Car Hire in Lanzarote
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat Panda
or comparable
£ 14.61
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 15.54
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Volkswagen Polo
or comparable
£ 17.08
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Compact
Renault Megane
or comparable
£ 19.93
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Renault Captur
or comparable
£ 21.04
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Intermediate Monospace
Renault Scenic
or comparable
£ 26.49
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Audi A1
or comparable
£ 33.00
/ per day
Lanzarote Airport Car Hire
Standard Van
Opel Zafira 5+2
or comparable
£ 46.70
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 15:52 on 2023-12-04.
Travel Information
Languages
Spanish, English, German
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+34
Average car hire price
£ 24 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why hire a car in Lanzarote?
The northernmost and easternmost of the Canaries, Lanzarote is strongly influenced by the nearby African mainland and the Sahara. While this makes the island drier than its more westerly counterparts, it is one of the reasons for the formation of the otherworldly landscapes that the island is famous for (the other is its volcanic origin). Located on the eastern coast, the town of Arrecife is the main port of entry for visitors, but hiring a car will let you explore everything that Lanzarote has to offer.
One-way Car Hire in Lanzarote
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Lanzarote and drop off in another city include:
- From Lanzarote to Fuerteventura - 29 offers from £ 15.47 per day
Top ways to enter Lanzarote
- Lanzarote Airport: The main airport of the island is located just southwest of its capital, Arrecife. Also known as Cesar Manrique Airport after the sculptor who hailed from the island, it is served by more than 30 airlines and handles about 7.2 million travelers annually. Lanzarote Airport is served by a number of low-cost airlines including easyJet, Vueling, and Ryanair.
- By ferry: It is also possible to reach Lanzarote by ferry (it’s especially popular to travel by boat from its neighbor, Fuerteventura). Most ferry companies permit taking a vehicle on deck (you need to buy a separate ticket for it), but you should ask your car hire company in advance if they are okay with it. Many car hire companies don’t permit taking a car on a ferry even if you plan to later return to Lanzarote. If you wish to visit more than one island during your trip (especially if you plan to travel to islands farther way, like Tenerife of Gran Canaria), a better idea can be to drop off one car in Lanzarote, travel without a car, and hire a new one after arriving at your next destination. Ferry service is more active during the summer months, but this is also the time when tickets sell out fast, so it’s a good idea to book in advance.
Top destinations and activities
- Arrecife. The largest settlement on Lanzarote, Arrecife is not only a gateway to the rest of the island, but an interesting destination in its own right. Some of the town’s landmarks include the Fort of San Gabriel (now turned into a museum), the International Museum of Contemporary Art, a beautiful promenade, and even a lagoon right in the heart of the city.
- Haria. Lanzarote is known for its arid, austere landscapes, but this image is challenged by the green hills of the Haria Municipality. Taking up the northern portion of the island and situated around the town of the same name, Haria is famous for the Valley of Ten Thousand Palms and the unique house of Cesar Manrique, a Spanish artist who hailed from the area.
- Timanfaya National Park. Situated on the southwestern coast of the island and named after the volcano at its heart, Timanfaya National Park is responsible for the otherworldly scenery that is featured in so many travel videos about Lanzarote. The minerals that can be found here create frankly unbelievable colour combinations. Visit the Montañas del Fuego restaurant where food is cooked on the heat coming from the volcano, then head to the park’s visitor center where you can learn about the surprising diversity of flora and fauna that can be found here.
Traffic and parking
- The speed limits are 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’s documentation and proof of insurance must be inside the vehicle at all times.
- The driver and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
- Children up to the age of 12 and measuring less than 135cm travelling in 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
All roads on Lanzarote are toll-free.
Ideas for day trips
- Costa Teguise. A popular tourist resort just north of Arrecife, Teguise is one of the finest scuba diving spots in all of the Canaries. There’s fun to be had outside the water, too, like in the Piracy Museum dedicated to the sea marauders who for centuries called the island their home (visit the museum’s official homepage to learn more).
- Famara. Located on a lovely bay on the west coast of the island, Famara is one of Lanzarote’s main surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing spots. The region’s waves are known to be especially beginner-friendly while more seasoned surfers might also test their mettle in Arrieta (to the northwest) or La Santa (just south of Famara).
