Car Hire Arrecife

Car hire companies with offices near Arrecife:

• Hertz (Tel: +34 928 84 61 90)
• Interrent (Tel: +34 912 10 67 69)
• Thrifty (Tel: +34 928 84 61 90)
• Avis (Tel: +34 928 09 23 30)
• Europcar (Tel +34 911 50 50 00)

Tips for hiring a car in Arrecife

• Consider collecting your car in Arrecife from Lanzarote Airport, there are more rental agents offering a wider range of cars based at the airport and it's a short taxi ride away.
• Book one way car hire in Arrecife and return the car to the airport on your way home
• Check the rental deposit required from the rental agent as this varies between car hire companies, generally speaking, cheaper rental agent have higher deposits
• Book the smallest car you need, if renting direct from Arrecife you may not need to consider your airport luggage and can save money by booking a smaller car
• Remember to drive on the right hand side of the road and that speed limits are in KPH

Arrecife Mini Guide

Arrecife is the capital of Lanzarote and is a lively port city approximately 5km from Arrecife airport.  Buses operate from the airport to the city.  About half of the Island’s population reside in Arrecife.  It is the principle commercial and administrative area of the Island.  The Grand Hotel, the tallest building on Lanzarote, dominates the skyline.

This hotel has a rotating restaurant at the top of the building where one can dine and take in the stunning views of the island. There is a main seafront promenade and some parks.  Some of the best shopping on the Island can be found here and a market is also held on the sea front on Wednesdays. A few of the attractions worth a visit are the El Charco de San Gines, a salt-water lagoon in the centre of the city surrounded by fishermen’s houses, La Casa de los Arroyo and the museums of Castles of San Jose and San Gabriel.

Ferries and cruise ships sail from the Puerto de los Marmoles to Las Palmas in Gran Canaria.

Arrecife is the capital of the island of Lanzarote and whilst not everyone’s choice of a holiday resort it can be a great place to stay, especially if you have a hire car to get out and explore the island.

In the city there’s a pretty beach called El Reducto which is protected by the reef that gave the city its name. Because of this the water is calm and warm, great for safe bathing. For a bit of history and culture, visit San Gabriel Castle which was originally wooden until, after a fire, it was replaced in stone.