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Lanzarote car hire

Beach in Lanzarote - Lanzarote Car Hire

There is so much to see and do on the island of Lanzarote that it makes sense to hire a car in order to get the most out of your holiday in the Canary Islands.

Wind surfing, diving, mountain biking, taking a trip up a volcano on the back of a camel - whatever kind of activity takes your fancy, it is possible to give it a go on this enchanting island where high-rise buildings and rows of thumping nightclubs are unheard of.

Car hire in Lanzarote is great value, and fuel isn't expensive, so hiring a vehicle can work out cheaper than taking taxis. Plus, with a slightly erratic public transport system, and with many of the attractions in isolated locations across Lanzarote, car hire offers a passport to discover more of the unspoilt island.

And what pleasures there are to discover: there's Timanfaya National Park, with its tourist-pleasing steaming geysers, Timanfaya volcano and the resulting moon-like landscape; the art works of Lanzarote legend César Manrique; El Golfo, or the gulf, a sea-level crater that features green water due to the presence of algae; and Jameos del Agua, a remarkable gallery of interconnecting caves and grottoes. Mr Manrique's artistic stamp can be found all over the island, including at the caves in the north of the island and at Timanfaya, whose volcanic soils cover nearly 20 square miles in the south west. 

Collect your car at Arrecife Airport (ACE) and, whether your final destination is the port town of Arrecife, or resorts such as the main holiday hotspot of Puerto del Carmen, quieter Costa Teguise, Playa de los Picollos or Haria, reaching your holiday villa, self-catering accommodation or hotel will be straightforward thanks to a good network of main roads. 

A car is a good option too if you're staying at the sports holiday resort of Club La Santa.

Matagorda is a resort just three miles from Arrecife Airport, so while the transfer to the destination is short, discovering the island will be made much easier during your holiday with a hire car.
Beach on Lanzarote - Lanzarote Car Hire
Fast facts

Drive on the right.

The road network is generally good, though some dirt tracks can be found around even main attractions and accommodation.

Unleaded fuel is gasolina sin plomo and diesel is as gas-oil or gasóleo - make sure you put the right fuel in.

Pre-booking your car hire is advised. This can offer savings compared to organising car hire on arrival at Arrecife Airport and will give you a better chance of getting the make and model you want. Remember, though, the credit card you booked with will need to be shown upon collection.

Car hire in Lanzarote is very good value compared to the rest of Europe. Use the TravelSupermarket tool to check prices now.