Guide to Driving In Lanzarote - Drive Safe in Lanzarote

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Lanzarote and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.

URBAN SPEED LIMIT

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RURAL SPEED LIMIT

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motorway speed limit

speed limit
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Drink Drive Limit

 

drink and drive limit
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You drive in Lanzarote on the Right side  
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The currency in Lanzarote is 
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To rent a car is   years and to drive is years of age
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Current fuel price in Lanzarote 1.55 €/Ltr

Driving Laws in Lanzarote

Driving in Spain
Pocket guide to driving in Spain
Profile:
Spain
Madrid
EUR €
Driving in Spain
SPEED: (kph)
50
90
120
Speed limit in Spain
Holiday:
Rush hour in Spain
Cameras:
YES
YES
Speed cameras in Spain
FUEL:
1.55
1.51
EUR/Litre
Fuel prices in Spain
See Fuel Price in Spain for full statistics
MIN AGE:
18
21
Min driving age in Spain
DRINK:
50mg
Blood alcohol content
Drink driving in Spain
EMERGENCY:
112
Emergency phone number in Spain
DOCUMENT:
Driving documents in Spain
PHONES:
No
Hands free only
Mobile phone driving in Spain
SEATBELTS:
Yes
Yes
Seat belt in Spain
See here for current child seats law in Spain

Are there any special requirements for driving or hiring a car in Lanzarote?

Rules of the road

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DieselUnleaded
Feb , 2024

€ 1.51

€ 1.55

Jan , 2024

€ 1.48

€ 1.53

Dec , 2023

€ 1.51

€ 1.54

Nov , 2023

€ 1.54

€ 1.57

Parking Information

Parking regulations

Parking around the tourist areas of Lanzarote is plentiful and often free. If you are visiting the Island’s capital city, Arrecife or the area of Puerto de Carmen you will notice pay and display regulations in place. Areas with parking restrictions or which require payment are marked with blue lines. 

Emergency Information

Emergency Information

The Police, fire and Ambulance service can all be contacted on 112
The British consulate can be contacted on +34 928 262508 

What to do in an emergency

Unfortunately driving accidents in Lanzarote are quite common. If you are involved in one you are advised to move away from the road, where possible and wait for the emergency services to arrive. 

Handy Guides

World Driving Guides

Road Signs

Handy Phrases

Autopista Highway/motorway
Calle Street
Salida Exit
Peligro Danger
Gasolina Petrol

Lanzarote Fuel Price History

DieselUnleaded
Feb , 2024

€ 1.51

€ 1.55

Jan , 2024

€ 1.48

€ 1.53

Dec , 2023

€ 1.51

€ 1.54

Nov , 2023

€ 1.54

€ 1.57

Oct , 2023

€ 1.68

€ 1.73

Sep , 2023

€ 1.67

€ 1.75

Aug , 2023

€ 1.56

€ 1.67

Jul , 2023

€ 1.43

€ 1.58

Jun , 2023

€ 1.42

€ 1.58

May , 2023

€ 1.40

€ 1.57

Apr , 2023

€ 1.52

€ 1.63

Mar , 2023

€ 1.59

€ 1.64

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Feb , 2024 1.51 1.55
Jan , 2024 1.48 1.53
Dec , 2023 1.51 1.54
Nov , 2023 1.54 1.57
Oct , 2023 1.68 1.73
Sep , 2023 1.67 1.75
Aug , 2023 1.56 1.67
Jul , 2023 1.43 1.58
Jun , 2023 1.42 1.58
May , 2023 1.40 1.57
Apr , 2023 1.52 1.63
Mar , 2023 1.59 1.64

Hiring a Car

With our Drive Smart guide you're fully prepared to hire a car in Lanzarote and stay safe on unfamiliar roads.
Kellie Hodge
Posted by Kellie Hodge
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Travel writer, customer service guru, Kellie knows the ins and outs of car rental and always happy to share her knowledge on our blog. Favourite country to visit: Spain.

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