Renting a Car & Driving on Tenerife: 10 Essential Tips
Planning to drive in Tenerife or the Canary Islands? Renting a car is the best way to explore the islands—giving you access to coastal towns, mountain roads, and hidden viewpoints. First, use Discover Cars to book, since they offer international rental brands and locally-based car rentals. Here's the link to search: https://www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=jareddillingham I've had good luck booking with them across Europe. Here are 10 essential things to know before driving in Tenerife (and around the Canary Islands): 1. You'll drive on the right side of the road. 2. Choose a compact car for narrow roads & parking. 3. Specify automatic or manual transmission at booking. 4. Airport & cruise port rentals are widely available. 5. Highways (like TF-1) are modern and easy to navigate 6. Traffic is heaviest near Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos & Santa Cruz 7. Mountain roads are steep, winding, and sometimes one-lane. 8. Masca is a "must visit," but beware: parking is very limited. 9. Weather changes quickly (sun → fog → rain in the mountains). 10. Watch for cyclists on the back roads & speed cameras on the main highways (120 km/h highway limit). Renting a car in Tenerife is easy, safe, and the best way to see the island. Keeping this advice in mind when you book and drive will make your visit much smoother! FOLLOW JARED: Website: https://www.JaredsDetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingdetours Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jareds-Detours-61558760049590/