Tenerife and the Canary Islands in general are a great destination. Is a vacation in Tenerife worthwhile in winter? Tenerife, thanks to its geographical location, maintains temperatures of up to 22 degrees from December to February. The Canary Island is therefore ideally suited as a winter destination. A special feature, despite these warm temperatures, is the ski resort of Pico del Teide. So from December to February, the warm temperatures can be enjoyed on the coast and you can go skiing anyway. This contrast makes Tenerife the absolute winter insider tip. To get the most out of your Tenerife trip, we recommend booking a cheap car rental at Tenerife Airport. Compare with Driveboo the offers for rental cars at Tenerife Airport to get the best deal.
Where do I pick up my rental car at Tenerife Airport? Depending on the arrival time and airline, you will be able to pick up your luggage at Tenerife Airport (TFS) either on level -1 or on level 0, and then pass through customs, from where you will reach the counter of your car rental company in just a few steps. If the corresponding counter on level -1 is not manned, you will certainly find a contact person on level 0, as all car rental companies have a counter on both levels.
Thanks to your rental car you can easily reach both the north and the south of the island. The journey time from the airport to the capital of Tenerife is about 40 minutes and the route is very well signposted. Go with your rental car in your resort and the surrounding area on a journey of discovery and let the volcanic island of Tenerife captivate you. If you want to make some excursions across the island, you will find some interesting points of contact in the table below:
| Place to visit on Tenerife | Distance to Airport TFS | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 62 km | 41 min |
| San Cristóbal de la Laguna | 64,9 km | 48 min |
| El Rosario | 74,1 km | 54 min |
| Icod de los Vinos | 64,8 km | 1 h 4 min |
| Playa de las Américas | 17,6 km | 15 min |
With a rental car on Tenerife you can explore the best beaches and sights of the island. Tenerife's road system is well developed and is, thanks to the highway TF-1, convenient to discover. Below we have compiled some of the TOP excursion destinations for you:
the Teide National Park with its volcano and observatory
the Cueva del Viento (the only lava cave of this kind in Europe)
the Piscinas Naturales El Caletón near Garachico
the botanical garden in Puerto de la Cruz
the Basilica de Nuestra Senora in Candelaria
Celebrate with the locals in February! Book a vacation in February and join the Tenerife Carnival in Puerto de la Cruz, where the whole island celebrates exuberantly.
A trip to Tenerife in winter is a real insider tip. While on the European mainland cold temperatures prevail, you can escape the cold on a vacation to the Canary Islands. Tenerife has mild temperatures all year round. The summers are not too hot and the winters are very pleasant with an average temperature of 20 degrees. Especially the south of the island is very attractive in winter, as it is a bit milder than the north and also has fewer rainy days. Book a rental car and explore Tenerife according to your own ideas. Winter is ideal to do the following:
