Car Rental in Tenerife

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Tenerife, Spain - Canary Islands
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Tenerife Airport South Car Rental
Mini
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
$5.92 per day
Tenerife Airport South Car Rental
Economy
Peugeot 108 or similar
Peugeot 108
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
$6.28 per day
Playa de las Americas Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$7.57 per day
Tenerife Airport South Car Rental
Mini Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
TopCar
$12.29 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Tenerife Airport South Car Rental
Compact Elite
Renault Captur or similar
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$14.30 / per day
Tenerife Airport South Car Rental
Intermediate Crossover
Hyundai Tucson or similar
Hyundai Tucson
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$17.40 / per day
Costa Adeje Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
BMW X1 or similar
BMW X1
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$45.66 / per day
Tenerife North Airport Car Rental
Standard Van
Citroen Jumpy or similar
Citroen Jumpy
  • 9
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$46.35 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:37 on 2023-05-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
English,
German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$19.47 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.3

Why rent a car in Tenerife?

Tenerife is a great place to travel around by car. From large cities to long beaches and fascinating inland area, the island is best explored if you have the freedom of your own wheels that allow you to go wherever you want.

Tenerife Car Rental

One-Way Car Rentals in Tenerife

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tenerife and drop off in another city include:

  • From Tenerife to Lanzarote - 24 offers from $31.81 per day
  • From Tenerife to Gran Canaria - 30 offers from $31.46 per day
  • From Tenerife to La Palma - 15 offers from $31.46 per day

Top ways to enter Tenerife

  • Tenerife North Airport: Located close to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the island’s largest city, this airports hosts flights to and from other Canary Islands, mainland Spain, Europe, and Africa.
  • Tenerife South Airport: Tenerife’s busiest airport is popular with a large number of low-cost carriers and is especially busy during summers.
  • By sea: It is also possible to take a ferry from one of the nearby islands or even from the mainland Spain. You can then get a rental car in one of the many car pick-up locations on the island.

City facts

  • Tenerife enjoys a warm tropical climate with low precipitation throughout the year. The warmest month is August with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F).
  • The main language spoken by the locals is Spanish. English is much better known in the south of the island. 

Top destinations and activities

  • Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The capital and largest city of Tenerife is home to castles, museums, and restaurants. The Las Gaviotas Beach with its black sand is also worth a visit.
  • Southern beaches. The most visited part of the island has the perfect beach for everyone, from Las Vistas in the town of Los Cristianos that’s famous for parties to Los Gigantes with its huge cliffs, Las Galletas with its serene atmosphere, and El Médano that’s a paradise for water sport lovers.
  • San Cristóbal de La Laguna. A UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest settlement on the island, San Cristóbal has interesting architecture and many historic artefacts throughout the city.

Traffic and parking

  • Speed limits - 50km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, 90km/h (56mph) on most standard roads, 100km/h (62mph) on standard roads that are either one-way roads, roads with more than two lanes for at least one direction of traffic and roads with shoulders more than 1.5m wide, and 120km/h (74mph) on motorways (called autovías in Spain).
  • The car documentation and insurance always has to be inside a vehicle.
  • The driver and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
  • Children up to the age of 12 and measuring less than 135cm travelling on the front seat of a car must be seated in a child restraint system adapted to their size and weight.
  • Unnecessary use of audible warning devices (horns) is prohibited.
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
  • The emergency number is 112.

Toll roads

Most of the roads inside the country are toll-free. Toll roads are called ‘carretera de peaje’. On maps and road signs, all toll roads have to include a letter P after the road type. The payment method may vary depending on the road, but most will accept cash. Regardless of the region, the average estimated price is €9.5 ($11.25) per 100km by car. See the official website for prices and more information.

Ideas for day trips

  • Teide. The largest mountain not only of Canary Islands but of the whole Spain, Teide is the center of a national park of the same name and home to unique flora and fauna. A cable car takes you almost all the way up to Mount Teide summit. 
  • Cueva del Viento. Once home to now extinct giant lizard and a sacred place for the island’s original inhabitants, “the Wind Cave” is one of the biggest and most impressive lava cave systems in the world.
  • A road trip around the island. Tenerife has arguably some of the most scenic drives in the world. Travel along the coast and through the mountains, stop at pristine empty beaches and little villages, and make sure to pay a visit to the stunning Masca Valley cliffs. 

Most popular cars

The most popular rental cars in the Canary Islands are the Kia Picanto, the VW Polo and the Renault Clio. The most popular car types is an economy, followed by mini and compact.

