Car Rental in Tenerife from €12.80/day — Free Pickup at Tenerife South Airport (TFS) & 24/7 Service

Car Rental at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

Most visitors land at Tenerife South Airport (TFS, Reina Sofía) — and that is exactly where you collect your car. No queues at a counter and no shuttle buses: the car is waiting right at the airport car park, so you simply walk up and drive off. Rates start from €12.80/day with full insurance, so within minutes of landing you can be on your way to Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas or Los Cristianos.

Why collect your car at Tenerife South instead of at a counter?

TFS handles the large majority of holiday flights to the island — which is why "car rental at Tenerife South Airport" is the first thing nearly every visitor searches for. The big international brands keep their desks off-site and run shuttle buses to reach them; with us the car waits right at the airport car park. We track your flight, so a delay or a late-night arrival is never a problem: our support is available 24/7 and in your language. If you fly into Tenerife North Airport (TFN, Los Rodeos), we hand the car over there too, and we can also deliver it straight to your hotel.

One-way rentals: TFS → TFN

Flying into one airport and out of the other is common on Tenerife. You can collect your car at Tenerife South (TFS) and return it at Tenerife North (TFN), or the other way round — just tick the different-return-location option in the booking form at the top of the page and choose your return point.

Our fleet — from economy to convertibles

Whatever you are planning, there is a car for it. Pick a compact economy car or a Mini Cooper for the city and the narrow mountain roads, a convertible to make the most of the coastal sun, a roomy SUV for the family, or step up to a luxury car or a sports car (including the Ford Mustang and the Mazda MX-5) for something to remember. See the whole lineup on our cars page.

How we compare

	Rental Car Tenerife	International chain companies
Pickup at TFS	At the airport car park, no shuttle	Off-site desk + shuttle bus
Insurance	Full cover, no excess, included	Excess applies, extras sold at the desk
Deposit	Card pre-authorisation, released after return	Large hold on the card
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pickup	Cheapest rates often non-refundable
Support	24/7, in your language	Desk opening hours

Scenic drives that start at the airport

A car turns a beach holiday into a real road trip. From TFS the TF-1 motorway reaches every southern resort in minutes. From there the TF-21 climbs through Vilaflor — the highest village in Spain — into Teide National Park, where the road winds among lava fields to the foot of Spain's tallest peak. The TF-38 and TF-28 connect the pine forests and the wine villages inland, and for the dramatic north it is worth setting aside a day for the Anaga rainforest. None of this is comfortably reachable without your own car.

Prices and what is included

Rates start at €12.80/day. Every rental includes full insurance with no excess, unlimited mileage and 24/7 roadside support, with no hidden extras added at the desk. When you collect the car, a deposit is held on your card as a pre-authorisation — this is not a charge, and the amount is released once you return the car. You can pay for the rental by card or cash.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I collect the car at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)?

You collect the car right at the Tenerife South Airport car park — walk up and drive off. There is no separate office and no shuttle bus.

Is there a deposit to rent a car?

Yes. When you collect the car, a deposit is held on your card as a pre-authorisation. It is not a charge — the amount is released once you return the car in its original condition.

Can I collect at Tenerife South (TFS) and return at Tenerife North (TFN)?

Yes. Select the different-return-location option in the booking form and choose your return airport.

Do you deliver the car to my hotel?

Yes. We deliver to hotels and apartments in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos and across the south of the island: €40 for 1–3 day rentals, free from 4 days. Pickup at TFS airport is always free.

What do I need to rent a car in Tenerife?

A valid driving licence, your passport or ID, a bank card for the deposit, and your booking confirmation.

What if my flight is delayed or I arrive at night?

We track your flight and meet you whenever you land, including late-night arrivals, 24/7. Please book at least 12 hours in advance and we will be waiting for you.