Advantages of renting a car in Tenerife
Renting a car in Tenerife is one of the most comfortable options and, without doubt, the most flexible way to explore the island. It allows you to move at your own pace, discover unique places and make the most of every day of your trip.
🚗 Affordable rental prices
Tenerife offers competitive rates compared to other tourist destinations in Europe.
Tenerife offers competitive rates compared to other tourist destinations in Europe.
🚙 Modern and well-equipped vehicles
The main rental companies offer new, safe and comfortable cars.
The main rental companies offer new, safe and comfortable cars.
🛣️ Excellent road infrastructure
The island has roads in very good condition, well signposted and easy to drive.
The island has roads in very good condition, well signposted and easy to drive.
⛽ Affordable fuel prices
Fuel costs in Tenerife are among the lowest in Europe, which means additional savings.
Fuel costs in Tenerife are among the lowest in Europe, which means additional savings.
➡️ Drive on the right
Driving is on the right, as in most European countries, making it easy to adapt.
Driving is on the right, as in most European countries, making it easy to adapt.
🆓 No tolls or additional costs
All roads, tunnels and motorways are completely free to use.
All roads, tunnels and motorways are completely free to use.
🅿️ Easy and affordable parking
In many areas you can park for free on the street, and private car parks have reasonable prices.
In many areas you can park for free on the street, and private car parks have reasonable prices.
🕒 Maximum flexibility
Travel according to your own schedule and decide how long you want to spend in each place, without depending on public transport or organised excursions.
Travel according to your own schedule and decide how long you want to spend in each place, without depending on public transport or organised excursions.
CICAR: the best car hire company in the Canary Islands

After trying different options and rental companies, I chose to recommend CICAR for its many advantages and excellent customer service.
✅ Free reservation, modification or cancellation
You pay nothing in advance. You can modify or cancel at no cost.
You pay nothing in advance. You can modify or cancel at no cost.
💳 Payment on vehicle collection
The rental amount is paid only on the day of arrival, when you pick up the car.
The rental amount is paid only on the day of arrival, when you pick up the car.
💰 Competitive prices
Almost always the most affordable option compared to other companies on the market.
Almost always the most affordable option compared to other companies on the market.
🚘 Large fleet of new vehicles
Thousands of modern cars available throughout the Canary Islands.
Thousands of modern cars available throughout the Canary Islands.
🚗 Wide variety of models and categories
From compact cars to family vehicles, SUVs and vans.
From compact cars to family vehicles, SUVs and vans.
📍 Offices at all airports, ports and main cities
Easy pick-up and drop-off at any entry point on the islands.
Easy pick-up and drop-off at any entry point on the islands.
🛡️ Full insurance included with no excess
Travel with complete peace of mind. You won’t pay extra for damage or incidents.
Travel with complete peace of mind. You won’t pay extra for damage or incidents.
👶 Child seats and boosters at no extra cost
Travel as a family safely and with no additional charges.
Travel as a family safely and with no additional charges.
🪪 No credit card required to pay
You can pay in cash directly at the office.
You can pay in cash directly at the office.
🆓 Unlimited mileage
Explore every corner of the island without restrictions.
Explore every corner of the island without restrictions.
Frequently asked questions
📅 Is it worth booking the car before the trip?
Yes! Booking your car in advance through CICAR is highly recommended to ensure availability and get the best possible price. The reservation is free and requires no advance payment.
Yes! Booking your car in advance through CICAR is highly recommended to ensure availability and get the best possible price. The reservation is free and requires no advance payment.
💳 Is it necessary to enter payment details when booking?
No. At CICAR you can make a reservation without entering payment details. This gives you full flexibility to modify or cancel the reservation at any time without penalty.
No. At CICAR you can make a reservation without entering payment details. This gives you full flexibility to modify or cancel the reservation at any time without penalty.
🪪 Is my driving licence accepted?
CICAR accepts driving licences issued in most countries, without the need for an additional international permit, as long as they are written in Latin characters and are valid.
CICAR accepts driving licences issued in most countries, without the need for an additional international permit, as long as they are written in Latin characters and are valid.
🛡️ Does the rental include full insurance?
Yes. One of the great advantages of CICAR is that it includes full insurance with no excess, guaranteeing complete peace of mind throughout your trip.
Yes. One of the great advantages of CICAR is that it includes full insurance with no excess, guaranteeing complete peace of mind throughout your trip.
🎂 What is the minimum age to rent a car?
With CICAR you can rent a car from the age of 21, provided your licence has at least 2 years of seniority.
With CICAR you can rent a car from the age of 21, provided your licence has at least 2 years of seniority.
🛣️ Is there a mileage limit?
No. CICAR offers unlimited mileage on all its vehicles. You can explore without restrictions.
No. CICAR offers unlimited mileage on all its vehicles. You can explore without restrictions.
👥 Is there a charge for adding a second driver?
No. CICAR allows you to add an additional driver free of charge, ideal for sharing the driving.
No. CICAR allows you to add an additional driver free of charge, ideal for sharing the driving.
🚘 Are automatic vehicles available?
Yes. CICAR has automatic cars in many categories. It is advisable to book them in advance.
Yes. CICAR has automatic cars in many categories. It is advisable to book them in advance.
⛴️ Can I travel between islands with the rental car?
Yes. You can travel by ferry between the Canary Islands without prior notice or authorisation. You just need to return the car on the same island where you picked it up.
Yes. You can travel by ferry between the Canary Islands without prior notice or authorisation. You just need to return the car on the same island where you picked it up.
🧸 Are child seats and boosters available? Is there an additional cost?
Yes. CICAR offers approved child seats, boosters and infant seats at no extra cost. Just request them when making your reservation.
Yes. CICAR offers approved child seats, boosters and infant seats at no extra cost. Just request them when making your reservation.
How to book a car with CICAR?
Booking your car is very simple. You can do it directly on the official CICAR website or contact us and we will help you with the booking quickly and without complications.

