When to book a rental car in Playa de las Américas
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Top tips for renting a car in Playa de las Américas
Staying at Playa de las Americas gives you a fantastic base to explore the island of Tenerife, and a hire car will give you the flexibility to make the most out of your time here. When you’re not out on the beach enjoying the sun, you can head to the Parque Natural Corona Forestal national park for a hike and some fresh mountain air. Alternatively, a 1h drive will take you to the capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where you can do some city sightseeing.
The Tenerife Sur Reina Sofia Airport (TFS) is the closest airport and the ideal location for picking up your car hire in Playa de las Americas. The airport has a single terminal and you will find all car hire desks located inside the terminal building in the arrivals area. In addition to some local car hire companies, you will also find some international ones such as Sixt, Hertz and Enterprise.
If you are driving your Playa de las Americas car hire by the beach and in other busy areas, you will need to be careful of pedestrians who might be jaywalking or cyclists who could be out on a ride along the coast. Keep in mind that locals don’t use indicators all the time and could potentially turn or break without a warning, and as such it is best to keep a safe distance from the car ahead of you.
Throughout the year, traffic in Playa de las Americas increases during rush hour in the afternoons between around 16:00 and 19:00. However, in the summer months, the amount of cars on the road increases overall and you will find a lot more traffic even throughout the day.
25% of our users found rental cars in Playa de las Américas for ₪46 or less
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Compact rental cars in Playa de las Américas are around 84% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Playa de las Américas
When choosing a hire car in Playa de las Americas, take into consideration the time of the year you are visiting. If you are there in summer, then the best choice would be a compact car, as it would help you move around better in traffic and would be easier to park. Air conditioning will make driving more pleasant in these months, as summer days tend to be hot and humid. If you are there in the quieter months and especially if you are heading towards the mountains, you will love having a slightly larger car which allows comfort for longer car trips.
When driving within the built up areas of Playa de las Americas, you will have to adhere to a speed limit of 50km/h (about 35mph). When you head outside on regional roads, the speed limit goes up to 90km/h (about 55mph), while the two motorways on the island have 120km/h (about 75mph) as a speed limit.
Parking is available all over Playa de las Americas, and if you plan on using street parking, you should remember that spaces marked in yellow are reserved for residents and should not be used by visitors. On the other hand, spaces marked in white are free to use, while those marked in blue can be used for a fee payable at the ticket machine. Finding street parking in summer can be a challenge due to the increased amount of activity and cars on the road, so one alternative option is to use the car park of one of the shopping centres in town, such as Safari or Oasis, both of which are located along Avenida de las Americas and a 5-minute walk from the beach.
On average a rental car in Playa de las Américas costs ₪52 per day.
The average gas price in Playa de las Américas is ₪23.62 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪283 and ₪378, depending on the car size.
Compact (Fiat Linea or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Playa de las Américas.
Car rental companies onsite at Tenerife-Sur airport include Europcar and Ok Mobility.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Tenerife-Sur airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.
A Compact car rental in Playa de las Américas costs ₪141 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Playa de las Américas costs ₪856 per day, on average.
In Playa de las Américas, cars are most frequently rented at keddy by Europcar Los Cardones Building-Playa America, Avd Rafael Puig Lluvina, Arona (1 km from city center ).
On average a rental car in Playa de las Américas costs ₪361 per week (₪52 per day).
On average a rental car in Playa de las Américas costs ₪1,548 per month (₪52 per day).
One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Avis