Car Hire Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
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If you're planning a trip to Tenerife, renting a car at Tenerife South Airport is the perfect place to start a road trip around one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations.
With year-round sunshine and all-inclusive resorts are a big draw, but there's a great deal to discover further afield.
With an Avis hire car you can explore the island's historic towns, rural villages and volcanic parkland on an independent, self-drive holiday.
Tenerife South Airport, previously known as Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport, is one of two on the island.
Our Avis Tenerife Sur car rental branch offers a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection service. Our friendly team are ready with local advice on your drive and the best routes to explore the island.
Book direct with Avis for flexible, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival to rent a car at Tenerife Sur Airport.
Tenerife destination features
Where to find Avis at Tenerife South Airport
You’ll find our Avis counter at Tenerife South Airport located by a 3min shuttle bus close to the terminal building. After passing through baggage reclaim, follow signs to Canary Shuttle from the arrivals hall. The rental cars are found in the Avis dedicated parking next to the rental office.
Avis services at Tenerife South Airport
From the moment you arrive in Tenerife, Avis has got your car rental covered with a wide selection of vehicles. Whether you fancy a supermini or hot hatch for an urban jaunt or coastal tour, an elegant saloon for a business trip or wedding, or a people carrier for a family holiday – your perfect hire car is waiting.
Plus we’ve all the extras you need to get the most from your Tenerife road trip – from sat nav and super-fast mobile Wi-Fi and child seats.
Ahead of your Avis car rental at Tenerife South Airport, you’ll get discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers by joining Avis Preferred, our free, easy sign-up, loyalty scheme.
Tenerife South Airport car rental FAQs
Can I drop off my rental car after hours at Tenerife South Airport?
Yes, there is 24-hour drop-off available at Tenerife South Airport using the secured Avis key drop.
Can I pick up my rental car at Tenerife South Airport and return it to another location?
Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car at Tenerife South Airport and return it to another Avis office in Tenerife depending on your travel plans.
What are the age requirements for hiring a car at Tenerife South Airport?
The minimum age to rent a car in Spain is 18. However, a young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.
Is it worth hiring a car at Tenerife South Airport?
Collecting a rental car at Tenerife South Airport gives you the freedom to explore the whole of Tenerife with its stunning coastline, historic architecture and scenic natural beauty without relying on public transport.
What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Tenerife?
A compact car is generally suitable for navigating urban streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a 4X4, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.
Top tips for driving in Tenerife
If you have not driven in Tenerife before, be aware that you will be driving on the right hand side of the road as in the rest of Spain and mainland Europe and it may be helpful to familiarise yourself with the road rules for Spain before you pick up your Avis hire car.
You’ll find parking easy on Tenerife. On-street parking is free on roads with white lines, where the are blue lines, parking is paid-for and metered, yellow lines indicate no parking.
Country driving laws
- Mobile phones may not be used at all while driving
- Do not use headphones when driving (except hearing aids)
- Dipped headlights must be used in poor daylight visibility
- Always use indicators, you will be fined for not using indicators when needed
- Cyclists have right of way, at all times
Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)
- Motorways: 120km/h (74mph)
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
- Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat
Explore Tenerife with your Tenerife Sur Airport hire car
With your Tenerife Sud Airport hire car you are within easy reach of popular Tenerife attractions. Just a 10min drive east you'll discover El Médano, a coastal town renowned for its kite surfing and windsurfing and Playa de la Tejita, a nature reserve with the Montaña Roja volcano at its heart. Or head 15min west to reach Los Cristianos a thriving town with a harbour and family-friendly beach which also offers ferry connections to a number of Canary Island destinations.
Road Trips from Tenerife South Airport
Mount Teide
It's possible to trek from Las Cañadas del Teide crater through petrified lava flows to the summit of Spain's highest mountain (3,718m). Most will opt to take the cable car up, but everyone should make time for a spot of lava hiking on the lunar-like landscape surrounding this dormant volcano.
Los Gigantes
Boat out into the waters surrounding the forbidding Los Gigantes cliffs to watch bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales. Boats sporting yellow and blue flags means they have been accedited by the Atlantic Whale Foundation for observing eco-friendly practices.
Garachico
On the island's north coast, Garachico reveals the prettiest plaza on the island (perfect for a coffee) but also a number of sea water rock pools. Scull through a long narrow channel through the solidified lava, jump from rock platforms into plunge pools, or float in clear, shallow waters.
Golf courses
There are two great golfing options on Tenerife. At clifftop Buenavista in the remote northwest, find six par-three, six par-four and six par-five holes. Closer to the action, tee off at Golf Las Américas whose gently sloping coast-side course is also home to exotic birds.
Why choose Avis for your Tenerife Sur Airport hire car?
Avis offers a rental experience designed to make your travels easier from the moment you arrive at Tenerife South Airport. Our Tenerife South car rental location offers quick vehicle collection so you can continue your journey without delay.
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.
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Mini Manual
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Economy Manual
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Small Manual
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Renter Requirements
- Optional Coverages
- Credit Card Policies
- Cross Border Traffic
- Debit Card Policies
- Drivers License
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Public Liability and Property Damage
- Age Requirements
- Avis First
- Cancellations/No Shows
- Delivery and Collection
- Estimated Totals
- Fuel Policy
- ID Requirements
- Miscellaneous Information
- One Way Rentals
- Rental Options
- Returns
- Travel Into Other Countries
- Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)
- Voucher
Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement plus a damage processing fee of 45.98 Euro and loss of use of 56.87 Euro or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
Customer is liable for full value of the Avis vehicle if Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is not taken. Purchase of CDW reduces liability to an amount between 1452.00 Euro and 3025.00 Euro depending on car group rented in the event of an accident or damage to the Avis vehicle.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If its included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 28.64 Euro and 75.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 19.12 Euro and 50.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero. Having windscreen protection also means you will not pay an admin fee.
How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you have bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 8.02 Euro and 12.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:
- Water or fire damage, that was not your fault.
- Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
- Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you will have to pay:
- Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
- Plus our loss of use
- Plus an administration fee
Where can I find information of damage charges I have paid?
If we find damage, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.es/tu-avis/facturas.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you will pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?
Customer is liable for full value of the Avis vehicle if Theft Protection (TP)is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 1200.00 Euro and 2500.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of parts or all of the Avis vehicle.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you are renting and the place you are renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 6.59 Euro and 16.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 19.12 Euro and 50.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:
- Keys being left in the vehicle
- Keys being lost or stolen
- Using the vehicle in breach of the contract
What do I have to pay if I do not have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you will have to pay:
- The cost of replacement
- Plus our loss of use
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I have paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you have asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you will be able to find details of this payment here, http://www.avis.es/tu-avis/facturas.
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
- By you breaking the contract for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
- By you breaking the law
- As a result of your negligence or recklessness.
What products cover the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. It reduces the amount you have to pay in the event of an accident to zero per claim depending on the claim you make. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
- A maximum of 100.000,00 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 25.000,00 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 4.00 Euro and 6.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) reduces your excess to zero per claim and provides the following enhanced benefits:
- A maximum of 200.000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
- A maximum of 50.000 Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
- Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
- Baggage up to 6.000 Euro per vehicle excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of 350,00 Euro per item)
- Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to 750.00 Euro
- Emergency travel expenses up to 750.00 Euro
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you have bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you are renting from, but you can expect it to costs between 6.00 Euro and 8.00 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 28 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
What will you pay if I do not have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
No, we do not offer protection packages.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
