 35 — Free Audit
- Hotel Casa de Orellana — Free Audit
- Apartamentos fuente nueva — Free Audit
- Complejo Rural La Paloma — Free Audit
- Casa Rural Julio Vegas — Free Audit
🌍 More Travel Tools
🚗 Local Car Rentals in Cáceres — Owner-operated fleets, sometimes cheapest
🚙 AutoEurope — Established EU/UK brand with airport pickup
🚐 Economy Bookings — Budget-tier rental aggregator
🚕 Airport Transfer — Pre-booked, fixed price, English-speaking drivers
🚖 intui.travel Transfers — Alternative pricing on the same routes
🎫 Skip-the-Line Tickets — Top attractions, mobile-ready
🎟️ Concerts & Events — Sports, theater, music in Cáceres
📱 Get an eSIM — Stay connected, no roaming (code FALLY20 for discount)
🌐 Airalo eSIM — Alternative provider with broader country coverage
✈️ Flight Delayed? — Claim up to €600 compensation with AirHelp
💸 Compensair — Alternative compensation service for delayed flights
🛵 Rent a Scooter or Bike — Two-wheel rentals in Cáceres
🏨 Browse Hotels — Search the Cáceres hotel directory
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