Lanzarote Airport (ACE)
Car Hire / Rental
(Lanzarote, Spain)
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is situated just 5 km / 3 miles from the capital town of Arrecife and is easily accessible by road. As driving conditions on Lanzarote Island are good, many visitors choose to rent a car for all or part of their on stay on the island.
Car rental is available at the airport from a number of reputable companies, and also at the main resorts and prominent towns.
Car Rental, Driving and Rules of the Road in Lanzarote
Renting a car to travel around Lanzarote allows the freedom and convenience needed to explore the island properly. Fuel is particularly cheap, being free from taxes and readily available all over Lanzarote. The condition of roads throughout Lanzarote is usually excellent and parking is rarely a problem, even in Arrecife. Rental cars are always left-hand drive and must be driven on the right-hand side of the road, as with mainland Spain.
To rent a car on Lanzarote you need to be at least 21 years old and bring a full driving licence, which you have held for two years or more. All foreign driving licences usually require an International Driving Permit. Car hire tends to be very economical, particularly when reserved in advance. We recommend that you book a vehicle ahead of your arrival at Lanzarote Airport (ACE) to ensure that you get the make and model that best suits your requirements. It is also worth considering paying a small fee to provide extra coverage on your insurance.
Speed limits in Lanzarote, Spain
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental companies have representatives at Lanzarote Airport (ACE) and are situated in the Arrivals Hall of the airport's main terminal building:
- Autos Reisen
- Avis Auto Rental
- Betacar
- Cabrera Medina
- Cicar
- Felycar
- Hertz
- Payless
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) Car Rental