Some holidaymakers are loathe to hire a car when abroad. Especially if it involves driving on the “wrong side of the road”. But getting around on the small island of Lanzarote is easy. As the roads are quiet and safe – especially outside of the three main resorts of Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and Puerto del Carmen. Whilst car hire in Lanzarote is also very affordable.
Unlike say the Balearics Lanzarote enjoys a year round holiday season. So rental car rates aren’t hiked up during peak times as a result. With prices starting at round €90 per week for a standard economy two door model.
Anyone planning to hire a car needs to provide their drivers licence and proof that they are over 23 years of age. And before touring the island it is worth noting that there are a few key cultural differences. Indicating for example is deemed largely superfluous in most situations. Except when slowing down quickly or to signal that a car in front is about to make some sort of turning manoeuvre. Giving way to the left and not the right is also the other most obvious difference in driving styles.
That aside however the rules of the road remain much as they are in the UK. And as Lanzarote is so small is it is easy to explore. With loads of attractions to tempt visitors away from their Lanzarote villas and hotels. Most pertinently most of these can only be reached by organised tour or car. As local bus services don’t extend to most of the key sites.
The best known attraction on the island is the Timanfaya Volcano Park which was created by massive eruptions in the 18th century. This attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists in their cars every year. And is well worth exploring as the scenery here really is out of this world.
Possibly the best and most picturesque route on the island takes visitors through the former island capital of Teguise on the LZ10. Which is home to hundreds of historic buildings. Before winding down into the Valley of 1000 Palms and the village of Haria. A stunning sight when viewed from above as thousands of Canarian palm crowns sway gently in the breeze.
From here drivers can then complete their tour of the north at the Mirador del Rio. Which offers incredible views down to the small neighbouring island of La Graciosa.
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