Car rental Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria we recommend the following car hire offers

from 5 £ per day

Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Economy
e.g. Toyota Aygo
7 Days from 07.09 - 14.09.2024

from 5 £ per day

Mini

Alone on the road or only with small baggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. Fiat 500
7 Days from 07.09 - 14.09.2024

from 7 £ per day

Plus Package

Offers with top price-performance ratio

Mini
e.g. RENAULT CLIO 5P (GRUPO C)
7 Days from 07.09 - 14.09.2024

Taking a hired car around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Compare the offers of the car hire companies in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Driveboo. Hire your hired car well in advance and take advantage of the early booking discounts. If you are more of the late deciders, you can opt for one of the last-minute offers. In Las Palmas, not only is hiring a car worthwhile, but scooters are also popular means of transportation in the city.

Hire a car in Las Palms de Gran Canaria in summer?

In summer you can't do very much in Gran Canaria, because the temperatures are quite high and therefore you can't do much during the day. But with a hired car you can do a lot in the evening, as well as visit many different beaches where you can then relax until the temperatures cool down again in the evenings. In the evening, you can then explore the cities in the area and try different beaches during the day. Below is a list of beaches nearby that are a must visit.

Near Playa de Amadores

Beach in Agaete

Dunes in Maspalomas

Beach	Distance from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria	Duration with a hired car
Costa de Banaderos	approx. 13 kilometers	approx. 15 minutes
Playa de la Garita	approx. 17 kilometers	approx. 17 minutes
Playa de las Nieves	approx. 35 kilometers	approx. 35 minutes
Playa de Tarajalillo	approx. 45 kilometers	approx. 35 minutes
Playa del Inglés / Playa de las Burras	approx. 50 kilometers	approx. 36 minutes
Playa de Patalavaca	approx. 66 kilometers	approx. 45 minutes
Playa Taurito / Playa de Amadores	approx. 75 kilometers	approx. 50 minutes

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - the best car hire

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with a population of about 382.000, is one of the largest cities in Spain and also the largest city in the Canary Islands and is wonderful to explore by hired car. The easiest way to get there is to fly directly to Las Palmas by plane. The best way to reach your accommodation in Las Palmas is by hired car, which you can pick up at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport (LPA). If you prefer to take a cab to your accommodation and hire a car for a limited time, there are countless options on site in Las Palmas to pick up your hired car rented in advance through Driveboo. Simply select the pick-up location on Driveboo that suits you the most.

Speed and traffic rules in Gran Canaria

In Las Palmas and the rest of the Canary Island, the Spanish traffic rules generally apply. Always plan enough time for your trip, because driving in the mountains with all the winding roads requires maximum concentration. Unless otherwise stated, the following maximum speeds apply on the island:

Inner towns: 50 km/h
Motorway: 100 km/h

Parking and refuelling a hired car in Las Palmas

The easiest way is to park the hired car in one of the parking garages. Here you are charged by the minute. In white parking zones you can park continuously for free and in blue parking zones you have to get a parking ticket. At night, on weekends and at lunchtime, the blue areas are normally free.
Compared to other European countries, fuel prices on Gran Canaria are very reasonable. Nevertheless, one can also save here when refuelling. The gas station network is quite dense, so you should have no problems finding a gas station. Outside of towns, petrol prices are usually somewhat cheaper.

The best time to travel to Las Palmas

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria belongs to the Canary Islands and thus to the islands of eternal spring. The climate is mild all year round and changes little over the year. In summer it is pleasantly warm but never extremely hot, unless the winds from Africa move over. However, it remains dry and hot. As a rule, winters are also mild and usually temperatures do not fall below 20 degrees. The water temperatures move throughout the year at around 20 degrees - in summer it can be up to 25 degrees. Gran Canaria is suitable as a destination all year round.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Ø
Max. temperatures (in °C)	20	20	21	21	23	24	26	26	26	26	24	22	23
Min. temperatures (in °C)	17	16	17	18	19	21	22	23	23	23	21	19	20
Sun hours per day	7	9	7	8	10	11	11	10	9	10	8	7	8
Rainy days	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	1	0,4
Water temperatures (in °C)	19	18	18	18	19	20	21	22	23	23	21	20	20

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
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71 Experiences of our customers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Rating of Ralf

“Everything went well, without any problems. Landlord was Topcar.”

Las Palmas/Gran Canaria Airport
Station in the terminal

Rating of Michael

“The procedure for booking was smooth and easy, so highly recommended”

Las Palmas/Gran Canaria Airport
Station in the terminal

Rating of Anja

“Everything went smoothly for me and I got a car on favorable terms.”

C SUCRE,15.,
35008 LAS PALMAS

Rating of Roland

“Very reliable and well structured. Gladly again!”

Dr. Juan Domínguez Pérez nº 11 1º dcha
Las Palmas

Frequently asked questions about car hire booking Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

How much does a hired car cost in Las Palmas?

Car hire in Las Palmas

Book a hired car for a day

For a day trip to the neighboring cities of Las Palmas you can also book a hired car for one day. This is available from 5 £ per day.

Book a hired car for a week

A hired car is available in Las Palmas already from 30 £ per week. It makes sense to hire the car from the first day in order to be flexible on the road immediately.

Hire a family car

A family car is available from 60 £ per week. You will have enough storage space and room for all fellow travelers and drive quickly from one sight to the next.

Hire a convertible

Feel the wind on your skin. With a convertible you are particularly pleasant on the Canary Island A convertible is available from 68 £ per week .

Can I book my hired car without a credit card?

We offer different payment methods

Book a hired car without credit card
A hired car without credit card is available from 22 £ per day . Just tick the box "Bookable without credit card" in the search mask.

You can choose between the following payment methods:

Payment on the spot with EC card
Paypal
PayDirect
SEPA Direct debit
Invoice
Amazon Pay

What insurance do I need to take out for my hired car?

Take out the right insurance

Take out fully comprehensive insurance without deductible

Of course, you have the option to have the hired car ideally insured for your needs . All offers on MietwagenCheck include liability insurance. We always recommend to take out a fully comprehensive insurance without deductible. In the event of damage, you are so well covered and do not have to expect additional costs.

Take out additional insurance

If you are driving on rough, narrow roads, underbody insurance is advisable. If you want to play it safe, you can also take out glass and tire insurance. You can find more information about the necessary insurances in this blog post.

Can I take my pet with me on the trip?

Bring a pet to Las Palmas

Taking pets with you when travelling

Generally, you can take your pet with you on your Las Palmas trip without any problems. If, for example, you want to take your dog with you, make sure to bring a box or a pet safety seat and, if necessary, take out dog liability insurance .

Make sure to remove pet hair as best as possible before dropping off the hired car, as even with pet hair in the hired car, you may be subject to an additional cleaning fee.