Car rental in Tenerife
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* The prices were calculated on 06/04/2023 for a 4 days prepaid rental at Tenerife South Airport starting on 06/11/2023. Our prices fluctuate daily and this offer is not guaranteed.
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Rent a car in Tenerife, Spain with Sixt
With our extensive fleet you can find the ideal rental car. Whether you are taking a family beach vacation or venturing out on a car rental road trip in Tenerife, our sedans, convertibles, SUVs and passenger vans offer a vast range of transportation solutions. Our rental car branches are located at airports on the north and south of the island, enabling you to get on the road right after landing. With friendly staff, our simple online booking process and a brand new fleet of cars, we offer a seamless car rental experience in Tenerife.
SIXT tips for the Tenerife
Tenerife offers visitors some of the most varied landscapes on the Canary Islands. The island is spread around the towering Pico del Teide, the highest mountain in Spain and largest volcano of the islands in the Atlantic. To the north you should not miss the incredible Anaga Mountains. Take your car rental on a road trip in Tenerife on the TF-12 that winds its way through the Anaga range for incredible vistas. Hikers will want to try out some of the fantastic trails in this area.
We also recommend taking your car rental on a trip to the Teno Massif in the northwest. It is another of the volcanic formations that formed the island and the surrounding park also has some incredible hiking trails. If you drive up to the northwest be sure to check out the Punta de Teno headland and take an enchanting stroll up to the lighthouse. The views over the ocean and surrounding mountains are astounding.
Important Cities
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the capital of Tenerife and its most populous city. Located in the northeast, it makes a great base to explore the Anaga Mountains while standout eateries, shops, museums and parks make it a destination of its own. Make sure you check out the Auditorio de Tenerife, an iconic arts center with stunning architecture, and also head down to the historic Plaza de España for some of the most important buildings in the city, and the incredible fountain built by architects Herzog & de Meuron.
La Laguna
Colorful and historic, La Laguna is possibly the most beautiful town on the island. Nestled in stunning countryside the drive to La Laguna alone is enough to charm. The Old Town dates back to the 15th Century and the town has UNESCO world heritage status.
Los Gigantes
Los Gigantes is an impressive resort town in the south of the island, famous for its amazing cliffs; the Acantilados de Los Gigantes. We highly recommend taking the road trip on Tenerife from Los Gigantes to Tamaimo to get the best views of these magnificent giants. The black sand beach in Los Gigantes is also terrific while the town has plenty of excellent natural seawater lidos. One the best pools is the Isla Cangrejo situated on the road out to Puerto de Santiago
Climate, Cuisine & Traveling with Children
Climate
Tenerife has fantastic beach weather all year round with summer highs of 84 degrees F and a low rainfall. Surprisingly for an island on the same latitude as the Sahara, you can find snow on Tenerife at the top of Mount Teide, during the winter months. Winters on the coast still have an average high of 70 degrees F.
Cuisine
Thanks to an abundance of fish the seafood on Tenerife is exquisite. Also expect to find plenty of goat and rabbit as well as pork, especially during festivities. Mojos are hot peppery sauces that come as an accompaniment with almost everything and you can expect a huge variety of colors and flavors to dip your bread into. The Canary Islands are also known for their excellent goat cheese.
Traveling with Children
With its excellent beaches, amazing geological formations and impressive mountain ranges, a road trip on Tenerife is enough to enthrall children. There are plenty of opportunities for activities such as horse and camel rides, watersports and swimming while there are some pretty good water and adventure parks dotted throughout the island.
Our Services
With the latest models from leading car manufacturers, we bring you reliable vehicles that are packed with features such as infotainment systems and parking distance control. When you make your SIXT rental car reservation online you can also customize your car rental deals in Tenerife with an array of optional add ons.
Some of our optional add ons in Tenerife:
- Child, baby and booster seats
- Additional Drivers
- GPS navigation systems
At SIXT we offer top notch customer service to assist you at any time and we accept all major credit cards. Our top car models are on average just 3 months old and we present our car rental deals in Tenerife with no hidden costs so you can budget your vacation and find the ideal vehicle for your specific needs.
Tenerife Car Rental Deals
Choose a SIXT car rental in Tenerife to explore this diverse and beautiful island in a premium vehicle. Home to tropical rainforests, volcanic beaches and the tallest mountain in Spain, a car rental in Tenerife offers dramatic sightseeing opportunities and incredible day trips.
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Good to know when renting in Tenerife
What's the minimum age to rent a car in Tenerife?
To rent a car with SIXT in Tenerife you need to be at least 18 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car at Tenerife.
Can I choose a different drop-off location in Tenerife?
It is possible to rent a car one way between stations for pick-ups in Tenerife. A fee may apply.
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Customer reviews & feedback
4.7
Based on 6108 reviews
Vehicle handover
(4.8)
Vehicle return
(4.8)
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(4.7)
G. S.
(5.0)
The staff at the Sixt station TFS are really excellent competent friendly and helpful. Thank you very much for this great service.
W.
(5.0)
Great prices, really good service they even went above and beyond to give local hotspots and areas for activities, they really helped us out
Pete M.
(5.0)
Friendly staff, good car choice
Jürgen M.
(5.0)
The persons at the check in and at the drop off was really friendly. The car we got (KIA) was really nice. It was easy to get the car and much more to bring it back. Easy and uncomplicated.
jermaine w.
(5.0)
Alexander at the Tenerife branch was amazing! Very helpful and easy to talk to
Elian Van Den B.
(5.0)
Great service from Beatrix! She is very kind, and gave us a free birthday upgrade to a better car.
John C.
(5.0)
Great, no queue. Great cars.
paul o.
(5.0)
Friendly staff at the pick-up point but felt under pressure for the pick up time because no one would answer how long we got if we got an unforeseen delay before they cancelled the booking and we started to get rebooking charges nice car upgrade thanks for that all in happy with the service and car on return waiting for the inspection that makes you feel very uncomfortable
Jorge del V.
(5.0)
Really fast and easy process with very friendly staff.
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FAQs about rentals in Tenerife
What do I need to rent a car in Tenerife?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in Tenerife?
Easily book a long-term rental at Tenerife by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Tenerife?
A damage waiver is included with your car rental. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Can I add an additional driver to my rental?
You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.
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