Further destinations

  • Gran Canaria. Sometimes considered the friendly rival of Tenerife, Gran Canaria is the second-most populous island in the archipelago. Attractions include Las Palmas, the largest Canarian city, as well as fun beach towns like Maspalomas, the prehistoric site of Risco Caído, and volcanic landscapes. Keep in mind: Some rental car companies permit picking up a rental car on one island and dropping it off on another, but you should also see if the ferry company allows it. You will need to buy an additional ticket for your rental, and it’s generally a good idea to book tickets in advance, especially if you’re traveling during the warmer half of the year. Alternatively, you can drop off your rental on one island, travel without it, and pick one up on the next after arriving.
  • La Gomera. Located just west of Tenerife, the little island of La Gomera is one of the most mythical destinations in the Canary Islands. It is known for its unique whistling language, El Silbo, which was created to allow locals to communicate across its long valleys. The islan’s cliffs, peaks, and beaches make it one of the best hiking destinations in all of Spain.
  • La Palma. Another one of the smaller Canary Islands that is sometimes overlooked by foreign travelers who stick to Tenerife and Gran Canaria, La Palma shouldn’t be mistaken for Palma de Mallorca, the largest city in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. As elsewhere in the Canaries, the island is home to beautiful landscapes but also boasts interesting museums, the peak of El Roque de los Muchachos, and a special, secluded atmosphere.

Car Rental Prices in Tenerife

  • Convertibles - from $37 per day
  • Station wagons - from $28 per day
  • Large cars - from $13 per day
  • Medium cars - from $7 per day
  • Vans - from $28 per day
  • Premium cars - from $16 per day
  • Small cars - from $6 per day
  • SUVs - from $7 per day

Money-saving tips

There are things you can do to get a good car deal in Tenerife:

  • Compare rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Tenerife is the cheapest in June when renting a car is about 41% cheaper than the yearly average and about 65% cheaper than renting a car in July.
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What travel writers say

Here you’ll find extremely cheap accommodation, with Airbnbs starting at around $15/night, a price that is nearly impossible to find on the Spanish mainland. Tenerife also has free activities galore, like visiting Parque Natural del Teide, which has a shockingly similar geology to that of Mars. You can also visit La Laguna and the Museo de Historia y Antropología for free on Fridays and Saturdays or see giant basalt rock formations at Acantilados de los Gigantes.
KA
Kristin Addis
m Kristin, and my vision of a better world is one where more women are empowered and living out their dreams. Solo traveling is the best method I've found to become the best, bravest version of me.
Perched at the northern part of Tenerife, La Orotava is a pretty lovely town to visit as you’re heading on a road trip across the island. Once you’re here, make sure to stop off at the church of Our Lady of the Conception, see Jardines Victoria and explore the area around Ayuntamiento Plaza. Also, for a tasty dinner, stop off at Dabeke, which serve up some of the most delicious food. Honestly, it’s one of the best places in Tenerife that’ll leave you stuffed.
YO&LG
Yaya Onalaja-Aliu & Lloyd Griffiths
Hand Luggage Only was born back in April 2014 on a surprisingly warm afternoon in Yaya’s college room at University of Cambridge. In what seemed like an oasis of calm between assignments, Yaya and Lloyd (that’s us!) were talking about sharing our travel stories and photos with others like-minded travellers on the internet.
Located north of the tourist hot spots on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, the Igueste de San Andreas trek is the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the more mountainous side of this beautiful landscape. The trail begins in the quiet village of Iguesta de San Andres and takes you through the amazing scenery of the Anaga Peninsula. The trek ends in Chamorga which is a rather small town nestled into the surrounding Anaga mountain range. Trekking in Spain doesn’t get much more beautiful than the Igueste de San Andreas to Chamorga.
ABAJS
Alesha Bradford and Jarryd Salem
We’ve been traveling the world together since 2008, searching for the planet’s best destinations and adventures.

Top 6 Cities near Tenerife

  1. La Gomera Car Rentals from $15.67 per day
    52.7 km / 32.7 miles away
  2. 103.6 km / 64.4 miles away
  3. Gran Canaria Car Rentals from $3.07 per day
    116.7 km / 72.5 miles away
  4. La Palma Car Rentals from $9.83 per day
    132.3 km / 82.2 miles away
  5. Fuerteventura Car Rentals from $9.68 per day
    269.2 km / 167.3 miles away
  6. Lanzarote Car Rentals from $11.11 per day
    306.8 km / 190.6 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Tenerife

  1. 3.8 km / 2.4 miles away
  2. 4.1 km / 2.5 miles away
  3. 4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
  4. 14.4 km / 8.9 miles away
  5. 15.5 km / 9.6 miles away
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  8. 21.3 km / 13.2 miles away
  9. 21.6 km / 13.4 miles away
  10. 21.7 km / 13.5 miles away
  11. 33.4 km / 20.8 miles away
  12. 41.2 km / 25.6 miles away
  13. 53.7 km / 33.4 miles away
  14. 58.0 km / 36.0 miles away
  15. 88.8 km / 55.2 miles away
  16. 116.7 km / 72.5 miles away
  17. 132.3 km / 82.2 miles away
  18. 217.9 km / 135.4 miles away
  19. 268.7 km / 167.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tenerife?