- Graciosa. Although sometimes not counted among the main Canaries, La Graciosa is one of the eight permanently inhabited islands of the archipelago — and more importantly, it’s also a lovely travel destination. Located just north of Lanzarote to which it is connected by ferry service, the island is home to lovely coastal hikes, a small, but interesting local museum, and the largest marine reserve in Europe.
Most popular cars
The Citroen C Elysee is the car that’s hired most often on Lanzarote, followed by the Toyota Aygo and VW Golf. The most hired car types are compact, mini, and economy.
Car Hire Prices in Lanzarote
- Convertibles - starting at £ 27 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 24 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 18 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 17 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 23 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 20 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 15 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 18 per day
Money-saving tips
These are some good methods to save money on your car:
- Compare the rates of different car hire suppliers
- Book your car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit during the month when car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Lanzarote is the cheapest in June when hiring a car is about 70% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 5 Cities near Lanzarote
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Fuerteventura Car Hire starting at £ 14.03 per day60.3 km / 37.5 miles away
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Gran Canaria Car Hire starting at £ 9.04 per day207.7 km / 129.1 miles away
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Tenerife Car Hire starting at £ 14.53 per day306.8 km / 190.6 miles away
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La Gomera Car Hire starting at £ 20.41 per day355.1 km / 220.6 miles away
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La Palma Car Hire starting at £ 17.77 per day405.8 km / 252.2 miles away
Top 20 Destinations around Lanzarote
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Lanzarote Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.61 per day
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Playa Blanca Port Car Hire starting at £ 22.57 per day24.3 km / 15.1 miles away
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39.8 km / 24.7 miles away
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Fuerteventura Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.03 per day60.3 km / 37.5 miles away
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Fuerteventura Tarajalejo Car Hire starting at £ 67.67 per day97.2 km / 60.4 miles away
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123.4 km / 76.7 miles away
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Gran Canaria Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.04 per day207.7 km / 129.1 miles away
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Gran Canaria Meloneras Car Hire starting at £ 31.24 per day236.8 km / 147.1 miles away
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Puerto de la Cruz Car Hire starting at £ 22.05 per day292.8 km / 181.9 miles away
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El Medano City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 34.79 per day302.7 km / 188.1 miles away
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Tenerife Airport South Car Hire starting at £ 14.53 per day306.8 km / 190.6 miles away
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Golf de Sur Fantasia Bahia Principe Hotel Car Hire starting at £ 40.01 per day310.5 km / 192.9 miles away
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San Miguel de Abona Hotel Golf Plaza Car Hire starting at £ 40.01 per day310.9 km / 193.2 miles away
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Amarilla Golf Aguamarina Golf Hotel Car Hire starting at £ 34.79 per day311.2 km / 193.4 miles away
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Tenerife GF Gran Costa Adaje Car Hire starting at £ 33.15 per day320.3 km / 199.0 miles away
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Tenerife Adeje GF Victoria Car Hire starting at £ 38.11 per day320.6 km / 199.2 miles away
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Tenerife Hotel La Siesta Car Hire starting at £ 35.78 per day321.1 km / 199.5 miles away
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Tenerife H10 Costa Adeje Palace Car Hire starting at £ 40.01 per day321.4 km / 199.7 miles away
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Los Cristianos H10 Conquistador Car Hire starting at £ 33.15 per day321.4 km / 199.7 miles away
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La Palma Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.99 per day405.8 km / 252.2 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Lanzarote the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Lanzarote fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Lanzarote
The best month to hire a car in Lanzarote is September (when the average price is £ 12.22 per day). This is 34% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £ 24.82).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Lanzarote?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in August, average hirers keep their car for 8, and in August, for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Lanzarote
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Lanzarote?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Lanzarote is October, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Lanzarote by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | TopCar, Goldcar, Budget, GoByCar, Turisprime |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 15 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Goldcar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| TopCar | Citroen C3 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GoByCar | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| TopCar | Toyota Aygo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Nissan Juke | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Citroen C1 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Turisprime | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
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.
FR
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
1 November 2023
Lanzarote has much more than you would expect.
