Why Hire a Car in Los Cristianos?
The harbour, beaches, restaurants and promenade make it easy to enjoy a few days without driving, but having a car opens up the Tenerife that many visitors never discover.
From Los Cristianos you are perfectly placed: Costa Adeje is around 10 minutes away, Los Gigantes is around 40 minutes away, Mount Teide is around 1 hour away, and traditional villages and viewpoints are all easy day trips.
Many visitors stay only around the beach and harbour, but Tenerife is much more than the south coast. With a car you can have breakfast beside the ocean, explore volcanic landscapes above the clouds, visit a mountain village, and still return for dinner by the sea.
Los Cristianos gives you the holiday base — your car gives you the whole island.
Los Cristianos — Quick Facts
What to see around Los Cristianos
A relaxed base with plenty on the doorstep — and the whole island within reach.
Playa de las Vistas
A wide, golden Blue-Flag beach with calm, family-friendly water — arguably the best stretch of sand in the south.
The harbour & La Gomera ferries
The pretty working harbour is also the gateway to the other islands — hop a fast ferry to La Gomera for a day trip with the car parked safely back at your hotel.
Whale & dolphin watching
The waters off the south coast are home to resident pilot whales and dolphins year-round. Boats leave right from the harbour.
Along the coast: Costa Adeje for upscale beaches and Playa de las Américas for the nightlife. Flying in? See Tenerife South Airport car hire.
Recommended Drives from Los Cristianos
Los Cristianos → Palm-Mar → Las Galletas → El Medano → La Tejita
A perfect easy south Tenerife drive. Recommended stops: Palm-Mar coastline, Las Galletas harbour, El Medano town, Playa La Tejita and the Montana Roja viewpoint. Perfect for couples, families and avoiding the busier tourist areas. Local tip: most tourists turn right towards Costa Adeje — turn left instead and you discover a completely different side of south Tenerife.
Los Cristianos → Los Gigantes → Santiago del Teide → Masca Viewpoint
A beautiful west coast route taking in Playa San Juan, Alcala, the Los Gigantes cliffs, Santiago del Teide and the Masca viewpoints. Perfect for photography, scenery and sunset drives. Local tip: do this route in the afternoon and return as the sun drops behind La Gomera.
Los Cristianos → Vilaflor → Mount Teide
The must-do Tenerife road trip. You leave the beaches behind and climb through Canarian villages, pine forests and volcanic scenery, with stops at Vilaflor village, viewpoints along the TF-21 and Roques de Garcia. Local tip: bring warmer clothes — it can feel like a completely different island compared with sunny Los Cristianos.
Local's Pick: Palm-Mar Coastal Walk
Only a few minutes from Los Cristianos is Palm-Mar, a place many visitors drive past without knowing it exists. It's quieter, more residential and has a completely different feel from the main tourist resorts. Park near the coastline and enjoy ocean views, quiet walking paths, views back towards Los Cristianos and sunset over the Atlantic. It's not a place full of attractions — that's exactly why locals like it. Sometimes the best Tenerife moments aren't the busiest beaches, but finding a quiet corner with a view.
Who Is Los Cristianos Best For?
Before You Drive Away
- The TF-1 motorway is only a few minutes away and connects you quickly with Costa Adeje, Tenerife South Airport and the rest of the island.
- Around the harbour and old centre, streets can get busy with pedestrians, taxis and ferry traffic.
- Parking close to the beach can be difficult at peak times — if you're visiting the centre, arriving earlier makes life easier.
- Tenerife looks small on a map, but mountain roads towards Teide or Masca take longer than you'd expect — that's part of the experience, not a problem.
- If you're taking the ferry to La Gomera, plan your parking before arriving at the harbour.
- Don't spend the whole holiday walking between Los Cristianos and Las Americas — some of Tenerife's best places are 20–60 minutes away by car.
Airport Desk vs. Our Service
Traditional Rental
- Queue after landing
- Anonymous counter service
- Possible shuttle to a depot
Our Service
- Local driver waiting for you
- Car ready, keys in hand
- Straight on the road, no depot
Your car, delivered to your hotel
No airport queue, no shuttle, no hassle. Tell us where you’re staying in Los Cristianos and a local driver brings the car to your hotel at a time that suits you. A friendly hello, a quick look over the car together, keys in hand — and you’re free to roam.
Why book with us, not a faceless chain
Backed by a 35-year local partner
We work hand-in-hand with our trusted Tenerife partner, Oasis — a family-run firm that has been on the island for over 35 years. Local know-how, with the ease of booking through us.
Delivered to your door
Your car is brought to your hotel and handed over in person by a local driver. No counter, no shuttle, no wasted holiday time.
Not just cars — memories
We’re really in the “remember the whales off the harbour?” business. The car is just how you get there. Tell us what you want to see and we’ll point the way.
Our trusted local partner
The cars are supplied and delivered by Oasis, our partner on the ground — a family-run firm that has looked after visitors to Tenerife for over three decades. We handle your booking; they hand you the keys.
What’s included in every booking
- Full insurance cover as standard
- Unlimited mileage across the whole island
- Air conditioning in every car
- Free child seats on request
- Free delivery to your hotel
How it works
Los Cristianos car hire — your questions answered
No. You reserve online for free and pay when you collect your car. There is no upfront charge to book.
We can deliver the car straight to your hotel or apartment in Los Cristianos - just add your hotel name when you book. Prefer to collect in person? Our Las Americas office is close by.
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, so you can book early with complete peace of mind.
Every rental includes full insurance cover and unlimited mileage as standard. Fuller cover options are available if you would like extra reassurance.
Yes, the minimum rental is 3 days. This keeps our pricing simple and lets us reserve the right car for your whole trip.
Of course. Baby seats, child seats and boosters are free on request - just add them when you book and we will have them fitted and ready.
Los Cristianos itself is easy to enjoy on foot - the harbour, beaches and promenade are all close together. But the best of Tenerife, Costa Adeje, Los Gigantes, Mount Teide and the quieter villages, sits 10-60 minutes away. A car turns a relaxed beach base into a full island holiday.
Yes - around 1 hour via Vilaflor. Bring warmer clothes, as it can feel like a completely different island compared with sunny Los Cristianos at sea level.
Generally yes, though parking close to the beach and around the harbour and old centre can get busy at peak times because of pedestrians, taxis and ferry traffic. Arriving earlier makes life easier if you're heading to the centre.
It depends on your pace: a relaxed few hours along the south coast to Palm-Mar, Las Galletas and El Medano, a half-day west to Los Gigantes and the Masca viewpoints, or a half/full day up to Mount Teide via Vilaflor.
Plan your parking before you arrive at the harbour. The area around the ferry terminal can get busy with pedestrians and traffic, especially close to departure times.