At Furauto we make it easy for you to book a cheap car rental in El Hierro to make your stay in this beautiful island more comfortable. Pick up and drop off your vehicle at one of our offices in an easy and economical way.
Visit El Hierro with your rental car
Welcome to El Hierro, the Meridian Island. This is the smallest of the Canary Islands, and perhaps the most unknown, but that does not mean that you cannot be surprised by its history, its traditions, its culture, its environment and its beaches.
El Hierro is an island that belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is inhabited by about 10,000 herreños which means that it is the least populated island of this famous Spanish archipelago. Its origin, which dates back more than a million years, makes it the youngest island and the one with the largest number of volcanoes.
La Villa, the capital of El Hierro, is located in the municipality of Valverde. The airport and Puerto de la Estaca are also located in this territory. The island also has two other municipalities: La Frontera and El Pinar.
El Hierro was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2000 and a Geopark in 2014. Both titles have been granted by UNESCO. In addition, this island is the only habitat in the world of the Giant Lizard, a protected species since 1975.
As you can see, despite the small size of this island there is a lot to see. And if you plan to go sightseeing the most comfortable way to move around is to hire a cheap car rental in El Hierro. Use the Furauto online comparator to make your reservation or call us by phone if you want a more personalized attention.
How to get to El Hierro
El Hierro Airport operates daily flights to Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
If you prefer to travel by sea, you can dock at Puerto de la Estaca, in the north of the island, from Puerto de los Cristianos (Tenerife). You can get here from Tenerife South Airport by bus or guagua.
Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in El Hierro?
Furauto allows you to pick up and drop off your rental car in El Hierro Airport as well as in other strategic points of the island. Enter our search engine and select any of our available offices.
Can I cancel my car rental reservation in El Hierro?
At Furauto we know that unforeseen events are part of any trip. If you need to cancel your car rental reservation in El Hierro you should do so at least 48 hours in advance to avoid any cancellation fees. Modifying your reservation is free of charge.
Does Furauto offer road insurance?
Yes, but always within the limits of the national territory. If you travel outside Spain you must have an international assistance insurance.
Parking your rental car in El Hierro
You will have no problem finding a place to park your rental car in El Hierro. On a small and sparsely populated island you don't have to worry about the usual traffic problems of big cities.
Hiking with your rental car in El Hierro
The island of El Hierro has a lot to explore. If you only have a few days, follow our Top 10 of the most important places to visit in the municipality of Valverde.
- Tribute to the Bajada: Sculpture created by the artist Rubén Armiche with all kinds of waste. La Bajada is a pilgrimage that takes Virgen de Los Reyes from La Dehesa to Valverde. The festival takes place every four years, on the first Saturday of July.
- Iglesia de la Concepción: Main religious center of the island. It is located in the center of the city of Villa de Valverde and has most of the historical heritage of El Hierro.
- Ethnographic Center Casa de las Quinteras: It is located to the south of the city, in the street Armas Martell. It also has a small store where you can buy handmade products from El Hierro.
- Garoé: Holy tree that has become the symbol of the island. Visit also its interpretation center.
- Puerto de La Estaca: Visit the main port of the island and swim in the Varadero Beach.
- Pozo de las Calcosas: Viewpoint where we can contemplate the effects created by this peculiar "lava delta".
- Mirador de La Peña: Perfect place to see the depression of El Golfo and understand the process of evolution of a volcanic island.
- Mirador de Isora: Privileged place to detect the three phases of growth of El Hierro, the Tiñor Building, the El Golfo-Las Playas Building and the volcanism of the ridges.
- Isora: In this municipality, in what used to be the Old Casino, we find the Interpretation Center of the Biosphere Reserve.
- La Hoya de Fireba: From here you will have a perfect view of the volcanic structures that formed the island. Specifically, this belongs to the intermediate stage, about 6,000 million years ago.
Get to know El Hierro Island by Car
Continue traveling through the municipality of Valverde to Tiñor, El Tamaduste, Roque de Bonanza, Guarazoca and Echedo.
In La Frontera you will visit the Rural Park of Frontera, the Integral Natural Reserve of Mencáfete and the Special Natural Reserve of Tibataje. Go into El Sabinar and visit the Island Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes.
Travel to the south of the island to visit El Pinar. Do not miss the Cueva de Don Justo, the Orchila Lighthouse, the monument to the Zero Meridian, the Lajial and the Tacorón Cove.