Car rental prices in Tenerife vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Tenerife
$32.09
January
$33.97
February
$28.11
March
$24.21
April
$17.88
May
$22.31
June
$29.74
July
$34.78
August
$21.81
September
$25.77
October
$35.64
November
$43.78
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tenerife is May (when prices average $17.88 per day). This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $43.78).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Tenerife?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average rental length in Tenerife
7
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
7
October
7
November
7
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tenerife?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tenerife is January, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Tenerife by pick-up date relative to the average
146%
January
125%
February
119%
March
102%
April
92%
May
74%
June
89%
July
99%
August
82%
September
75%
October
87%
November
110%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 40
Airport locations 2
Popular suppliers TopCar, Goldcar, GoByCar, Turisprime, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars
Lowest price $6 per day
Cheapest supplier Goldcar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Goldcar Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars
TopCar Citroen C3 5 1 Small cars
Goldcar Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
TopCar Toyota Aygo 5 2 Small cars
Goldcar Nissan Juke 5 3 SUVs
GoByCar Toyota Aygo 4 2 Small cars
Turisprime Citroen C3 5 2 Small cars
TopCar Citroen C3 Aircross 5 3 Medium cars
Surprice Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars
Turisprime Skoda Fabia STW 5 3 Station wagons

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Latvia
Dacia Lodgy
March 19, 2023
Siams park, Loro park, nice place to stay and good company.
Canada
Citroen C3
March 9, 2023
Due to gps confusion we did get lost a few times.
Canada
Seat Ibiza
March 5, 2023
Definite helps to have a vehicle
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
March 3, 2023
We visited the many parts of the island , the highlight was visiting la masca
Netherlands
Toyota Aygo
February 26, 2023
Beaches, hiking and eating.
Ireland
Hyundai i10
February 21, 2023
Loved the experience of Teide park Also visited Giagentes and enjoyed the beach Had a beautiful hike from los Cristianos across mount Guaza to Pal Mar and back We also walk from Vento to Roque del Condo and enjoyed cakes and coffee in Arona afterwards
Canada
Hyundai i20
February 16, 2023
Automatic- hybrid car was the best on mountain roads.
France
Seat Ibiza
December 20, 2022
Great relaxing holidays !
United Kingdom
Citroen C3 Aircross
December 19, 2022
Our trip was amazing The only thing I can complain is our health But because we've had lovely car we we were able to travel around the island without problems. Highly recommend Top Car
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
December 15, 2022
As usual a terrific trip to Tenerife and the car allowed us to visit El Medano, La Caleta and Adeje.
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
December 14, 2022
North of the island is beautiful. South is not so. The mountain roads were fun. The surfing was good for an intermediate surfer. The parking around the southern surf spots was awful. Struggled to park anywhere near the beach.
Norway
Citroen C3 Aircross
December 8, 2022
The Teide National Park area is totally amazing for hikes and views.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
December 3, 2022
Drove all around Tenerife, up windy roads and through narrow streets. Along the motorway and through the coastal towns. A country of contrasts.
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
November 24, 2022
Anaga National Park is definitely worth a visit
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C3
September 12, 2022
Fantastic views and hikes. Loved my hotel (Occidental Santa Cruz Contemporáneo).
Romania
Citroen C3
September 8, 2022
Unexpectedly both the picking up and especially the dropping off were very quick and facile. But be careful: the digital documents do not let space for reflecting the previous car damages, I asked the staff to add these manually, and I had peace of mind during the entire holiday.
Romania
Seat Ibiza 5d
August 14, 2022
Well... Is Tenerife. Kind of everything is great there.
Czech Republic
Volkswagen Transporter
March 1, 2022
That's very difficult to describe in few words and in few minutes. The truth is that we visited every corner of the island, there was a closed road in the south and road closed just in front of Teide and the cabin was closed because of strong wind. But always we found some other interesting place to see and thanks to having car we also managed to come back another day.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
November 22, 2020
Tenerife has a lot of places to see and to be, public transport is not the best also, there are place that you can not get there otherwise.
United States of America (USA)
Renault Megane
March 16, 2020
I will try to get cars that you pick up the airpory.
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
February 26, 2020
Tenefife is a beautiful Island and would go back
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
February 16, 2020
it's tricky when you are used to driving on the other side of the road. Only confident drivers should do it, its certainly different to driving around London
United Kingdom
BMW Serie 3 Aut.
February 8, 2020
Driving in Tenerife is a pleasure been to Barcelona and wouldn’t consider a car there was worried at first as only drove in the uk but have had 8/9 rental cars in Tenerife now and save hundreds on taxis and transfers
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
January 13, 2020
North and North-west roads (including highways) contain many switchbacks or hairpin curves. Really a lot. Beware.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
October 8, 2019
Renting a car in Tenerife is the best way to see the island above and beyond your resort. Tenerife roads are generally very good; the motorway around the island is excellent, as are the main roads up to Teide National Park and La Oratava. We enjoyed driving above the clouds and finding tucked away beaches. Beware, though, of Interrent charging twice for insurance cover.
United Kingdom
Citroen Berlingo
August 19, 2019
easy driving, mostly well sign-posted, ability to explore
United Kingdom
VW Polo
July 1, 2019
easy and strait forward they new i had car hire with them before so that made it simple and no hanging about wasting time'i wll use them again.
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
May 21, 2019
Great weather all year round. Eating out is very affordable.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
January 3, 2019
Would be hard to get around the island without a car. BUT - some of the roads are steep, with lots of hairpin bends, and parking is difficult in towns. It would appear most Canarians prefer to park for free on the streets, which are therefore crammed & difficult to navigate. Best to find a multi-storey or underground car park, which are reasonably priced & always in our experience had lots of space. Road markings & signage aren't always conspicuous. On numerous occasions our (Garmin) sat nav showed a say 4-junction roundabout coming up, which turned out to be say 6 or 7 junctions - therefore instruction to"take the 3rd exit" became meaningless.
Sweden
Dacia Sandero
December 31, 2018
in tenerife the driving rules seem to be respected by everyone, as opposed to other islands in italy or greece. also be prepared for very tough roads at times, because of the mountain terrain. overall the roads are in very very good condition. it is generally hard to find a parking spot in towns or cities.
United States of America (USA)
Ford Fiesta
November 28, 2018
There's so much to explore in Tenerife! Public transportation will take you all over the island, but you lose half of your touring day if you have to match your activities to bus schedules. If you want to do more than spend all day every day at the beach, or see more than the canned itineraries the guided tours offer, you'll want the autonomy of having your own car. Sure, check out the recommended places in your tour guides. But then get away from the crowds at the shore -- into the smaller towns a few miles inland -- and experience the beautiful sights, the authentic cuisine, and the real people and culture of Tenerife!
United Kingdom
Renault Twingo
November 11, 2018
You really need to rent a car if you intend to visit the Teide National Park or the Anaga Country Park or visit various locations around the island
Romania
Renault Clio
September 27, 2018
The island has incredible good infrastructure. And it's quite small, so a car can help you easily visit most of the attractions on the island. Please be aware that the island has quite a lot of hills, so a bigger engine can help you climb that easier (I took a car with a small engine and we had some difficulties maintaining a reasonable speed while going on Teide for example).
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
August 20, 2018
Roads were very good and majority of drivers were courteous. Winding roads to the Volcano (Teide) were challenging and would recommend an automatic if going there - otherwise lots of gear changes.
Latvia
Ford Fiesta
July 11, 2018
If you want to ride in the mountains, choose a machine with a larger engine capacity. It was difficult to climb our mountain-lifting machine with a capacity of 1.2 liters.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Cicar
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
209
Total rental companies
21
Average daily price
$19.47
Lowest daily price
$5.92
Total cars available
1776

