Car rental in Tenerife

With Autofurgo you will find the cheap car rental service in Tenerife you want in a fast, simple and economical way. Take advantage of our wide network of branches to pick up and deliver your car in the place that best suits you.

Tour the capital of Tenerife and the island with your rental car

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is known as the city of Carnival. A place where you can find everything you are looking for: fun, good temperatures, amazing beaches, extraordinary gastronomy and lots of culture, and to enjoy all these attractions there is nothing better than booking your car rental in Tenerife!

The capital of the island of Tenerife has more than 200,000 inhabitants who are known as santacruceros or chicharreros. All of them have the luxury of living in the warmest provincial capital of Spain. The annual average is 21.5 °C.

The city, which has dream beaches, is world famous for its Carnival. Declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest in 1980, it is, after the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, the most popular in the world.

And of course, the rest of the island also has its charms. In addition to the Teide National Park, a day trip to Playa de las Américas, Playa de los Cristianos, Playa Fañabé and the Cliffs of Los Gigantes is a must. Also worth a visit are the Drago Milenario, Candelaria, the Rural Park of Anaga and San Cristobal de La Laguna.

How to get to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a seaport and is connected to Reina Sofia International Airport (Tenerife South) and Los Rodeos Airport (Tenerife North). The bus network of the island will allow you to move around various parts of the island but if you are looking to move on your own the best alternative is to book your rental car in Tenerife.

Driving by road, you can reach Santa Cruz de Tenerife through the two most important highways of the island. The TF-1, the Autopista del Sur, connects the capital with Santiago del Teide passing through the airport of Tenerife South. The TF-5 or Autopista del Norte runs from Santa Cruz to Icod de los Vinos, passing through the North Airport, San Cristobal de La Laguna, Tacoronte, El Sauzal and Puerto de la Cruz.

Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Tenerife?

Autofurgo allows you to pick up and drop off your rental car in the most important points of the island. Of course, you will be able to access our car rental service at Tenerife North Airport and Tenerife South Airport. Look in our search engine and find the location that best suits your trip.

Can I hire a long term car rental Tenerife?

From Autofurgo we offer our customers the possibility to hire a long term car rental in Tenerife and other parts of Spain. If you want more information about our long term rentals offers do not hesitate to contact our team.

What if I need a car rental service in Tenerife with full insurance?

At Autofurgo we don't want you to worry about unforeseen events on the road. For this reason, we have a car rental service in Tenerife with full insurance.

Parking your rental car in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Parking your rental car in the center of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is complicated. By wandering around and avoiding rush hours you will be able to find free street parking but it will probably take some time.

The simplest solution to the parking problem is to move away from the center. For example, you can park your car in the port area. Although there are no regulated parking areas in Tenerife, we advise you to leave your car in a public or private parking lot. You will save problems, time and trouble.

Sightseeing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife with your rental car

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife there is a lot to see. However, you should also take your car and enjoy the full beauty of the island. To start with, here are the Top 10 that you should not miss.

1. Green areas: Visit the Palmetum, García Sanabria Park and La Granja Park.
2. Beaches: The best beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are Playa de las Teresitas, Playa de Anaga, Playa de las Gaviotas, Playa de Antequera and Parque Marítimo César Manrique.
3. Museum tour: Enjoy the TEA, the Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos, the Centro de Arte la Recova, the Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes and the Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre.
4. Plaza de la Candelaria: There you will find the Palacio de Carta, the Casino and the Triunfo de la Candelaria, the patron saint of the Canary Islands.
5. Plaza de España: Built over the old Castillo de San Cristóbal, it is presided over by the Monument to the Fallen and is the most important square in the city.
6. Stroll through its streets: Stroll through the Plaza de Pedro Schwartz, Plaza de la Paz, Plaza de los Patos and Plaza del Príncipe and visit the Church of La Concepción and the Market of Nuestra Señora de África.
7. Port: Do not forget to enjoy the wonderful port, located in the Bay of Santa Cruz. Do not miss the monuments that protect it: the Castle of San Juan, the Castle of Paso Alto and the Casa de la Pólvora.
8. Auditorium of Tenerife: Work of Santiago Calatrava, it is the most modern building of the islands.
9. Its festivals: If you have the opportunity, have fun to the maximum in the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the Fiestas del Carmen and the Fiestas de Mayo.
10. Teide: Although it is not within Santa Cruz de Tenerife, you can not miss the opportunity to visit the Teide National Park, one of the most impressive places and the highest peak in Spain.

Get to know the island of Tenerife by car

In addition to the already named Teide National Park, it will be almost mandatory to spend a day at Playa de las Americas, Playa de los Cristianos, Playa Fañabe and the Cliffs of the Giants. In addition, it is worth visiting the Drago Milenario, Candelaria, the Parque Rural de Anaga and San Cristobal de La Laguna.