- Ferries connect La Palma with the other Canary Islands, but if you do plan to venture off-island then be sure to tell your car hire company. Insurance on some rental cars doesn’t cover trans-island travel.
- Many petrol stations close between 10pm and 6.30am. On the plus side, the Canary Islands are a duty-free zone so petrol prices are cheap compared to mainland Europe.
- Parking is prohibited in zones that are marked in yellow and blue. Look out for blue signs indicating short-term on-street parking or park in one of Santa Cruz’s four car parks for around five euros per day.