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Rent a Car in the Canary Islands

Seven islands, seven personalities — from Tenerife's volcanic peaks to Fuerteventura's sand dunes. Cars from €16/day with free cancellation and unlimited mileage. Book your island car in 60 seconds.

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Car rental providers: Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt

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Why renting a car in the Canary Islands pays off

The Canary Islands are one of Europe's most popular year-round destinations — and on every single island, a hire car transforms the holiday. The resorts are designed for easy arrival, but the best the islands have to offer sits further away: the crater rim at El Teide, the sand sea at Maspalomas, the fire mountains of Timanfaya, the cloud forests of La Palma and the ancient dragon trees of La Gomera. Buses connect the main towns, but they stop well short of what makes each island memorable.

Each island has its own character. Tenerife and Gran Canaria are large and varied, with enough to fill two weeks. Lanzarote rewards slow driving through a volcanic landscape unlike anywhere else in Europe. Fuerteventura is flat and fast, ideal for beach-hopping. La Palma and La Gomera are green, steep and quiet. Wherever you fly into, a hire car is the most useful thing in your booking.

Our 2026 Fleet

Choose the right car for your trip

Six vehicle categories, all bookable today. Free cancellation, pay at pickup and unlimited mileage on most rentals.

Most Popular White compact car at a car rental lot ready for pickup

Compact — Toyota Corolla or similar

Compact · Automatic · 4 passengers · 2 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 80,000 reviews

€42/day from €29/day

  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pickup
  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings
  • Pay at pickup — nothing charged today
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Family Favourite Silver midsize SUV parked outside a rental office with luggage beside it

Midsize SUV — Ford Edge or similar

Midsize SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 120,000 reviews

€78/day from €59/day

  • Plenty of room for car seats and weekend luggage
  • Additional driver free for spouse / partner
  • 24/7 roadside assistance included
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Business Pick Dark navy full-size sedan parked on a city centre street

Full-size Sedan — Toyota Camry or similar

Full-size · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.5 / 5 · 95,000 reviews

€92/day from €69/day

  • Recent fleet (typically under 2 years old)
  • Comfortable, quiet motorway cruiser
  • Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on most models
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Lowest Daily Rate Red economy car parked at a car rental lot

Economy — Hyundai Accent or similar

Economy · Automatic · 4 passengers · 1 large bag

★★★★★ 4.2 / 5 · 45,000 reviews

€34/day from €22/day

  • Our cheapest daily rate
  • Fuel-efficient — low running costs on long trips
  • Easy to park in tight city and old-town streets
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Long Trips Silver SUV with tailgate open and luggage loaded on a mountain road

Standard SUV — Chevrolet Equinox or similar

Standard SUV · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.4 / 5 · 70,000 reviews

€84/day from €65/day

  • Unlimited mileage on most bookings for road trips
  • Comfortable for 4–6 hour drives
  • One-way rentals available between cities
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Premium / Convertible — BMW 5 Series or similar

Premium · Automatic · 5 passengers · 3 large bags

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 · 38,000 reviews

€159/day from €119/day

  • Recent premium fleet
  • Upgrade to convertible available on request
  • Premium counter with shorter wait times
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Why customers choose us

Transparent pricing, flexible bookings and real human support — on every rental, no exceptions.

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Free cancellation

Cancel free up to 48 hours before pickup on most bookings. Lock in today's rate with no commitment.

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Pay at pickup

Nothing charged today. You only pay when you collect the keys — and what you see at booking is what you pay at the counter.

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24/7 Roadside assistance

A flat tyre, a dead battery or a lost key — one number, real people and help in under an hour.

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This week's rental deals

New deals every Monday. Prices and availability change fast — book now and pay at pickup.

Light-coloured convertibles on a sunny coastal road Save 30%

Spring compact deal

Compact rentals from €19/day during the spring season. Free cancellation, unlimited mileage and pay at pickup — perfect for a weekend getaway.

