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Tenerife car hire

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Cheap car hire in Tenerife

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Ford Fiesta car
Ford Fiesta
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
€10/day
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Seat Leon car
Seat Leon
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
€15/day
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Peugeot 3008 car
Peugeot 3008
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
€22/day
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Mercedes-Benz Citan car
Mercedes-Benz Citan
or similar VAN
5
3
4-5
M
€40/day
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Volkswagen up! car
Volkswagen up!
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
€10/day
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Citroen Berlingo car
Citroen Berlingo
or similar VAN
4
2
4-5
M
€50/day
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Audi A4 car
Audi A4
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
€65/day
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Mini Convertible car
Mini Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
4
2
2/4
M
€36/day
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Audi Q3 car
Audi Q3
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
€40/day
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Volkswagen Golf SportWagen car
Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
€12/day
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MG ZS car
MG ZS
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
€17/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
€19/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
€20/day
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Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
€40/day
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Renault Scénic car
Renault Scénic
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
€40/day
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Top tips for hiring 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%.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Tenerife for €27 or less
  • Book your car hire in Tenerife at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy hire cars in Tenerife are around 11% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring 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 hire a car in Tenerife?

    On average a car hire in Tenerife costs €24 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Tenerife?

    Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tenerife.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Tenerife?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Record Go (€10/day), Ok Mobility (€14/day) and Go By Car (€15/day).

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

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

  • Where should I hire a car in Tenerife?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Tenerife are Granadilla (81% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Tenerife), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (9%) and Playa de las Américas (3%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Tenerife?

    On average a car hire in Tenerife costs €236 per week (€34 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Tenerife?

    On average a car hire in Tenerife costs €1,012 per month (€34 per day).

Car hire locations in Tenerife

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  • canarias

    Canarias car hire locations in Tenerife

    77 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Tenerife

    45 Locations

  • tenerifecar

    Tenerifecar car hire locations in Tenerife

    41 Locations

  • abbycar

    AbbyCar Car Rentals car hire locations in Tenerife

    16 Locations

  • orlando

    ORLANDO car hire locations in Tenerife

    16 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Tenerife

    10 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Tenerife

    8 Locations

  • nizacars

    NIZACARS car hire locations in Tenerife

    8 Locations

  • aviacar

    Avia Car car hire locations in Tenerife

    7 Locations

  • offercarhire

    Offer Car Hire car hire locations in Tenerife

    7 Locations

  • cicar

    Cicar car hire locations in Tenerife

    6 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Tenerife

    6 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Record Go

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

€34/day

Good deal

€27/day

When to book a rental car in Tenerife

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Tenerife

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