Is it worth hiring a car in Lanzarote?

Hiring a car for the week can even work out as better value than paying for airport transfers. Often the longer you rent, the better value it gets, so a car may be €40 for one day, but just €120 for a whole week.

Can you hire a car in Lanzarote?

Yes, you can rent a car from one town in Lanzarote and drop it off in another.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Lanzarote?

You will need to present your UK/EU driving licence and passport and some companies will also ask for a small cash deposit – usually around €50 – which is fully refundable on return of the vehicle. You have to be over 23 years of age in order to hire a car on Lanzarote.

Is it hard to drive in Lanzarote?

Driving in Lanzarote is easy and there’s usually no traffic or congestion, except maybe if you go into Arrecife, where you may find it challenging to navigate through the one-way streets and to find a parking space.

Why is car hire so expensive in Lanzarote?

That can be expensive for two reasons: 1/ We have a limited number of cars on the island, and the budget priced cars tend to be booked well in advance.

What is the best month to go to Lanzarote?

The best time to visit Lanzarote is in spring or autumn for slightly cooler weather. March marks the end of winter and the region enjoys an average temperature of 23°C. Lanzarote’s location near West Africa and the Sahara Desert means it’s easy for the region to overheat.

How much is a taxi from Lanzarote airport to Playa Blanca?

Around €55 each way. A better option, imo, would be first minute transfers around €20 each way.

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Lanzarote?

You may need an International Driving Permit, as well as your licence. The correct IDP for Spain is the 1949 one.

Can you drink and drive in Lanzarote?

0.25mg is the legal alcohol limit in general, so there really isn’t much tolerance for drinking and driving in Lanzarote at all. Drink driving is measured in blood alcohol, in a certain number of milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

Can you drive around Lanzarote in a day?

Each of these Lanzarote road trips can easily be done in a day. Driving in Lanzarote is easy. Driving in Lanzarote is easy – the roads are good and there’s little traffic – so you can literally explore the island at a relaxed pace.

Why is car hire in Spain so expensive at the moment?

Across all destinations, it is 24 percent, but in some countries such as Spain with 82 percent or Italy with 57 percent also significantly more. Similar situation is in the U.S. – the shortage of cars caused the car rental prices to skyrocket. Moreover, travelers need to book the car several weeks in advance.

Why have car rental prices gone up so much?

In response to reduced travel in 2020, many of the large car rental companies sold off large parts of their fleets. Now that travel is ramping back up, demand for rental cars is outpacing the supply of available vehicles, so rental car prices have gone sky high.

What to look for when renting a car in Lanzarote?

The most important thing to look for when booking a rental car in Lanzarote is a “full-full” gas tank policy. You get the car with a full tank. You bring it back with a full tank. Simple as that. Some local companies as Pluscar won’t fill the tank before giving you your car and ask you to bring it back with roughly the same amount of gasoline.

Which is the best way to explore Lanzarote?

Hands down, the very best way to explore Lanzarote is by road. The island might be small but its landscape is epic. Lanzarote car hire will turn your 2020 holiday into a real adventure, guaranteeing a new surprise around every hairpin bend. Language: Spanish | Currency: Euros (€) | Local time: (GMT) | Average flight time: 4 hrs

Can you rent an Opel Astra in Lanzarote?

Drive the Opel Astra! By renting a vehicle from Cicar, users will receive a audio guide of Lanzarote *, containing descriptions of places of tourist interest around Lanzarote. (*) The audio guide can be integrated into the car audio system or delivered in CD Mp3 format.