Car Hire Tenerife South
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) Reina Sofia

Car Hire at Tenerife South Airport

Find the best and cheapest car hire at Tenerife Sur Reina Sofía Airport. Compare 32+ companies from £5/day — no deposit options, free cancellation, unlimited mileage.

✓ Minimum age 21  ·  ✓ Credit card required  ·  ✓ Right-hand traffic in Spain

✓ 32+ Companies ✓ From £5/Day ✓ No Deposit Options ✓ No Toll Roads in Tenerife
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No Deposit Options AvailableFilter for zero-deposit cars when searching — collect without a credit card block
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Cars Available at Tenerife South Airport

151 cars via our partner platform — economy to luxury, manual and automatic. No deposit options available. All with free cancellation or unlimited mileage.

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Car Hire Prices at Tenerife South Airport

Tenerife is one of the UK’s most popular winter sun destinations and car hire is affordable year-round. May–June are cheapest at £8–17/day. August is peak at £28/day. Book 10 days ahead for the best rate.

£5Cheapest price/day
£16Platform average/day
10 daysBest time to book
May–JuneCheapest months

Average daily price by month (£)

Price by car category (from £/day)

How Much Does Car Hire Cost at Tenerife South Airport?

Car hire at TFS starts from £5/day for mini and economy cars. Tenerife is one of Europe’s most competitive car hire markets with 32+ providers — prices are driven down by local specialists (AutoReisen, Cicar, Sanasty) competing against international brands. The table below shows indicative prices by category.

CategoryAverage price/dayFromExamples
Mini / Economy£5–13/day£5/daySeat Ibiza, Fiat Panda, Peugeot 108, Toyota Aygo
Standard / Compact£9–20/day£9/dayAudi A3, VW Golf Sportwagen
SUV / Crossover£14–35/day£5/dayToyota Yaris Cross, Nissan Qashqai
Convertible£20–50/day£18/dayPeugeot 108 Top, convertibles — great for Tenerife sunshine
Van / 9 Seats£90–165/day£93/dayRenault Trafic (9 seats), Ford Tourneo (9 seats), Mercedes Vito
Luxury£95–165/day£96/dayAudi A5, MG ZS, Mercedes C-Class, Ford Mustang

Best Car Hire Companies at Tenerife South Airport

All 20 major operators at TFS sorted by Google rating. Local Canarian companies consistently outperform international brands. Car hire desks are inside the TFS arrivals hall and in a nearby car rental area.

Car hire desks inside Tenerife South Airport arrivals — CICAR, AutoReisen, SIXT, Hertz

Sanasty Car Rental Tenerife

4.9
★★★★☆ 1,500 reviews

Location: Los Cristianos
Phone: +34 609 10 14 01
Hours: Closes 2pm

Condition
4.9
Service
4.9

BECARS Bello Rent a Car

4.9
★★★★☆ 56 reviews

Location: Aeropuerto Reina Sofia
Phone: +34 606 43 69 71
Hours: Closes 8:30pm

Condition
4.9
Service
4.9

TRC Traditional Rent a Car

4.8
★★★★☆ 235 reviews

Location: Las Chafiras
Phone: +34 922 73 52 40
Hours: Opens 8am Sat

Condition
4.8
Service
4.8

AutoReisen

4.6
★★★★☆ 4,400 reviews

Location: Tenerife South Airport
Phone: +34 922 39 22 16
Hours: Closes midnight

Condition
4.6
Service
4.6

CarzRent Car Rental

4.6
★★★★☆ 152 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 603 11 68 57
Hours: 24 hours

Condition
4.6
Service
4.6

Canarias.com

4.6
★★★★☆ 67 reviews

Location: Tenerife
Phone: +34 922 71 42 98
Hours: Closes 8pm

Condition
4.6
Service
4.6

Cicar Alquiler de Coches

4.5
★★★★☆ 4,200 reviews

Location: Aeropuerto Reina Sofia
Phone: +34 928 82 29 00
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
4.5
Service
4.5

Autoreisen S.L.

4.4
★★★★☆ 1,700 reviews

Location: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Phone: +34 922 26 22 02
Hours: Closes 9pm

Condition
4.4
Service
4.4

Sixt

4.1
★★★★☆ 2,600 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 871 18 01 92
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
4.1
Service
4.1

Favorit Rent a Car

4.0
★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone: +34 634 17 12 91
Hours: Closes 11:30pm

Condition
4.0
Service
4.0

Rent a Car

4.0
★★★★☆ 185 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 613 74 18 76
Hours: 24 hours

Condition
4.0
Service
4.0

TopCar

3.6
★★★☆☆ 2,300 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 828 91 31 18
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
3.6
Service
3.6

Europcar

3.4
★★★☆☆ 1,500 reviews

Location: El Médano
Phone: +34 911 50 50 00
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
3.4
Service
3.4

