Car hire Fuerteventura

Lying off the coast of Morocco, Fuerteventura is one of the quieter Canary Islands. It features stunning beaches and an intriguing interior, which is best explored by car and on foot. Visitors can compare car hire and then head to the beaches of the south and the villages of the interior, or park up and take in the stunning harbour of Puerto del Rosario.

The airport is near the capital, Puerto del Rosario, and mostly receives charter flights from European cities, including from Spain, and from the other islands in the Canary chain. There is also a port at Puerto del Rosario, with regular ferries from nearby Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. A port in the south, Morro del Jable, receives ferries from Tenerife.

Public transport options consist of a sketchy bus service and taxis, and as the island is quite large, it is best to pre-book cheap car hire in Fuerteventura and go at your own pace. Cars can be booked online and picked up at the airport. Fuerteventura car hire depots here include Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Hertz all available.

Driving rules here are the same as in mainland Spain. Motorists drive on the right, so Brits should remember to look left at roundabouts. They should also always carry their UK driving licence and passport while in the car. Tourists need to be at least 21 years old to rent a car, and while vehicles will come with full insurance, travellers should note of any excess.

Most tourists come to Fuerteventura for the beaches, with the best of them located in Jandia in the south. There is also good sunbathing in the north, while Puerto del Rosario is the main town boasting a pretty harbour. There are also some interesting villages and volcanoes in the centre, which are best travelled to by booking car rental in Fuerteventura.