Car rental Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Thanks to Furauto, you will find the car rental in Gran Canaria you want to enjoy a wonderful stay on the island. Pick up and drop off your vehicle in a simple and economical way taking advantage of our branch system.

Get to know Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with your rental car

Welcome to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island and the province of Gran Canaria. Here you can enjoy the best culture and tradition, but without forgetting the leisure and entertainment. Take advantage of its magnificent temperature and travel around the island with the rental car offered by Furauto.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria shares, with Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the Autonomous Community. Currently, more than 379,000 people live in this city, which makes it the ninth most populated city in Spain.

With an annual average temperature of 21.2°C, it is impossible not to enjoy its four beaches all year round. Las Canteras Beach, a paradise of golden sand, is famous for its natural breakwater formed by a limestone reef of almost three kilometers.

But, if we talk about Las Palmas, we have to refer to the Carnival. A festival with more than 500 years of history in which the Queen and Drag Queen are chosen to represent the island throughout the year.

And if you like history, you will be interested to know that it was on June 24, 1478 when Juan Rejón, who held the position of captain of the Crown of Castile, conquered the island. The first settlement took place in the current neighborhood of Vegueta.

For all these reasons, it is essential that you have your own means of transportation to get to know the island in all its splendor. The car rental service in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria that Furauto offers you is the most complete and best of all is that you can book your vehicle at a very competitive price thanks to our excellent comparator.

How to get to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

All those visitors who wish to reach Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by plane, should know that the airport is located about 20 kilometers from the capital, to which it is connected by the GC-1 highway.

Obviously, being an island, many tourists choose to travel by sea. The port of Las Palmas operates daily routes with the rest of the Canary Islands and, once a week, with Cadiz. In addition, cruise ships from all over the world moor in the Port of Light during the high season.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

To find out how much it costs to rent a car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the best thing to do is to use our comparator. Select the province and the city of pick up and drop off and the dates you wish to reserve your car. Our system will work to offer you the best prices available in the market at that moment.

Where can I pick up and drop off my rental car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?

Furauto allows you to pick up your rental car at the stations and nerve centers of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. But you can also use our branches in San Bartolome de Tirajana and Telde. Browse through our website and find in our search engine the point that best suits your trip.

What are the advantages of renting a car at Gran Canaria Airport?

As it is logical, in this case the great advantage is the location. Get your rental car at Gran Canaria Airport and start moving at your own pace from your arrival to the island. We have a large fleet of vehicles composed of different models fully equipped so that you do not miss anything behind the wheel.

Can I reserve a rental car in Gran Canaria without a credit card?

No. In addition, the card holder must appear as the driver in the contract and be present at the office at the time of payment of the car rental.

How to rent a car in Gran Canaria with fully comprehensive insurance?

With Furauto you can forget your worries on the road. You don't have to do anything special to rent a car in Gran Canaria with fully comprehensive insurance as we always offer this service.

Parking your rental car in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Parking your rental car in Gran Canaria can be quite complicated. From Furauto we recommend that if you are going to hire the services of a hotel, include the parking space. This will save you time and trouble. If not, you can always park in a paid parking. Check the following link for their locations.

You should know that the capital city has a regulated parking system. You should pay attention to the blue and green zones. On the City Hall website you will find all the zones and their rates. If you are lucky, you can leave your vehicle in one of the six free parking lots in the city. These are located in Ruperto Chapi, Manuel de Falla, Doctor Marañón, Juan Saraza Ortiz, Virgen de Loreto and La Ballena Shopping Center.

Visit Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with your rental car

In this wonderful island you will be able to enjoy for days and you will still have things to visit. In order not to miss anything important, here we show you the Top 10 places in Gran Canaria where you can go with your rental car:

1. Vegueta: The oldest area of the city. Here you will find the hermitage of San Antonio Abad and the Plaza Santa Ana (the Casas Consistoriales, the Bishopric, the Casa Regental and the Cathedral of Santa Ana). Stroll through Plaza del Pilar Nuevo, Plaza de Santo Domingo and Plaza del Espíritu Santo.
2. Calle Pelota: Here you will find the Guiniguado Theater and the Vegueta Market, which dates back to 1854.
3. Paseo del Arte: Visit the Casa Colón, the Casa-Museo Pérez Galdós, the Museo Canario, the Museo de Arte Sacro and the Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno.
4. Barrio de Triana-southern part: Enter the Pérez Galdós Theater and stroll through the Plaza Hurtado de Mendoza and Plaza de Cairasco. In the latter is located the Hotel Madrid and the Gabinete Literario.
5. Triana neighborhood - northern part: Do not miss the San Telmo Park and the Quegles Building, an architectural jewel built in 1900.
6. Doramas Park: Beautiful enclosure with native flowers where you can also find the set of the Pueblo Canario, the Nestor Museum and the Hotel Santa Catalina.
7. Port: The marina, the largest of all the Canary Islands, has the honor of celebrating the start of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.
8. Santa Catalina Park: Famous for hosting the Carnival events, next to it is the Elder Museum of Science and Technology and the Miller Building.
9. Alfredo Kraus Auditorium: The southern corner of Las Canteras Beach is guarded by this imposing auditorium, stage of the most important concerts and congresses of the island.
10. Beaches: Enjoy Las Canteras Beach, El Confital Bay, Las Alcaravaneras Beach and La Laja Beach.

Get to know the island of Gran Canaria by Car

Take your car and visit the municipalities of Mogán and Teror. Do not miss the Caldera de Bandama, the Roque Nublo (Tejeda), the Museum and Archaeological Park Cueva Pintada (Gáldar), the Dunes of Maspalomas (San Bartolomé de Tirajana), the Puerto de las Nieves (Agaete) and the Barranco de Guayadeque (Agüimes and Ingenio).