Lying 125Km off the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is the 4th largest Island in the Canary Island Chain;tourism has been the foundation of its economy for the last 40 years. Driving in the island is easy thus Lanzarote car hire is a favorite option for many visitors wishing to explore the island at their own pace.
The fact is that by having a hire car at their disposal, tourists have a method of getting away from the crowds easily. They don’t have to rely on the public transport system or be constrained by tour company schedules.
The internet opens many doors for travellers wishing to hire a car in Lanzarote. The Web has so many powerful comparison sites that you can easily and quickly search through a large amount of car hire quotes to find the best deals for you and your trip
Car hire in Lanzarote is normally much cheaper than in other part of Europe for example a Peugeot 206 or similar hired for seven days during the last week in June (Thursday to Thursday ) in Lanzarote will cost you under £110 (this quotation includes theft protection, collision damage waiver, third party liability, unlimited mileage, VAT and airport fees).
An important recommendation to follow before performing the car hire procedure is to have examined carefully the type of car you need, remember to take note not only of the number of people you are travelling with but also the amount of extra luggage such as sport equipments you will carry. Choosing whether to hire a manual or an automatic car is a personal choice but bear in mind that automatics cars will cost you more.
Always ensure you read the car rental Terms – Conditions carefully. These cover what does the Price Include, Insurance aspects, Driver’s Licence, Driver’s Age, Additional Driver, Breakdown Assistance, Fuel Policy, Mileage, Tax Rate and Payment Method.
Be aware that if you are travelling with small children you must hire child seats. Baby seats or booster seats are usually categorized as “Optional extras” and a supplement may be payable.
Once at the island, there are a few tips to follow, the first of them is to check that your car hire company gives you a number to call and take their advice in the case of accident; Carry an updated map of Lanzarote in your car is always a good idea. Before you leave the Lanzarote car hire company, make sure you have two hazard traffic triangles in the car. These are a legal requirement and should be placed in front of and behind the car if you have a problem.