The most popular islands to visit are Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Tenerife. There is much to see and do on these islands and all can be easily explored by hiring a car.
The four main islands are known for their vibrant nightlife and are home to many traditional holiday resorts offering every type of amenity. However, there are also some amazing remote beaches where you can go swimming, diving, wind surfing and kite surfing. Hiring a car means you can go beyond the tourist resorts and experience some of the real Canary Islands. As you drive inland you will see volcanic landscapes, sub-tropical plants, mountains and cliff views, as well as smaller, unspoilt villages and towns where you can try the local cuisine and mix with locals.
The other islands of La Palma, La Gomera and El Hiero are not as easy to get to, but La Palma has direct flights from the UK, as well as a ferry connection to Tenerife which you may use if your car hire company will allow it. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura have a similar ferry connection, so with car hire in the Canary Islands you could explore all of these islands.
People who holiday on the Canary Islands generally fly into Gran Canaria (LPA), Fuerteventura (FUE), Lanzarote (ACE), Tenerife South (TFS) and La Palma (SPC) from most UK airports. It is easy to take advantage of Canary Islands car hire on your holiday and collect a car from any airport or from downtown locations. Car hire is also available on the two smaller islands of El Hierro and La Gomera.
Pre-booking is advisable and car rental is very affordable on the islands and there is a good road network. To find the best price on car hire in the Canary Islands, use TravelSupermarket's search tool to the left.
