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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)
- Parking in the centre
- Mostly free
- Main roads
- FV-1, FV-2, FV-20
- Region
- Canary Islands
- Population
- 35,667
- City IATA code
- FUE
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 2
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Where to pick up a car in Puerto del Rosario
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City centre
Offices 2
Puerto del Rosario by car
Puerto del Rosario serves as Fuerteventura’s capital and ferry gate, a working town that few visitors stay in for long. The island beyond it is bare and wind-scoured, flat enough that dunes drift across whole stretches of it.
Driving in Puerto del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario is reached by FV-1, FV-2 and FV-20. Parking in the centre is mostly free.
From the airport without a car
Bus lines 3 and 16 connect the airport with Puerto del Rosario, and line 3 starts from the town’s bus station on Avenida Constitución, the hub for routes to the island’s larger towns.
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Day trips from Puerto del Rosario
- La Oliva19 km
- Corralejo31 km
- Costa Calma48 km
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 park in the centre of Puerto del Rosario?
Street parking in the centre is mostly free.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Puerto del Rosario?
In the city centre: Cicar and an independent office. More rental desks are at Fuerteventura Airport.