Compare Puerto del Carmen car hire

• Min. age required to hire a car: Usually 21–25
• Which side of the road: Right
• Credit card requirements: Credit cards and debit cards are accepted

Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 may have to pay a surcharge

Picking up the keys to your hire car is easy when you book online. Several car rental companies in Puerto del Carmen are stationed by the coast and some will even deliver your vehicle to your accommodation.

You can take your pick from:

• Elizabeth Rent a Car: +34 928 510 812
• Payless: +34 928 514 459
• CICAR: +34 928 822 900
• Jaira Rent a Car: +34 617 062 427
• Plus Car: +34 928 514 684
• Avia Car: +34 928 513 726

Driving around Puerto del Carmen and the island of Lanzarote is generally safe and straightforward, with A-roads connecting all major destinations on the island.

Hop on the LZ-2 via the LZ-40 to reach the capital, Arrecife, from Puerto del Carmen. Or take the LZ-2 in the other direction to explore Castillo del Aguila – the ancient ‘Eagle Castle’ – and Piscinas Naturales Charcones, where you can swim amid volcanic rock formations.

Away from the coast, both the sensational Parque Natural de Los Volcanes and Timanfaya National Park can be reached within half an hour via the LZ-2 and LZ-67.

If you’re new to driving in Lanzarote, note that speed limits are signposted in km/h, not mph. Standard speed limits in Lanzarote are 20km/h (12 mph) in residential areas, 50km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 90km/h (56 mph) on rural roads and 120km/h (75 mph) on motorways. However, speed limits vary so it’s important to check for signage.

You’ll also be driving on the right-hand side of the road. If you want to overtake, do so on the left. Roundabouts can take some getting used to, as you must yield to traffic coming from the left.