EUROPCAR Car Rental at Lanzarote Airport

Lanzarote Airport is one of the largest airports serving the Canary Islands, and in particular, the island of Lanzarote. This is the island located the furthest east of all seven Canaries, and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. Lanzarote Airport handled 4.9 million passengers in 2010, and is served by the popular airline companies of Ryanair, Air Berlin, Air Europa, Binter Canarias and Thomas Cook Airlines. Passengers in need of transport on the island can make use of Lanzarote Airport car hire options, as many car rental companies have offices within the terminal building of the airport, including Europcar. A rented vehicle from Europcar is the perfect way to explore the beautiful island of Lanzarote.

Europcar Lanzarote Airport is open from 07:30 to 22:30, throughout the week, however, they can also be open earlier or later with extra charges should it be required. Customers of Europcar should always provide their flight details when making a vehicle reservation, so that Europcar can know when to expect you should your flight be delayed for whichever reason. Europcar may wait for you without any extra charges should this be the case. Passengers arriving at Lanzarote Airport are advised to book their rented car in advance of their holiday, from an online website or directly from Europcar, as car hire can be in high demand during the busy times of the island, and especially during the summer. Europcar offers a comprehensive website with all their company details and rental terms and conditions, or customers can hire their vehicle from other online sources related to Europcar.

The Lanzarote Airport car rental counters of various car hire companies can be found in the arrival areas of the two terminal buildings at the airport. Terminal 1 is used for the majority of both international and domestic flights, and for arrivals and departures, with passengers arriving on the ground floor of the terminal. The car hire companies in this terminal building are also found on the ground floor level. Terminal 2 is a newer construction for Lanzarote Airport, and is dedicated to use by airline companies with flights to and from the other Canary Islands. The car hire companies are conveniently located in this terminal by the exit doors of the baggage reclaim area, and can be accessed from the main arrivals lobby as well. All areas of the airport are within easy walking distance of one another, and passengers can easily reach their rented car as well, as it will be parked in the parking lot nearby.

Before leaving Lanzarote airport, ensure that you are comfortable with the workings of your vehicle. Feel free to ask all questions necessary before getting on your way. Check which type of fuel to use in your vehicle, and that you have all emergency numbers for use should they be required. All rented cars from Europcar will be given to the customer with a full tank of fuel, and depending on the length of the rental contract, the vehicle will be returned either full or as empty as possible. Customers with longer rentals will pay upfront for a full tank and return the car empty, while customers with a vehicle for less than three days can simply return the vehicle as it was received, with a full tank. From Lanzarote Airport, motorists can travel north to the capital city of the island, Arrecife, and Costa Teguise, or south-west, to Puerto del Carmen and Puerto Calero. The main road that provides access to the airport and many other regions on the island is the LZ-2 motorway.

Vehicles offered for hire from Europcar, at Lanzarote Airport, include the Renault Clio and VW Polo, and these two vehicles are found in the Economy car category. The Economy category contains vehicles that can, in general, seat four or five passengers, and they have very good rental rates. They are ideal for nipping around the island of Lanzarote. Compact cars are other very popular choices, as they come with cheaper rental rates as well, but are slightly larger than Economy cars. They may be similar to the Fiat Linea or the Seat Leon 1.9. Alternative vehicle categories are Intermediate, with the Seat Altea XL, Fullsize, similar to the Seat Alhambra seating seven passengers, and Standard, with the Mercedes Vito with room for up to nine people and a couple of luggage items. Many of Europcar's vehicles are considered to be fuel efficient, and friendly for the environment as well.

Options for customers hiring a vehicle from Europcar include the rental of car seats, satellite navigation systems, luggage racks and possibly hand controls for disabled drivers, while a one way hire may be useful for customers who are not returning to the airport. At Lanzarote Airport, hand controls can be requested free of charge, but should be booked in advance, as they are only used on certain types of automatic vehicles. A one way hire from the airport may incur additional charges, depending on the length of the rental and the ultimate destination of the rented car. Passengers will also need to confirm with Europcar if their one way hire from Lanzarote Airport can be taken off the island, onto ferries.

All further details can be obtained from Europcar, at Lanzarote Airport.

Address: Lanzarote Airport – San Bartolome
Terminal 1 – Guasimeta
35509 Lanzarote
Spain

Telephone Number: +34 911505000

Fax Number: +34 913444956