Early Arrival into Barcelona: Taxi or Private Transfer

[lifeasme123]

We will arrive into Barcelona late in the night.  Is it safer to have a pre-arranged private transfer, or taking a taxi at 2am is ok?

TIA!

[hkto]

Taxis are available 24 hrs. Hardly any traffic at that hour so fare who have less "waiting in traffic" minutes

[lifeasme123]

55 minutes ago, hkto said:

Taxis are available 24 hrs. Hardly any traffic at that hour so fare who have less "waiting in traffic" minutes

I figured it would not be as "crowded" at that time of the night.  However, my main concern is safety:  does it make it any difference if i booked a private transfer vs. Taxi?  Is it each to get a taxi at that time of the night?  Are they lined up outside baggage claim?

[hkto]

There is taxi rank in arrivals. And usually a person who manages taxi queue. 

[lifeasme123]

2 minutes ago, hkto said:

There is taxi rank in arrivals. And usually a person who manages taxi queue. 

THank you!  I read that I have to 1 euro per luggage.  Do I need to pay for carryon as well?

 

Is there a fixed price from airport to city center?

Edited April 4, 2019 by lifeasme123

[hkto]

No, just for items that go in the trunk. To get an approximate fare estimate

worldtaximeter.com/barcelona

Edited April 4, 2019 by hkto