Top 21 Suppliers in Tenerife in 2023

Cicar
Cicar
Exceptional 9.4 / 345 reviews
4 locations
TopCar
TopCar
Exceptional 9.2 / 1253 reviews
3 locations
$10 - $60
Turisprime
Turisprime
Exceptional 9.2 / 248 reviews
1 location
$7 - $11
Budget
Budget
Exceptional 9.1 / 284 reviews
2 locations
$10 - $49
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.8 / 23 reviews
6 locations
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.8 / 62 reviews
2 locations
$20 - $43
GoByCar
GoByCar
Excellent 8.8 / 241 reviews
1 location
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.7 / 150 reviews
4 locations
$13 - $95
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.7 / 397 reviews
3 locations
$10 - $86
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.7
2 locations
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 128 reviews
4 locations
$7 - $19
Canarias
Canarias
Excellent 8.6 / 186 reviews
27 locations
$20 - $173
KeynGo
KeynGo
Excellent 8.5 / 16 reviews
2 locations
$25 - $26
TenerifeCar
TenerifeCar
Excellent 8.4 / 32 reviews
30 locations
$17 - $59
Orlando
Orlando
Excellent 8.3 / 142 reviews
5 locations
SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.3 / 44 reviews
3 locations
$24 - $161
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.2 / 23 reviews
4 locations
$10 - $24
Goldcar
Goldcar
Excellent 8.2 / 1054 reviews
2 locations
$6 - $13
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Excellent 8 / 132 reviews
1 location
$6 - $83
Surprice
Surprice
Very good 7.8 / 184 reviews
5 locations
$13 - $224
Interrent
Interrent
Good 6.6 / 107 reviews
2 locations
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