During a holiday in Tenerife it's hard to stay in one place and not to go on an exciting trip to see all the most interesting places and gain new impressions. Many tourists do exactly that, and the car becomes the true assistant in realizing their plans. The advantages of traveling by car are obvious: comfort, independence, and time saving.

During a holiday in Tenerife it's hard to stay in one place and not to go on an exciting trip. Many tourists do just that, and the car becomes a true helper in the implementation of their plans.

Rental conditions

To rent a car in Tenerife, you will need rights (make sure that they are not overdue), a passport, some renttakars ask for more and a personal credit card . In general, Tenerife rental offices are favorable to tourists from Russia, but the requirements for drivers are still put forward by the standard: the car is sure to be refused if you are under 21 and the driving experience has not reached one Ода . Sometimes the agencies make a concession and agree to sign a lease agreement, but they ask for additional insurance with a franchise (by the way, some companies offer such insurance to all drivers, despite the length of service) .

Firms and cars

Service Rent a car is very in demand, so companies involved in this type of activity in Tenerife abound. On the island there are large companies that represent international brands Hertz, Sixt and Avis, and small local offices

If you want to save money and do not plan a long trip, you can use the local renttakars if you need guarantees and additional options, large firms.

The cost of car rental services in Tenerife, as in many other world resorts, depends on the season, in addition, the price is affected by the brand of the car and its equipment, the presence or absence of a franchise, service, etc. Cost rokata Rentacarov car in Tenerife is in the range EUR 30-90 per day: car brand Citroen C1 can be taken for 30 EUR, Chevrolet Spark is worth 37 EUR, Nissan Note will cost 45 EUR, for the Nissan Primastar will have to pay 70 EUR. The more days you take the car, the more you can count on for a big discount.

Roads and gasoline

Traveling by car along the roads of the island brings only pleasure, because they are all of excellent quality and even free. The only thing that can cause inconvenience is the serpentine in the mountainous regions, here you need to observe the high-speed regime, but a leisurely ride will allow you to enjoy the surrounding views.

It is worth noting the only site with increased danger - a stretch from Santiago del Teide to the village of Mask.

Almost as far as Tenerife's attractions are, there are asphalt roads (except, perhaps, only the famous Lunar landscape, the most beautiful place of the Teide volcano).

There is no shortage of petrol stations in Tenerife, only in the vicinity the national park and the volcano Teide can have difficulties with the search for gasoline, so before traveling to the mountains it is desirable to stock up on fuel. The cost of gasoline is lower than in mainland Spain, and is 1, 05-1, 12 EUR per liter. Almost all gas stations work on a self-service system: first refueling with gasoline, then payment.


Information on prices is given for September 2014