Which documents do I need to rent a car in Tenerife?

A valid driving licence, a passport or national ID card and a credit card in the main driver’s name. Some licences issued outside the EU also need an International Driving Permit.

Snow and ice warning sign on the TF-21 road to Teide, Tenerife

We check the same documents for every rental, whether you pick up the car at the office or the airport.

Driving licence

Licences issued in the EU and EEA are valid in Spain. A licence from another country may need an International Driving Permit; check the DGT rules for your country before you travel.

Identity document

A passport, or a national ID card for EU citizens. The name must match the driving licence and the credit card.

Credit card for the deposit

We block the security deposit on a credit card in the main driver’s name. Debit cards and cash are not accepted for the deposit.

Additional drivers

Each additional driver shows their own licence and ID at pick-up and must meet the age and experience requirements for the car.

Questions

Questions about this topic

Can I use a digital driving licence?

Please bring the physical card. We cannot accept a photo or an app on its own.

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