GOBYCAR

3.8
★★★☆☆ 1,000 reviews

Location: San Isidro
Phone: +34 822 25 55 59
Hours: Closes 9pm

Condition
3.8
Service
3.8

Budget

3.0
★★★☆☆ 711 reviews

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone: +34 928 09 23 30
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
3.0
Service
3.0

Avis

2.9
★★☆☆☆ 1,400 reviews

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Phone: +34 928 09 23 30
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
2.9
Service
2.9

Hertz

2.5
★★☆☆☆ 579 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 922 75 93 19
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
2.5
Service
2.5

Goldcar

3.2
★★★☆☆ 4,700 reviews

Location: Granadilla de Abona
Phone: +34 918 34 14 00
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
3.2
Service
3.2

Thrifty Car Rental

2.3
★★☆☆☆ 238 reviews

Location: Aeropuerto Reina Sofia
Phone: +34 922 75 93 19
Hours: Varies

Condition
2.3
Service
2.3

Enterprise TFS

2.5
★★☆☆☆ 13 reviews

Location: Tenerife South Airport
Phone: +34 922 75 93 29
Hours: Closes 11pm

Condition
2.5
Service
2.5
Local companies vs international brands at TFS: Sanasty (4.9★, 1500 reviews), BECARS (4.9★) and TRC (4.8★) lead the rankings. AutoReisen (4.6★, 4400 reviews) and Cicar (4.5★, 4200 reviews) are the top volume operators. International brands Hertz (2.5★), Thrifty (2.3★) and Avis (2.9★) consistently score lower.

What Customers Say About Car Hire at TFS

Real reviews from travellers who hired a car at Tenerife South Airport. Average rating: 9.2/10 based on 310 verified responses.

★★★★★
Really happy with the service. Booking online was easy and the staff at the airport were super helpful and approachable.
John T. 1 week ago 9.5/10
★★★★★
Having had a few dodgy experiences with other providers, I found this service to be honest, professional and reliable.
Brian K. 2 months ago 9.0/10
★★★★★
Overall great service and price. The car was waiting for us at the airport on arrival, really clean and tidy.
Stephen R. 3 months ago 9.8/10
★★★★★
Always book via this platform and will continue to do so. Great value, straightforward collection and drop-off.
Andrew M. 6 months ago 9.2/10
★★★★★
The booking was so easy, clearly explains everything, I felt confident with what I was booking. Really great prices too!
Jonathan W. 7 months ago 10.0/10
★★★★★
There was a problem with the initial car but they were very responsive and brought a replacement to my hotel. Excellent customer service.
Stephen H. 4 months ago 8.5/10
Based on 310 verified responses from travellers who hired a car at Tenerife South Airport. Collected via post-rental survey.

What to Know Before Hiring a Car at Tenerife South Airport

Getting from TFS to the Resorts

Tenerife South Airport is ideally located for the island’s main resort areas. Costa Adeje and Playa de las Américas are 15–20 minutes north on the TF-1 motorway. Los Gigantes is 35 minutes. Teide National Park is 45–60 minutes via the TF-21. Santa Cruz de Tenerife (city centre) is 50–75 minutes.

Right-Hand Traffic — Standard Spanish Rules

Spain drives on the right side of the road. Road signs are in Spanish. Speed limits are 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on local roads, and 110 km/h on the TF-1 motorway. There are no toll roads anywhere in Tenerife. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.

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No deposit options: Several companies at TFS offer no-deposit car hire, meaning no credit card block is placed on your account. Filter by “No deposit” on our booking page to see all available no-deposit cars.

Car Hire Locations at Tenerife South Airport

Car hire desks are inside the TFS arrivals hall. Major operators (AutoReisen, Cicar, Sixt, Hertz, Goldcar, Europcar) are in-terminal. Some off-airport companies offer free hotel delivery to Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas and Los Cristianos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest car hire at Tenerife South Airport?

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The cheapest car hire at TFS starts from £5/day for mini cars (Seat Ibiza, Fiat Panda). May and June are cheapest at £8–17/day. Booking 10 days ahead and choosing a local Canarian company (AutoReisen, Cicar, Sanasty) saves 20–40% versus international brands. No-deposit options are available — filter when searching.

Is car hire at Tenerife South Airport cheap?

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Yes — Tenerife is one of Europe’s most competitive car hire markets. Economy cars start from £5/day on our partner platform. The market average is £16/day. With 32+ competing companies and local specialists driving prices down, TFS is consistently among the cheapest UK holiday destinations for car hire.

Can I hire a car at Tenerife South Airport with no deposit?

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Yes — no-deposit car hire is available at TFS. Use the filter on our booking page to find cars with zero deposit requirement. These cars typically accept a smaller security hold or require a debit card rather than credit card.

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