Car Rental - Tenerife South Airport

One of Spain's most popular destinations, Tenerife attracts millions of visitors yearly. Collect your rental car from Tenerife South Airport and explore this Canary Island. Experience sandy beaches, lush coastline, and volcanic landscapes.

With its water-sport activities and year-round sunshine, it’s easy to see why so many people visit. But there’s another side to Tenerife. Even if you’re here to relax, hop in your rental car from TFS and head inland for a drive. This UNESCO-protected landscape is home to challenging hiking trails and incredible mountain views.

Renting a car at Tenerife South Airport is the best way to get the freedom to explore. You'll have fantastic access to resorts and glorious sandy beaches. Plus, you can explore more of the flora and fauna the island conceals.

Our Tenerife South Airport rental car pick-up point is in the arrivals hall. Whether it’s business or pleasure bringing you to the island, we can get you on your way in no time. When you rent a car from TFS, there are no credit card fees or hidden extras, and you can pay in advance or at the pick-up point. We also offer a best-price guarantee, so we’ll refund the difference if you find a lower Hertz price online.

We’ll aim to have you in your car and on the road quickly so you can discover the best of Tenerife.

Parking In Tenerife

Parking can get tricky in Tenerife’s resorts during the summer months. But many are available to park your TFS rental car, including several multi-level ones. You’ll find a spacious lot in Santa Cruz just outside the Auditorium Adán Martín. Use the twin towers of Torres de Santa Cruz as your beacon. Another parking lot is available next to the CC Meridiano shopping mall.

Key Roads In Tenerife

Collecting a rental car from Tenerife South Airport is the easiest way to explore this remarkable Spanish island. Once you pick up your keys from us, you will have direct access along the TF-1 highway. This road links the airport with the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and the rest of the island.

Tenerife South is around 40 miles south-west of the capital Santa Cruz. It's also 10 miles east of the resort Playa de Las Américas.

Speed limits in Tenerife

Visitors to Tenerife should note that speed limits are the same as in mainland Spain. Before you're sat in your holiday car rental from Tenerife South, there are some things to note. Speed limits vary according to where you go. They range from 120km/h (74mph) on highways to 90km/h (55mph) on single-lane roads outside built-up areas. You'll also find the limit is 50km/h (31mph) in villages, towns and cities. Note that they drive on the right in Tenerife, as with the rest of Spain.

Tenerife is the largest of the seven Canary Islands. The island’s landscapes are both rugged and beautiful. Ripe for exploring in your TFS rental car along the breathtaking mountain roads. When you touch down at the airport, you’ll be in the shadow of Mount Teide, a signature feature of the island.

Known as the Island of Eternal Spring, Tenerife is full of diverse fruit crops. Bananas, oranges, and tomatoes flourish in this fertile volcanic landscape. With its pleasant climate and pretty views, you can relax on the beach and hike on the same day. And when the sun sets, you’ll have no shortage of gourmet food options and nightlife to keep you entertained.

Best beaches in Tenerife

Los Gigantes is a popular vacation resort. It's famous for its incredible cliff formations that reach more than 800 meters into the sky. These rocky cliffs provide a secluded backdrop to the alcove beach for vacationers. Swimmers and water sports fans will also enjoy its rich blue waters.

Explore the capital

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the capital of the island. Enjoy a 40-minute drive to the largest resort in the region from Tenerife South in your rental car. Situated on the north-eastern coast, visitors can explore the Museum of Nature and Man. Learn more about the storied and fascinating history of the Canary Islands. Nearby beaches include Playa de las Teresitas and the Playa de Benijo. Mount Teide looks out across the island and will provide a backdrop throughout your trip.

Scale the Teide

An hour’s drive in your rental car from Tenerife South Airport, you’ll find Mount Teide volcano and National Park. This is the biggest among the Canary Islands.

The easiest way to explore it is to take the cable car, and then wander the mount’s volcanic landscape. Some areas are lush and fertile, while others are more like a desert. Take your camera to capture these Instagram-worthy views. Visit early in the morning or the evening for precious dawn or dusk views of the island at its sublime best.

Par for the course

Tenerife is a world-class golfing destination with excellent courses attracting visitors all year. Since it’s never too hot, there’s no better place in Spain to work on your handicap. Golf Las Américas is in the Playa de Las Américas resort, one of the most prestigious in the country. You can get there in 15 minutes along the TF-1 ring road from Tenerife South in your rental car.

Rent a car from Tenerife South Airport

From its mountainous volcanic center to its lush sandy resorts, Tenerife has a range of attractions. Car rental from Tenerife South is the best way to see what’s on offer. Fancy visiting the National Park or chilling on a lido by the sea? There’s no better way to explore Tenerife than by getting behind the wheel.