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Driving in Tenerife: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
A full licence and credit card are essential.
To rent a car in Santa Cruz, you’ll need a valid driving licence, passport and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not required for UK visitors in Santa Cruz, but your licence must be in English.
Navigating city driving
Roads are wide, with scenic coastal routes.
Driving in Santa Cruz means navigating one-way roads, occasional sharp turns, and hilly areas. Use a sat nav or Google Maps to avoid dead ends and stay clear of pedestrian zones in the old town.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
No tolls or emissions zones in the city.
There are no toll roads or emissions zones in Santa Cruz. Driving around Tenerife is toll-free, with no congestion charges or emission-related restrictions.
Parking your car in Tenerife
Parking is easier outside the centre.
Street parking in Santa Cruz is colour-coded — blue zones are paid, green zones are for residents. Multi-storey car parks are common, and many hotels offer parking.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel stations and EV charging are easy to find.
For EVs, use Electromaps or PlugShare to locate EV charging stations in Santa Cruz. Charging points are growing but you might need a specific app or RFID access.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is more relaxed in town but trickier in the hills.
You’ll find an easy pace in the city, but take extra care on mountain roads and narrow streets. Roundabouts are common, and lane markings are generally clear and well maintained.
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The most popular car rental companies in Tenerife

Choose from the best car hire companies in Tenerife

Flizzr
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Easy collection
TopCar
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Easy collection
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HK$179per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$322per day
Canarias
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$706per day
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$113per day
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$374per day
Flizzr
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
TopCar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$179per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$322per day
Canarias
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$706per day
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$113per day
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
HK$374per day

Hiring a car in Tenerife: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyGoldcar
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceHK$425
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Tenerife

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Tenerife that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Tenerife for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Tenerife avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Tenerife, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Tenerife car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Tenerife will set you back around HK$425 per day or HK$142 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Tenerife is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Tenerife are currently Click and Rent and OK Mobility.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Tenerife is currently June.
On average, around HK$142. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Tenerife is HK$125.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Tenerife for a whole month is HK$5,295. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Tenerife, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Tenerife that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Tenerife.
Most places – Tenerife included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is HK$101 per day. The average price per day is around HK$425.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Goldcar, OK Mobility and Click and Rent offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated TopCar as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Tenerife.

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