Why Hire a Car at Tenerife North Airport?
Many visitors arriving at Tenerife North are travelling for business, visiting family, connecting between Canary Islands, or choosing to explore a quieter side of Tenerife.
From Tenerife North Airport you are perfectly positioned: La Laguna is around 5-10 minutes away, Santa Cruz is around 15 minutes away, Puerto de la Cruz is around 25-30 minutes away, Anaga Rural Park is around 30-40 minutes away, and Mount Teide is around 50-60 minutes away.
Public transport can connect the main towns, but Tenerife's real magic is between those places — viewpoints, villages, forests and hidden corners that are much easier with your own car.
A hire car from Tenerife North Airport lets you leave the terminal and immediately discover the Tenerife that many visitors never see.
The north gives you the island's character. Your car gives you the freedom to explore it.
Tenerife North Airport — Quick Facts
North Airport vs. South Airport — Which Tenerife Do You Discover?
Tenerife South
- Beaches
- Resorts
- Sunshine
- Holiday areas
Tenerife North
- History
- Forests
- Local towns
- Traditional Tenerife
Both are Tenerife — but they feel like two different islands.
Your car comes to you — no queues
You know the feeling: a long flight, a busy terminal, and then a slow shuffle at a rental desk while the holiday clock ticks. We do it the other way round. Like a driver holding a name card, a local driver is waiting for you at TFN arrivals with your car ready to go. A friendly hello, a quick look over the car together, keys in hand — and you’re driving north within minutes.
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. You get their local know-how with the ease of booking through us.
Delivered, not queued
Your car is brought to you at arrivals and handed over in person by a local driver. No counter, no shuttle, no waiting around after a long flight.
Not just cars — memories
We’re really in the “remember that drive up to Teide at sunrise?” 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. That longevity is the quiet reassurance behind every booking: a local team that knows the island, knows the roads, and has built its name on getting it right. We handle your booking; they hand you the keys.
The green side of Tenerife is yours to explore
The north feels like a different island to the sunny southern resorts — cooler, greener, and steeped in history. With your own car from TFN, all of it is on your doorstep.
La Laguna
A UNESCO World Heritage old town of pastel streets and pavement cafés, barely 10 minutes from the airport — the perfect first stop while you find your feet.
Anaga Rural Park
A primeval laurel forest of misty ridges and hidden hamlets. Slow, winding roads made for an unhurried morning drive and a picnic with a view.
Mount Teide
Spain’s highest peak and one of the world’s great stargazing spots. Set off early from the north and watch the island wake up beneath you.
Also within easy reach: Santa Cruz, the island’s lively capital, and Puerto de la Cruz, a charming seaside town of botanical gardens and black-sand bays.
Recommended Drives from Tenerife North Airport
TFN → La Laguna → Anaga Rural Park → Taganana → Benijo
One of Tenerife's most spectacular routes, and it starts almost from the airport door. Within a short drive you leave the city behind and enter ancient green mountains. Recommended stops: La Laguna historic centre, Mercedes Forest, Anaga viewpoints, Taganana village and Playa de Benijo. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers and discovering old Tenerife. Local tip: don't rush this drive — Anaga is not about reaching a destination, it's about stopping at viewpoints and small villages and enjoying the road itself. A little mist isn't always bad; it creates the atmosphere that makes the forest special.
TFN → La Orotava → Puerto de la Cruz → Garachico
A journey through Tenerife's historic north coast. Recommended stops: La Orotava old town, Puerto de la Cruz, Icod de los Vinos and the Garachico natural pools. Perfect for couples, culture and traditional Tenerife. Local tip: Garachico is one of those places where visitors often say "I didn't know Tenerife looked like this" — completely different from the south resorts.
TFN → La Esperanza → Mount Teide
One of the best ways to approach Teide. From Tenerife North you climb through green countryside, pine forests, viewpoints above the clouds and volcanic landscapes. Recommended stops: La Esperanza forest, Mirador de Chipeque, the Teide viewpoints and Roques de Garcia. Perfect for first-time visitors, scenery and road trips. Local tip: many people drive to Teide from the south, but the north route feels like travelling through several different islands in one journey — leave with enough time, because you'll want to stop for photos.
Local's Pick: La Esperanza Forest
Only a short drive from Tenerife North Airport is one of the island's most beautiful areas — La Esperanza. Many visitors drive straight towards their hotel and completely miss it. Locals love it for the peaceful forest roads, fresh mountain air, incredible viewpoints and a completely different Tenerife experience. On some days you can start in cloudy forest, drive higher, and suddenly appear above the clouds looking towards Mount Teide. It's one of those moments that makes people realise Tenerife is much more than beaches.
Who Is a TFN Airport Car Best For?
Before You Drive Away
- The airport sits higher than sea level, so weather can be cooler or cloudier than the south coast — don't judge Tenerife's weather from the airport alone.
- The TF-5 motorway connects quickly to La Laguna, Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz and the north coast.
- Morning and afternoon traffic around La Laguna and Santa Cruz can be busier, since this is where locals commute.
- If travelling towards Puerto de la Cruz or the north coast, allow extra time during peak hours.
- Mountain roads towards Anaga are beautiful but narrower and slower — the journey is part of the experience.
- Parking in La Laguna old town is easier using public car parks rather than trying to park directly in the historic streets.
- Keep a jacket available if visiting Anaga or Teide — the north can feel like another island compared with the sunny south.
Airport Desk vs. Our Service
Traditional Rental
- Queue at the rental desk
- Shuttle bus to an off-site depot
- Paperwork before you can leave
Our Service
- Met at arrivals with your name on a sign
- Car ready, keys in hand
- Driving north within minutes
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 — baby seats, child seats and boosters
- Personal airport meet & greet at arrivals
How it works
Tenerife North car hire — your questions answered
No. You reserve online for free and pay when you collect your car at the airport. There is no upfront charge to book.
Our team meets you right at arrivals with your name on a sign and walks you to your car. No shuttle buses, no off-site depots, no queues.
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.
La Laguna is easy to enjoy on foot once you're there - a short drive from the airport. But the real reason to hire a car in the north is what's just outside it: Anaga Rural Park, Puerto de la Cruz and Mount Teide are all 25-60 minutes away, and public transport won't get you to the viewpoints and villages in between.
Yes - around 1 hour via La Esperanza forest. Many visitors drive to Teide from the south, but the north route climbs through green countryside and pine forest first, so it feels like travelling through several different landscapes in one journey.
Yes, if you use one of the public car parks rather than trying to park directly in the historic streets - it's the easier option and only a short walk into the old town.
It depends on your interests: a half/full day into Anaga Rural Park via La Laguna and Taganana to Benijo for dramatic coastal scenery, a relaxed full day along the historic north coast through La Orotava, Puerto de la Cruz and Garachico, or a half/full day up to Mount Teide via La Esperanza forest.
It's only a short drive from the airport but feels completely different - peaceful forest roads, fresh mountain air and incredible viewpoints. On some days you start in cloud, drive higher, and suddenly appear above the clouds looking towards Mount Teide.