SW
United Kingdom
Citroen DS4
28 October 2023
It’s definitely worth renting a car as we could not have walked the distance to the attractions.
RS
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
29 September 2023
We stayed at Secrets resorts hotel and spa which was ideal for a relaxed getaway. We then drove the car down to one of the island’s natural beaches - Playa de Papagayo which was incredible. The temperature of the water was perfect and all the locals there were snorkelling as there was so many fish swimming around your feet.
AP
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
25 September 2023
The island is beautiful and varied - it was a perfect escape from the UK for some late summer sun.
DE
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
11 September 2023
Amazing views of the volcanos and the different parts of the island ( from North to South and East to West)
JW
United Kingdom
Skoda Kodiaq 5+2
5 September 2023
The car gave us so much freedom. We visited the zoo, aquarium, beaches, camel rides and all at our own leisure. We did not need to rely on excursion buses or stick to their times.
PB
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
12 August 2023
Timanfaya tour - excellent
Teguise market - excellent
AP
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
6 August 2023
Brilliant value and, unusually, exactly the car model I reserved!
MS
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
20 May 2023
We enjoy the views of the mountains , lovely walks and the good weather. Lovely restaurants nearby to relax and enjoy some delicious foods.
NA
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
29 April 2023
Visiting the volcanoes. Beaches. Swimming in the blue waters. Great weather and eating outside.
JG
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
17 February 2023
Lots of fun things to do in Lanzarote even if the weather is a bit changeable. Loved the caves and volcanoes and we visited some amazing beaches. The aquarium was fun for an hour. Lanzarote is easy to drive around because the roads are simple and the island is relatively small.
JT
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
10 February 2023
Lovely & friendly people at our resort apartment. Cleanliness of Lanzarote in general.
DL
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
23 January 2023
Visited most towns, villages and markets in Lanzarote as wel as the beaches in Puerto del carmen and playa blanca
PE
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
2 January 2023
Restaurants, pool
KH
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
14 December 2022
Relaxing, eating and drinking 🍸 😁
LN
United Kingdom
Citroen C3 aircross
20 September 2022
Lanzarote is always a great trip with good food, great location and nice people.
CD
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
23 August 2022
We travelled to Teguise Market on Sundays and you must have a car for that trip and we'll worth it because it's huge. Visited the cactus garden which is very beautiful in a prickly kind of way!!
A car gives you alot more scope for visiting different parts of this beautiful island including the quiet village of Haria where we spent an hour looking round Palm Grove house
AW
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
21 August 2022
We used the car to travel around the island during our stay. We had a great time and having a car made it so much easier.
NH
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
11 August 2022
Great way to venture and explore the island..👍
DG
United Kingdom
Renault Megane
18 January 2022
Everything ran incredibly smoothly, super-efficient. None of the shenanigans you can get from other car hire companies.
SS
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
30 December 2021
Simple, clean and elegant service.
CE
United Kingdom
Opel Adam
22 December 2021
Easy collection (desk in arrivals & car located on ground floor of airport just outside arrivals) and drop off
Reasonably priced and no hard sell!
DH
United Kingdom
Opel Adam
26 November 2021
Worth getting a car as you can explore the island and nothing is more than an hour away
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
TopCar
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
103
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 24.30
Lowest daily price
£ 14.61
Total cars available
508
Top 18 Hire Companies in Lanzarote in 2023
TopCar
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 80
Cicar
2 locations
£ 25 - £ 129
GoByCar
1 location
£ 15 - £ 23
Budget
4 locations
£ 18 - £ 99
Avis
4 locations
£ 20 - £ 95
Dollar
1 location
£ 17 - £ 57
Enterprise
5 locations
£ 23 - £ 118
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£ 15 - £ 59
Hertz
1 location
£ 20 - £ 65
Turisprime
1 location
Thrifty
1 location
£ 18 - £ 59
Key'n Go
1 location
£ 27
Europcar
1 location
£ 29 - £ 46
SIXT
1 location
£ 29 - £ 54
Orlando
4 locations
£ 31 - £ 39
Keddy
1 location
£ 23 - £ 36
Goldcar
1 location
£ 15 - £ 19
Interrent
1 location
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