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Tenerife car rentals

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Citroen C3 car
Citroen C3
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
83 ﷼/day
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Skoda Fabia car
Skoda Fabia
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
83 ﷼/day
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Citroen C-Elysée car
Citroen C-Elysée
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
91 ﷼/day
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Citroen C1 car
Citroen C1
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
79 ﷼/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Tenerife

  • Any type of vehicle is commonly suitable to drive around Tenerife. Tenerife is only a small island with good driveable conditions that don’t make it necessary to hire cars like four-wheel drives. Drivability around the island is good and there are various routes that you can reach with your vehicle that public transport doesn't reach. Not only are the roads in a good and suitable condition, but the whole island can be explored within a day, with an approximate driving time of only 4h.
  • There are only a couple of car hire locations on the small island of Tenerife. Customers and passengers can find select hire cars in the north of the island, specifically located at Tenerife North Airport (TFN), however most companies are located south of the island. These can be found at Tenerife South Airport (TFS.) Rental and hire companies for vehicles are located directly outside the arrival’s terminal of the Airport. Alternatively, information desks can be found within the arrivals hall. Customers can find several rental companies to choose from.
  • Those who are looking to hire a car in Tenerife will need to show various documents to successfully drive away in their hire vehicle. Documents can vary depending on the specific company that you choose your car hire with. Most commonly you will need to show a valid, full driving licence, as well as additional legitimate identification like a valid passport. Some companies might also require that you show proof of a paper licence too.
  • There are strict drink and drive regulations for those who are new to driving around Tenerife. It is against the law in Tenerife to drink and drive. New drivers who have held their licence no more than two years will have a limit of 0.1 milligrams of alcohol per milligram of blood. All other drivers are limited to 0.5 milligrams or 0.5%.
  • Book your rental car in Tenerife at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Tenerife are around 46% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Tenerife

  • Should I hire a car in Tenerife?

    Public transport is very limited on the small island of Tenerife, which means that hiring a car is essential. Some of the most popular locations may be some distance from your accommodation in Tenerife, depending on where you wish to visit. There are a number of attractions and landmarks that make Tenerife popular with every tourist, visitor, and resident. No matter whether you want to visit leading events venues or sandy beaches, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice. Some of the top destinations include Siam Park, Mount Teide, Playa de las Américas, Playa de Las Teresitas and much more.

  • What is driving like in Tenerife?

    Driving in Tenerife is not too different from driving around in your hometown in the UK. All cars in Tenerife feature a right-hand side driving wheel and a speedometer in kilometres per hour. The small island is easy to drive around and navigate. Speed limits on motorways tend to average around 120 kph (74 mph), whereas a single carriageway road is around 100 kph (60 mph), or 50 kph (30 mph) in urban areas. There is also a number of parking regulations that drivers have to follow. Parking is free in parking spaces marked with white lines. However, parking is forbidden between yellow lines and parking can vary on spots marked with blue lines.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Tenerife?

    The age restriction for car hire in Tenerife changes depending on the car hire company you use. Whilst most companies request that a driver is aged at least 21 years old, there are car hire agencies that are willing to allow people aged 18+ to hire their vehicles. This is subject to conditions and could mean that you will also have to pay a young driver car hire fee. A driver must also have a full and clean driving licence that has been valid for at least 12 months.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Tenerife?

    On average a rental car in Tenerife costs 84 ﷼ per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Tenerife?

    Standard (Class Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tenerife.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Tenerife?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Turisprime (79 ﷼/day) and Europcar (83 ﷼/day).

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Tenerife?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Car rental locations in Tenerife

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  • canarias

    Canarias car rental locations in Tenerife

    39 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in Tenerife

    26 Locations

  • tenerifecar

    Tenerifecar car rental locations in Tenerife

    23 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in Tenerife

    6 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Tenerife

    5 Locations

  • abbycar

    AbbyCar Car Rentals car rental locations in Tenerife

    4 Locations

  • nizacars

    NIZACARS car rental locations in Tenerife

    4 Locations

  • aviacar

    Avia Car car rental locations in Tenerife

    3 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Tenerife

    3 Locations

  • flizzr

    FLIZZR car rental locations in Tenerife

    3 Locations

  • orlando

    ORLANDO car rental locations in Tenerife

    3 Locations

  • surpricecarrental

    SURPRICE CAR RENTAL car rental locations in Tenerife

    3 Locations

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Standard

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