Good to know
- IATA code
- TFS
- ICAO code
- GCTS
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 28 km
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 30
- Rental companies
- 8
- Off-airport offices
- 18
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Rental desks at Tenerife South Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the terminal
Offices 2Outside the airport
Offices 18
At Tenerife South Airport
Tenerife South Airport sits in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona. It is also known as Tenerife South–Reina Sofía Airport. Tenerife South Airport has 1 terminal. Some companies keep desks in the terminals, others sit outside the airport. Tenerife is 28 km away.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
Besides boarding Titsa buses at the terminal, passengers can go on foot to the Casablanca stop beside the highway. Every bus bound for the airport or further on calls there before reaching it.
Other airports near Tenerife
Tenerife has 1 more airport: Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Popular searches at Tenerife South Airport
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Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I pick up the car at Tenerife South Airport?
Some companies keep desks in the terminals, others sit outside the airport.
How far is Tenerife from the airport?
28 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Which car rental companies serve Tenerife South Airport?
At the airport: Europcar, Goldcar, Cicar, Hertz, Sixt, 1 other company and 4 independent offices. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Avis, Cicar, ClickRent, Goldcar, Hertz, 2 other companies and 11 independent offices.