€28/day from €19/day

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Standard SUV parked at a coastal overlook at sunset Best Seller

Weekly SUV road trip deal

Standard SUV from €189 for the full week — perfect for coastal routes, mountain escapes and long-distance drives. Unlimited mileage included.

€269/week from €189/week

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Dark full-size sedan leaving a rental office with the skyline behind Fast Pickup

Express pickup deal

Full-size sedan with skip-the-queue pickup at downtown offices. From €59/day, free cancellation, no hidden surcharges in the rate.

€95/day from €59/day

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Red convertible top-down parked beside palm trees on a coastal road 20% Off

Weekend convertible deal

Premium convertible from €89/day on Friday–Sunday pickups. Limited fleet — sells out fast on holiday weekends.

€119/day from €89/day

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Our fleet at a glance

Category, daily rate, cancellation and mileage — choose in 30 seconds.

CategoryBest forPaxCancellationMileageFrom / day
CompactMost Popular Day trips & weekends4Up to 48 hUnlimited €29 Book
Midsize SUVFamily Favourite Family travel5Up to 24 hUnlimited €59 Book
Full-size SedanBusiness Pick Work / premium5Up to 48 hUnlimited €69 Book
EconomyLowest Rate Cheapest daily rate4Up to 24 hUnlimited €22 Book
Standard SUVLong Trips Long-distance drives5Up to 48 hUnlimited €65 Book
Premium / ConvertiblePremium Special occasions5Up to 24 hUnlimited €119 Book
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What to know before you drive in the Canary Islands

  • Drive on the right. All Canary Islands follow mainland Spanish driving rules — right-hand traffic, roundabout priority to vehicles already on the roundabout unless signed otherwise.
  • Cheaper fuel. The Canaries have a special tax regime that keeps petrol noticeably cheaper than on the Spanish mainland or northern Europe. Fill up rather than top up.
  • Island size varies widely. Tenerife and Gran Canaria have motorways; La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro are all mountain roads. Match your car size to the island — a small car is easier on the winding northern routes.
  • Pick up at the airport. Every main island airport has rental desks on site. Book ahead in winter (northern Europeans in sun) and summer (Spanish domestic tourism) — both peak seasons see cars sell out fast.
  • Cars don't cross islands. Hire cars cannot be taken on inter-island ferries. If you're island-hopping, book a separate car on each island. Compare Canary Islands prices here ↗

Frequently asked questions

Questions our customers actually ask before booking.

Which Canary Island is best for a hire car?
All of them benefit from one, but Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer the most variety — the contrast between the island's different landscapes makes driving genuinely rewarding. Lanzarote is compact and easy to drive, with a dramatic volcanic route through Timanfaya. La Palma has the most spectacular mountain roads if you enjoy driving as much as the destination.
What do I need to rent a car in the Canary Islands?
A valid driving licence, a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit hold, and generally to be 21 or over (young-driver surcharges often apply under 25). Non-EU visitors should check whether their licence is accepted or whether an international driving permit is required.
Can I take a hire car between Canary Islands?
No. Rental agreements do not permit cars to be transported on inter-island ferries. If you plan to visit more than one island, you'll need to book a separate hire car on each island. The inter-island flights are short and cheap, making this straightforward.
When is the best time to hire a car in the Canary Islands?
The Canaries are a year-round destination with no true off-season. Cars are in highest demand in winter (December–February, northern European sun-seekers) and in July–August (Spanish domestic peak). Spring and autumn offer the best combination of good weather and car availability.
Is fuel expensive in the Canary Islands?
No — it's one of the cheapest places in Europe to fill up. The islands have a special fiscal regime that significantly reduces fuel duty compared to mainland Spain or the EU average. This makes longer driving days noticeably cheaper than at home.
Which car rental companies can I compare in Canary Islands?
We compare the big international names (Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise, Budget) alongside trusted Canary Islands local firms such as trusted local agencies — over 1,000 providers in total. You see each price and book whichever suits you best, with free cancellation.

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