Tenerife - Travel Information Getting around (and to) Tenerife

By Car
The best ways to discover the island is to hire a car and drive around. As with most things on Tenerife, car hire is a very competitive market. There are many car rental companies and they all seem to offer more or less the same. You can book in advance. To rent a car you will need a valid driving license (of course!), passport, and you have to be at least 21 years old. Make sure that the price you pay includes mileage and insurance.

By Bus
All the buses have a timetable and you can pick one at the bus stop, station, shops, or perhaps from your hotel. The public bus company, TITSA, operates services throughout the island and offers outstanding value for money.
Buy the "Bus Card", as it is a lot cheaper to pay for the fare with it than by cash, (cost 12 Euros). You can use it to pay for any number of journeys but only for a single passenger until the credit has been exhausted.
Typical fares range from Euros 1.50 for the trip from Los Cristianos to Reina Sofia Airport to14 Euros for the journey from Los Cristianos to Puerto de La Cruz.

By Cycle
There are various companies offering moped hire, scooter hire, and motorcycle hire. The powered machines usually range from 90cc moped/scooters to larger motorcycles such as the Kawasaki Tengai 650. Prices vary depending on the number of days you hire the bike, The more days you hire a bike for the lower the price will get. For hiring bikes, you have to be at least 18 years. Bear in mind that there are some things you should be aware when driving in Tenerife.

By Taxi
One of the best ways to get around Tenerife is to take a taxi. The taxis are usually white Mercedes and are part own by the local authorities. Taxi ranks are plentiful in most parts and you will never normally have to wait long for one
Taxis are recognizable by a green light in the windscreen or on a white roof and an official plate with the letters SP (servicio público – public service).
The main taxi ranks display fixed prices between most popular destinations. Taxis can also be hired for sightseeing. Most offer pre-planned itineraries covering the main island sights for around 80 Euros for a half a day tour.
When taxi drivers turn the meter on, you pay 1 Euro for the flag fall and after that, you will pay 30 centimes per km. If you choose to travel between 10 pm. and 6 Am, on Sundays or holidays and for each piece of luggage carried, you will pay a surcharge of 33 centimes