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Car rental in Los Gigantes (Tenerife)

Cars from local rental companies in Los Gigantes (Tenerife): pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.

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Cars in Los Gigantes (Tenerife)

Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.

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Licence & road rules

Driving in Spain: licence and road rules

What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.

EU / EEA licence
Valid

An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Spain, just like at home.

UK licence
Valid

A UK licence is valid on its own in Spain — no IDP needed.

US licence
IDP required

You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence.

DGT: a non-EU licence must be in Spanish or have an official translation, so in practice you need an IDP. UK licences are accepted on their own for visitors.

TrafficOn the rightas in most of Europe
Speed limits, km/h50 / 90 / 120town / rural / motorway. 30 km/h on single-lane urban streets; 20 km/h on shared-surface streets.
Alcohol limit0.5 ‰blood alcohol; 0.3 for novice (under 2 years) and professional drivers.
Driver agefrom 21usually 1–2 years’ experience; young-driver fees apply
Emergency number112police, ambulance, fire
Tolls

Many former toll autopistas are now free; the remaining ones are paid at booths (cards accepted) or by Via-T tag.

Tip: Big cities have low-emission zones (ZBE), and older cars without a DGT environmental sticker may be fined. Rental cars are usually compliant, but check the rules before driving into central Madrid or Barcelona.

How to rent a car

Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Los Gigantes (Tenerife).

Choose a car
  1. Choose a city and dates

    Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.

    Pick-up and drop-off in the form
  2. Compare the cars

    Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.

    All terms before you book
  3. Book online

    The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.

    Confirmed by the company
  4. Get the keys

    Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.

    Passport + licence

Car rental FAQ

The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Los Gigantes (Tenerife)?

It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.

Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Los Gigantes (Tenerife)?

EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is fully valid in Spain, just like at home. UK licence: A UK licence is valid on its own in Spain — no IDP needed. US licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. DGT: a non-EU licence must be in Spanish or have an official translation, so in practice you need an IDP. UK licences are accepted on their own for visitors.

Where do I get an International Driving Permit?

Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.

What are the speed limits in Spain?

Typically 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h outside towns and 120 km/h on motorways. 30 km/h on single-lane urban streets; 20 km/h on shared-surface streets. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.

Are there toll roads or vignettes in Spain?

Many former toll autopistas are now free; the remaining ones are paid at booths (cards accepted) or by Via-T tag.

What is the drink-driving limit?

The limit is 0.5 ‰ blood alcohol (0.3 for novice (under 2 years) and professional drivers). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.