Car Hire at Tenerife South Airport (TFS)

You’ll find our Avis counter at Tenerife South Airport located by a 3min shuttle bus close to the terminal building. After passing through baggage reclaim, follow signs to Canary Shuttle from the arrivals hall. The rental cars are found in the Avis dedicated parking next to the rental office.

From the moment you arrive in Tenerife, Avis has got your car rental covered with a wide selection of vehicles. Whether you fancy a supermini or hot hatch for an urban jaunt or coastal tour, an elegant saloon for a business trip or wedding, or a people carrier for a family holiday – your perfect hire car is waiting.

Plus we’ve all the extras you need to get the most from your Tenerife road trip – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi and child seats.

Ahead of your Avis car rental at Tenerife South Airport, you’ll get discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers by joining Avis Preferred, our free, easy sign-up, loyalty scheme.

Can I drop off my rental car after hours at Tenerife South Airport?

Yes, there is 24-hour drop-off available at Tenerife South Airport using the secured Avis key drop.

Can I pick up my rental car at Tenerife South Airport and return it to another location?

Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car at Tenerife South Airport and return it to another Avis office in Tenerife depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car at Tenerife South Airport?

The minimum age to rent a car in Spain is 18. However, a young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car at Tenerife South Airport?

Collecting a rental car at Tenerife South Airport gives you the freedom to explore the whole of Tenerife with its stunning coastline, historic architecture and scenic natural beauty without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Tenerife?

A compact car is generally suitable for navigating urban streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a 4X4, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

If you have not driven in Tenerife before, be aware that you will be driving on the right hand side of the road as in the rest of Spain and mainland Europe and it may be helpful to familiarise yourself with the road rules for Spain before you pick up your Avis hire car.

You’ll find parking easy on Tenerife. On-street parking is free on roads with white lines, where the are blue lines, parking is paid-for and metered, yellow lines indicate no parking.

Which side of the road?
In Spain, please drive on the right side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may not be used at all while driving
• Do not use headphones when driving (except hearing aids)
• Dipped headlights must be used in poor daylight visibility
• Always use indicators, you will be fined for not using indicators when needed
• Cyclists have right of way, at all times

Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)
• Motorways: 120km/h (74mph)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
• Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat

Please note, it is the child’s parent/guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

 

With your Tenerife Sud Airport hire car you are within easy reach of popular Tenerife attractions. Just a 10min drive east you'll discover El Médano, a coastal town renowned for its kite surfing and windsurfing and Playa de la Tejita, a nature reserve with the Montaña Roja volcano at its heart. Or head 15min west to reach Los Cristianos a thriving town with a harbour and family-friendly beach which also offers ferry connections to a number of Canary Island destinations.