Why you should consider hiring a car when on holiday in Lanzarote

Lanzarote, popular with europeans as a holiday destination, is the perfect location for people looking for year round sunshine. Wether its a one week of two week vacation, the climate, food and culture can certainly make for a relaxing and entertaining holiday. One of the big pulls to Lanzarote is the weather but there is a lot more that the island has to offer holiday makers who fancy venturing outside of their resort.

One of the easiest and most convenient ways of exploring the island outside of your resort is by car. There is no shortage of car hire companies in Lanzarote, and you will probably see more than one branch of the same company in any of the resorts.

Car hire in Lanzarote is very reasonably priced as is the cost of fuel. The reality is that as Lanzarote is such as small island you would do well to get through a full tank in a week, even if you visit all the attractions and towns on the map!

In terms of the type of car on offer, you can pretty much get whatever you fancy driving. Be it a small economical car, a family MPV or a convertible sports car to enjoy the sunshine in!

So why would you hire a car when on holiday in Lanzarote?

Visiting the attractions...

There are a number of attractions spread out around the island - some natural and some man made - some a combination of the two - but some of them aren't accessible from the main resorts without a car or excursion. Attractions such as the Timanfaya National Park, Guinate Tropical Park, Rancho Texas Park and the Lanzarote Water Park are all worth a visit and then there is the famous Mirador del Rio, Green Caves and Jameos del Agua that provide a perspective on the culture and history of the island.

Visiting other resorts...

Been to Lanzarote before but always end up staying in the same resort Why not venture further afield and spend a day in one of the other resorts. Maybe take a trip into Arrecife to see what 'city' life is like on the island.

Sampling the 'Real' Lanzarote

Lanzarote isn't just about the holiday resorts. By jumping in a car and driving around you will pass through some quiet, rural parts of the island such as the Wine Regions. Drive through Haria and the valley of 1000 Palms and sample what real Lanzarote towns are like.

Finally, if you like your shopping then a trip up to Teguise Market on a Sunday is a great way to empty your wallet on gifts for both yourself and the family back at home.

Whilst the weather on Lanzarote is usually pretty good, from time to time the sun might not show. It might even rain! Jumping in a car on an 'off' day is a great and cost effective way of seeing Lanzarote at your own pace.

Why I would recommend hiring a car when you visit Lanzarote

Lanzarote - a very popular holiday destination, thanks to its year round warm climate, long hours of sunshine and gorgeous beaches. The first thing you think of when some one mentions Lanzarote is the beach and the weather but with the use of a car you can see and sample so much more of the island and what it has to offer.

Lanzarote is an island with an impactful history. In the late 1800's volcanic eruptions shaped the area that we now know as the Timanfaya National Park. It is unfortunate that many people who visit Lanzarote might not even know about this magnificent national reserve. Stemming from the volcanic activity there are other attractions around the island that have been created out o lava bubbles and tunnels. These creations, made by man from natural events are very popular and you wont find anything quite like them anywhere in the world.

With a hire car you can also venture out to other events taking place around the island, such as the weekly Teguise market. This takes place every sunday morning until 2pm and you can literally spend hours looking at the local crafts, leather goods and other products that are on sale. There is local entertainment on aswell, which all comes together to make a great atmosphere.

If you or your family likes animals then you can jump in your car and visit the Guinate Tropical Park in the North of the island, where you can see all sorts of wild birds, or visit the Rancho Texas Park just outside Puerto del Carmen, where they have also just introduced a new water park area - great fun for all the family!

Of course, having a car just means that, if you want to, you can get out of your resort and go and sample the different areas of Lanzarote. Imagine that you are staying for two weeks, and one day you wake up and its cloudy. If you fancied doing something a little different you could head over to Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote to find out how the locals really live - or simply see what the other resorts are like and how they differ from the one you are staying in.

Having a car means you can stretch your mind further afield. You can try different beaches, sample the foods of restaurants in other places, and if you are in Lanzarote at the right time of year you could even go and see one of the local carnivals.

Car Hire in Lanzarote isnt expensive, especially if you book before you travel. Whats more, the cost of diesel and petrol on the island is also very reasonable, and with Lanzarote being such a small island you could find that you experience much more without a huge additional cost.