Car hire Lanzarote

The island of Lanzarote is the most easterly in the Canary Islands, it is only 128 Km from Africa.

You will find in this island the largest volcanic tunnel in the world although the largest volcano in Spain is in Tenerife. The landscape of Lanzarote resembles to have recently suffered from a volcanic eruption because its climate is dry and lacks erosion. Results of the abrupt landscape are the natural wonders of Los Verdes Cave and Jameos del Agua and the white sand beaches of Papagayo and Playa Blanca.

If you rent a car in the airport or from any of our local offices, you will be able to see Timanfaya National Park. If you visit Lanzarote, Timanfaya is a must see, its surface has 50 km² of craters and lava landscape and also a famous restaurant called El Diablo. You can also use the car hire to visit many other different places like San Jose Castle situated in Arrecife. Within the XVIIIth C. castle you will find a restaurant and a Modern Art Gallery.

In Lanzarote it is a common feature among all the car hire companies to be older than 21 years old to rent a car. If you are travelling with a group of people it would be much cheaper for you to rent a mini-van than wandering around using taxis. Besides if you rent a car you will find fuel cheaper than in the Iberian Peninsula. In Hispacar we also offer delivery in hotel service for those customers who request so. Most companies we work with have unlimited mileage.

Lanzarote is the fourth largest islands in the Canary Islands as it is 60 Km long and 20 Km wide. Rent a car in Lanzarote Airport is a good choice if you want to discover the island at your own pace and we also recommend it because a car hire in the Canary Islands is cheaper than in the rest of Europe. Many travellers choose the Canary Islands for their holidays because they enjoy a mild dry climate all the year through.

Lanzarote, together with the rest of the Canary Islands, has volcanic origin. Lanzarote has much to offer: excursions, surfing, sailing, fishing, golf, beaches, restaurants, nightlife, theme parks, ... It suits all tastes.

If you rent a car in Lanzarote, please take into account that you should drive on the right-hand side. You should bring a valid credit card and your id card. If you want to avoid unnecessary fines, do always wear the front and rear belts and watch out the speed limit.

There is a wide variety of sands in the beaches of Lanzarote, it has beaches of white, golden and black sand. You will more clearly see the contrast between white sand and black lava in Caleton Blanco. The most important beach is Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen. Although Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise also have resorts in from of them.

La Santa and Famara are ideal beaches for surf lovers but not suitable for swimming. Finally, if you are interested on the marine species, you will see them in Lanzarote Aquarium.