To get around the island freely, it's best to hire a car in Maspalomas. There are a total of 7 car rental companies in Gran Canaria. Their offices are located on the main street in Maspalomas and you can also ask the staff at the reception desk of your hotel about car hire.
In addition, if you rent a car in Maspalomas or at the airport, tourists are allowed to leave the vehicle in a special parking lot near the Las Palmas airport terminal. All rental companies have offices in the airport building:
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Cicar
- Goldcar
- Avis
A cheap car rental in Maspalomas averages 15-20 EUR per day, depending on the class and make of the car. You'll need a passport, driver's license (domestic licenses are fine) and a credit card to complete the rental agreement. A certain amount of money is blocked on the card. Child seats are provided free of charge at some companies.
Car rental in Maspalomas around the clock is practically not carried out, at the airport with a preliminary booking at any time of day tourists will be waiting for an employee of the company and the car. Parking can sometimes be a problem in the summer with the influx of tourists - you have to park your car a decent distance from the point you need it.
