South Tenerife Car Rental – Complete Resort Guide

South Tenerife is the island’s most popular holiday area — sunny weather, beaches, nightlife, and fast access from Tenerife South Airport.

If you’re staying in the south, renting a car gives you freedom to explore resorts, hidden beaches, mountain roads, and even Mount Teide — all on your own schedule.

This guide covers the three main resort zones and shows where renting makes the most sense.

🏖 Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje is known for upscale hotels, family beaches, and easy access to southern attractions.

Best for:

• luxury resorts
• Siam Park area
• calm beaches

👉 Full local guide:
Cicar Costa Adeje Car Rental
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-costa-adeje/

Approx. 20 minutes from Tenerife South Airport.

🌴 Playa de las Américas

Playa de las Américas is the nightlife and entertainment hub of southern Tenerife, with a long beachfront promenade and central location.

Best for:

• nightlife + beach mix
• walkable resort area
• fast airport access

👉 Full local guide:
Cicar Playa de las Américas Car Rental
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-playa-de-las-americas/

Approx. 15 minutes from Tenerife South Airport.

🌊 Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos offers a calmer vibe, a ferry port, and wide sandy beaches — popular with families and longer stays.

Best for:

• relaxed atmosphere
• ferry connections
• family trips

👉 Cicar Los Cristianos Car Rental

✈️ Resort Pickup or Airport Rental – What’s Better?

Many travelers wonder whether it’s better to rent in town or directly at
Tenerife South Airport.

Resort pickup

✔ close to your hotel
✔ no airport paperwork

❌ limited availability
❌ fewer car choices

Airport pickup

✔ widest selection
✔ usually cheaper
✔ better for late arrivals
✔ automatics and SUVs easier to find

👉 Airport guide:
Cicar Tenerife South Airport Car Rental
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-tenerife-south-airport/

For most visitors, airport pickup is the safest option in high season.

💰 Typical Car Rental Prices in South Tenerife

Approximate daily ranges:

Prices depend heavily on season and availability.

🔄 Cicar vs Comparing All Suppliers

Cicar is a solid local brand — but it only shows its own cars.

Comparison platforms show dozens of suppliers at once.

This is why many travelers compare first — then decide.

🚘 Best Option If Cicar Is Sold Out

When Cicar has no cars (very common in summer), head straight here:

👉 Best Alternatives to Cicar in Tenerife
https://autolisboa.com/best-cicar-alternatives-tenerife/

That page compares airport and resort suppliers and usually reveals cheaper or newer vehicles.

Most people end up there when:

✔ booking last minute
✔ needing automatic transmission
✔ traveling July–September
✔ looking for SUVs or family cars

🔗 Related Cicar Guides

Main hub:

👉 Cicar Tenerife Car Rental – Complete Guide
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-tenerife-car-rental/

South Tenerife cluster:

• Cicar Tenerife South Airport
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-tenerife-south-airport/

• Cicar Costa Adeje
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-costa-adeje/

• Cicar Playa de las Américas
https://autolisboa.com/cicar-playa-de-las-americas/

• Best Alternatives to Cicar
https://autolisboa.com/best-cicar-alternatives-tenerife/

✅ Final Thoughts

South Tenerife is the easiest place on the island to explore by car.

Whether you stay in Costa Adeje, Playa de las Américas, or Los Cristianos, having your own vehicle means:

✔ flexible beach hopping
✔ mountain trips to Teide
✔ no dependence on tours or taxis

Start by checking Cicar — but always compare first for the best deal.