Hiring a car in Tenerife
SIXT branches in Tenerife ⚑Three branches cover the island, including Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport. A Costa Adeje resort desk is also available for local pick-ups. | Tolls around Tenerife £No tolls apply anywhere on Tenerife or the other Canary Islands – driving is toll-free throughout. Mainland Spain uses toll roads, so factor that in if your trip continues there. |
Parking tips in Tenerife ⓅParking at Playa de las Américas covers the resort strip, and the Teide National Park visitor centre has a free car park. Santa Cruz's centre relies mainly on pay-and-display bays and multi-storey garages. | Driving tips for Tenerife ▲Mountain roads up to Teide can be foggy and cool even when the coast is warm, so watch your speed on the bends. Use headlights in tunnels, which are common along the coastal motorways. |
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| Car categories in Tenerife ⚙Tenerife bookings cover compact cars, economy cars, SUVs, convertibles, luxury cars, minibuses, and automatics. Luxury cars are the most popular choice among our Tenerife customers, just ahead of convertibles. |
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Our services at Tenerife
Tenerife car hire with SIXT
Tenerife is one of the most popular destinations for UK travellers. So, we make sure that car hire in Tenerife is a seamless experience, starting with our friendly English-speaking agents. We cover the major areas and towns on the island, including Costa Adeje and both Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport. With SIXT you can enjoy this sunshine paradise in one of our premium, yet affordable hire cars – our convertibles will enhance your exotic holiday experience, or you could explore the island with your family in an MPV with large windows. All of our cars are from top brands and only three months old on average, offering you affordable luxury to help you get the most out of your trip.
SIXT services in Tenerife
Our Tenerife car hire branches across the island offer you all types of vehicle suited to the local terrain. For scooting around quickly and hassle-free, choose a compact or economy model, and throw in a sat nav as a bookable extra to guide you. If a saloon or luxury car is more your style, the good roads on the island make these a pleasure drive. Travelling in a larger group or on holiday with the family? You can have a minibus or MPV, with child seats available as an extra you can book. And whether you need a weekly rental or a long-term rental, we have that and everything in-between for your rentals in Tenerife.
Best places to visit in Tenerife
Tenerife is one of the most popular places to visit in Spain due to its natural beauty and year-round sunshine. The island’s diverse landscape is made up of forests, rocky and sandy beaches, as well as Spain’s highest mountain and volcano, El Teide. Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must visit on the island, especially if you enjoy watching the sunset over the low-lying clouds, perfect for those time lapse video fans. A great place for hiking too, with green valleys and pine forests as well as the volcanic landscape to keep you company, with breathtaking views of Tenerife and the surrounding islands from the top. While for hikers, Masca Mountain is another fantastic route and one of the most popular. Another great activity in Tenerife is whale and dolphin watching, with daily boat excursions departing Los Gigantes, Los Cristianos and Las Americas beaches, where you can also enjoy a lovely beach day with the family. If you find yourselves near Los Cristianos, especially when travelling with children, it’s worth checking out Siam Park, which is a water-based amusement park with slides and an enormous wave pool.
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Your car hire in Tenerife in Summer
In summertime take advantage of the lovely warm waters surrounding Tenerife. Visit the world-renowned Playa de las Americas beach, or take the whole family to the exciting waterpark at Siam Park. For live music, exhibitions and open-air restaurants on the waterfront, head to the Tenerife Auditorium with its avant garde architecture. If you want a more active holiday, drive to the north-west and go on the Masca Mountain and Valley Hike. It's for the casual hiker, just over 4 miles long.
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Good to know when hiring in Tenerife
In Spain the minimum age of car hire is 18 years old for most vehicles, you must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year.
If you choose to ‘pay later’ than cancellation is free any time up to the day of booking, as we understand plans can change.
Whether it's that extra protection package, a sat nav for getting around, or a child seat simply select during booking.