Car Hire San Sebastián de La Gomera Ferry Port

If you’re planning a trip to the tranquil island of La Gomera, you’ll find booking an Avis hire car from La Gomera Ferry Port in San Sebastián de La Gomera is an easy way to explore this enchanting Canary Island at your own pace.

La Gomera is one of the smallest of the Canary Islands and offers a more low key vibe than its neighbours, the popular destination islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.

Visitors to La Gomera will soon discover that a trip here is all about getting closer to nature. Known in Spanish as the ‘Isla Mágica’ the tiny island is an ecological paradise. With a rugged coastline and contrasting, scenery of verdant green hills on the north and an arid, dramatic landscape on the south side, making the perfect location for a road trip.

The Canary Islands are renowned for their mild climate and temperatures with a reputation for year-round sunshine.

Whether you are island hopping around the Canaries with a stopover in La Gomera or planning on making the island your holiday base, our friendly, efficient Avis team at San Sebastián de La Gomera Port is ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip.

Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible booking with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.

You’ll find our Avis counter on Paseo de Fred Olsen just as you arrive in San Sebastián de La Gomera Port just a short walk from the ferry terminal.

San Sebastián de la Gomera Port is located on the south east of the island in the island’s capital San Sebastián.  This bustling ferry port is celebrated in maritime history as the stop off for Christopher Columbus and his crew during their historic voyage to the Americas in 1492.

Today, two ferry operators connect La Gomera to the island of Tenerife with several sailings a day between Los Christianos in Tenerife and San Sebastián de la Gomera Port. The high speed ferry crossing takes around 1hr.

If you are driving in the Canary Islands for the first time, you’ll find the islands follow the same laws as mainland Spain so make sure you familiarise yourself with the road rules for driving in Spain before picking up your car. Some key road rules in La Gomera include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. While hands-free mobile phone devices are allowed, they must be integrated with the car's controls and the driver must not touch the mobile device. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 90 km/h on country roads, but check signs as these may vary.

What are the age requirements for renting a car in the Canary Islands?

The minimum age to rent a car with Avis in the Canary Islands is 21. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return. When you book, you’ll be told if there are any maximum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you’re not sure, please check your booking confirmation email – or call the reservations team. 

What documents do I need to hire a car in the Canary Islands?

To hire a car in La Gomera, Canary Islands, you just need to bring your:

• Driving licence
• The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
• Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred card),
• Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.

Is it worth hiring a car at La Gomera Ferry Port?

Gomera Ferry Port is the gateway to the island making it the ideal place to begin your hire car journey on La Gomera so you can save time and can head straight to your destination.

Renting a car at La Gomera Ferry Port gives you the freedom of independent travel as well as the opportunity to plan your Canary Islands road trip.

The Avis team at La Gomera Ferry Port are experts on La Gomera and the surrounding area and can offer advice on the best routes to take and make your trip a smooth one from the moment you arrive.

San Sebastián the capital of La Gomera is famous as the last place in Europe where Christopher Columbus stayed en route to discover what would become known as the Americas. His stopover on the island way back in 1492 is commemorated throughout the capital and during a week-long annual festival in September. Don’t miss the Columbus House Museum or the Aguada Well from where the legendary explorer is said to have drawn water to take to the Americas. Parts of this historic town have protected status for important monuments like the Torre del Conde, a 15th-century fortress which once provided protection during a rebellion on the island.

From San Sebastián de La Gomera Ferry Port, discovering the delights of this small, accessible Canary island couldn’t be simpler. The volcanic sandy beaches, rugged coastline, natural landscape and traditional Canary island way of life are there to explore and experience with your Avis rental car. Offshore, the marine life of La Gomera is a big feature of this Canary Island adventure with whale and dolphin- watching a highlight.

Agulo

Situated in the verdant north of the island, Agulo is just a 30-minute drive from the ferry port. Wander its cobbled streets lined with brightly painted houses and climb to the top of the town for a vista offering glimpses of Tenerife and Mount Teide.  

Garajonay National Park

Head to the centre of the island to dive into the mountains to discover the ancient rainforests of the Garajonay National Park.  This designated UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the highlights of a stay on La Gomera and a must for nature-lovers. Stop off at the visitor centre to map out your route on the hiking trails around this breathtaking setting.