Is it easy to get around Tenerife without a car?

No desire to drive? You don't have to: Tenerife has an efficient bus service that covers a sizable chunk of the island. Titsa runs guaguas – pronounced wa-was – or public buses. You can find timetables, routes and a handy journey planner on the website.



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Guaguas (pronounced wah-whas) is the name for buses in Tenerife. They are conditioned, green buses are run by a company called Titsa. They operate across the entire island and are a very cheap way to discover Tenerife. Visitors can a Bono card priced between €12 to €25 depending on the number of journeys.

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Want to visit all the fantastic places Tenerife has? You'll definitely need a rental car! However, if you are not an experienced driver, plan to spend most of your holidays on the beach, and do just a couple of tours and day trips, you probably won't want a rental.

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On average a rental car in Tenerife costs $156 per week ($22 per day).

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Car-free & stress-free Majestic and wild, Fuerteventura is the second-largest island in the Canary archipelago, full of natural wonders and tourist attractions. Luckily, you don't have to bring along your car to the island or rent one upon arrival, as there are multiple ways to explore Fuerteventura car-free!

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If you're planning a trip to Tenerife, I recommend spending a minimum of three days on this magnificent island. During your stay, I suggest exploring the natural wonders of Tenerife, such as the awe-inspiring Mt. Teide. Then, make sure to set aside some time to soak up the sun on one of the island's stunning beaches.

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Cover ground quickly in Tenerife with a ticket for the hop-on, hop-off bus. Climb aboard the double decker bus to ride through Santa Cruz de Tenerife with an accompanying audio guide available in 14 languages.

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If you're planning a trip to Tenerife, I recommend spending a minimum of three days on this magnificent island. During your stay, I suggest exploring the natural wonders of Tenerife, such as the awe-inspiring Mt. Teide. Then, make sure to set aside some time to soak up the sun on one of the island's stunning beaches.

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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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Puerto de la Cruz - is the main tourist resort of the north of the island, and before the motorway and new airport in the south, was the largest holiday resort on Tenerife. Its history dates back as a small fishing village and port to the larger town of La Orotava.

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If you were to ask 'is driving in Tenerife hard? ', I'd have to answer 'no! '. Just like in any other country, some of the roads are in better condition than others, and unlike major cities, a lot of the roads are more narrow.

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Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. You must have sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.

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Island hopping and ferry travel in the Canary Islands. Traveling by ferry in the Canary Islands is easy. There are frequent ferry connections between all the islands.

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The smallest of the main Canary Islands, El Hierro is also the least touristy. If you want a chilled-out holiday in a small fishing village, with wild empty beaches that harbour some superb diving, then this is the place.

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The island's road perimeter is a mere 359 km, meaning you can circumnavigate the entire landmass in just 3-4 hours by car. The best car rental deals can usually be found at the airport. However, there are two airports in Tenerife, so be sure to compare prices before you book.

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Let us start with the basics. In Tenerife they drive on the right hand side of the road with the steering wheel on the left of the vehicle (as in most of Europe, except the UK and Cyprus).

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