Tenerife car hire

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Cheap car hire in Tenerife

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Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
£4/day
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Citroen C4 car
Citroen C4
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
M
£5/day
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Audi A3 car
Audi A3
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
£10/day
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Jeep Renegade car
Jeep Renegade
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
£8/day
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Renault Grand Scénic car
Renault Grand Scénic
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
M
£27/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser car
Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
£39/day
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Citroen C1 car
Citroen C1
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
M
£4/day
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Citroen Berlingo car
Citroen Berlingo
or similar Van
4
2
4-5
M
£12/day
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Class Convertible car
Class Convertible
or similar Convertible
4
2
2/4
M
£22/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser car
Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
£39/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£4/day
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Peugeot 2008 car
Peugeot 2008
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£5/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
£10/day
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Renault Austral car
Renault Austral
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£16/day
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Citroen Berlingo car
Citroen Berlingo
or similar Commercial
4
2
2/4
M
£19/day
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Most popular agency

Goldcar Rental SP

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

£14/day

Good deal

£9/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Tenerife car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Tenerife with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Tenerife?

You should book your car hire in Tenerife around 48 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Tenerife?

Economy cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Tenerife. Economy cars in Tenerife cost £15/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as £4/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Tenerife is June at an average cost of £10/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in Tenerife when prices are £31/day on average, which tends to be 11% above the yearly average hire price for Tenerife.
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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 £9 or less
  • Economy hire cars in Tenerife are around 57% 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 £14 per 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 (85% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Tenerife), Playa de las Américas (7%) and Puerto de la Cruz (4%).

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

    On average a car hire in Tenerife costs £96 per week (£14 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Tenerife cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Tenerife costs £410 per month (£14 per day).

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