Guide to Driving in the Canary Islands

A truly breath taking getaway with a volcanic backdrop, car hire in the Canary Islands is the perfect way to discover the islands of El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote and Tenerife.

An extraordinary mixture of pine woods, sand dunes, mountains and flowers makes the Canary Islands a wonderful place to drive around and explore. The landscape here varies from that suitable for walkers to that geared towards sun worshippers. Book car rental in the Canary Islands and escape to one of many island paradises.

Why not read our Canary Islands travel guide, you may also like to view information about destinations in the Canary Islands.

Essential Driving Information

• Seat belts are to be worn in the front and rear of the vehicle.
• Traffic drives on the right here.
• If drivers need glasses they must carry a spare pair in the glove box, just in case they lose or break the main pair.
• If an accident occurs, one warning triangle must be placed in front of the car and one at the back.
• If you need to exit a stationary vehicle on a motorway or main road, you and any passengers must wear a reflective jacket or waistcoat.
• Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the front of the car unless in an approved seat or harness.
• The blood alcohol limit is 50mg alcohol per 100ml blood. For drivers with less than two years’ experience the blood alcohol limit is 30mg per 100ml blood.
• It is prohibited to use full headlights in built-up areas, sidelights or dipped headlights must be used. You must use dipped headlights in tunnels.
• You must not sound the horn at any time in urban areas, except in an emergency. You can however flash your lights instead.
• In one way streets in some cities, vehicles must be parked on the side of the road where houses bear uneven numbers on uneven days of the month, and on the side of even numbers on even days.
• It is forbidden to use earpieces or headphones while driving. Only fully hands-free phone systems are permitted.

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