Information on Car Hire Tenerife, Hiring Tips, Hire Search, Booking Transport. Updated: 18-oct-07

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Introduction
There are numerous car hire companies throughout the island of Tenerife, so getting budget car rental Tenerife will not be a problem. You can book before you arrive, collect one at the airport, book one through your hotel when you get there or just walk into a car hire shop from the street and book one. What ever you decide, bare this in mind; there are many car hire companies in Tenerife, the competition is fierce, so prices are competitive. Shop around for the best deal; you will be glad you did. If your aim is to hire a car for your holiday in Tenerife, then check out the various links dispersed through out this page..

You can find out more about hire cars Tenerife by checking out my Car Hire Tenerife Questions and Answers;

Car Hire Tenerife Questions and Answers

Q. Do I need to rent a car in Tenerife?
A. This is a good question and one which many people fail to ask themselves before booking a renta car. The answer to this question depends on whether you want to spend your holiday relaxing or touring, or a mixture of both.

Q. What kind of car should I rent?
A. Whilst the answer to this question might seem obvious, you would be surprised at how many people hire a large car for just two people. The size or type of car you hire should be relevant to the number of people you want carry. Remember, the bigger the car the more it will cost to rent, to run and in the event of an accident, to repair.

Q. How long should I book a car for?
A. The answer to this question depends what you want to do with the car, and how you wish to spend your holiday. If you are planning on spending your time on the beach, then you do not need to book a car for to long. If you are planning on a touring holiday, then booking a car for the duration is probably best. If you are planning on a mixture of both, then plan your holiday ahead to determine how long you will need a car for.

Q. Should I book a hire car before I arrive or when I am in Tenerife?
A. The honest answer to this is you can do either. If you want to drive from the airport, then booking before you arrive may be your best bet. You can however rent a car from the airport when you arrive or arrange it through your hotel. The advantage of booking the hire car before you arrive is you can be certain to get the type of car you require. If you leave it until you arrive, you might have a more limited choice. This will also depend on what time of year you visit Tenerife.

Q. What kind of insurance should I opt for when hiring a car in Tenerife?
A. Some hire car companies will issue you with third party liability, but I would recommend taking fully comprehensive cover. What ever type of insurance you opt for, also check what excesses are to be paid if the car is damaged, and also check what collision damage waivers may be applied. Also check your own car insurance before you leave for your holiday, as you may have additional coverage with your own insurance.

Summary
Hiring a car in Tenerife can be a relatively painless process. Car hire options and places to rent are plentiful. Remember to shop around to get the best hire car deals, rent the kind of car you need and for the duration required. What's the point of spending extra cash?

We hope the above has answered some of your car hire Tenerife questions. If you have any specific questions on a topic not covered, then please feel free to contact us using the contact page.

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