The Cicar desk sits inside the terminal, a few steps from the baggage belt — unlike most international brands here, there's no shuttle bus to a separate car park.
This is Cicar's highest-turnover desk on the island, so the fleet rotates fast — cars here are usually newer than at the smaller town branches, though the July-August and Christmas weeks are worth booking well ahead for.
Is Cicar Tenerife South Airport rated well?
At 4.5/5 this is one of the better-rated options at TFS. Praise clusters around a quick in-terminal handover and no card hold at pickup; the one recurring caveat is a longer desk queue during the summer and Christmas peaks.
What travellers say
Picked the car up literally at the terminal exit, no shuttle bus to chase after a long flight. Staff explained everything clearly in English and we were on the TF-1 within fifteen minutes.
Full insurance was already in the price and nothing was held on our card — the car itself looked barely used, which was a nice surprise for an airport-desk fleet.
There was a proper queue at the desk in early August, so budget extra time after landing — once we reached the counter, both pickup and drop-off were quick.
We were upgraded to a much bigger SUV than we'd booked, no extra charge and no explanation needed — just a good day at the desk, apparently.
Been renting here on every Tenerife trip for years — still the best value for a proper local desk right at the airport.
Rates seen from about €15/day for a small economy car, rising well past that for bigger categories and the July-August or Christmas peak weeks — always check the total price for your exact dates.
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Is there a deposit at Cicar Tenerife South Airport?
No — Cicar's standard Tenerife rate includes full cover with zero excess, so nothing large is frozen on your card at pickup. A small fuel pre-authorisation may still apply and is released after you return the car.
Where is Cicar Tenerife South Airport located?
Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía), 38610 Granadilla de Abona — desk inside the arrivals hall, no shuttle needed.