Why Rent a Car in Lanzarote?

Going on vacation is expensive so isn't it important to save every penny you can and economize in all possible ways? Yes and no. If your economizing is cutting in to your fun, what is the point of even going on vacation? Car rental is one expensive part of your vacation budget that is tempting to cut out. It depends on where you are going and what you are going to do there as to whether you rent a car or not.

I will be the first to admit that car rental in Lanzarote is expensive. You may spend (once you add in the car hire insurance) $500 for a week's rental. That is a big chunk of money and, at a time when everyone is trying to do more with less, you have to ask yourself if you really need the car. Depending on your Lanzarote holidays plans the answer could be a resounding Yes! or a simple "Nope. Don't need a car this time."

Luckily Lanzarote car rental is pretty straightforward -- if you do decide you want a rental, even for a few days. The airport has a good selection if agencies. Cicar car hire is the local agency and they service all of the Canaries. They started on Lanzarote in the mid-60s when tourism really began to take off. All the major American brands are represented, too. So if you always go with Hertz, you still can. Several well known Spanish companies are also well represented, so if you have a club card with one of those agencies, you are covered for vacation.

Why would you rent a car for your island holiday? It really does depend on your itinerary. If you want to explore the lesser known areas and find the little family run vineyards or the bodegas that locals eat at, you will want a car. The taxis service is fine, but you will waste time and money going that route. The taxi takes you to a vineyard and waits? With the meter running? Or he leaves and you have to call another taxi two hours later? The only reason to use a taxi in this case is if you have indulged too much at the vineyard and you shouldn't drive. The roads in Lanzarote are well maintained, but the winding high roads can be treacherous and if you are in any way impaired, you could hurt yourself or someone else.

All that said, you can have an amazing and memorable Lanzarote vacation and never shell out the money for a rental. Between the entertainment offered at the resorts, including day trips using their tour buses, and the amusements of town and beach, you can stay within a 10 mile radius and feel like you have done Lanzarote!