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Category E Car Rental Tenerife, Quick Facts
Car Rental in Tenerife Category E Cars
Ready for a road trip? Renting with Club Canary is easy. All you need is your driving licence, with no security deposit for most drivers and no fuss. Book with a small down payment online and pay the rest in cash or card when our local partner hands over the keys. You get unlimited kilometres and insurance included, and the car is delivered and collected right at your hotel or apartment. Category E is our group of five compact, economical cars, in both manual and automatic, so you pick the one that fits your trip and your budget.
Below: the five cars and their specs, one simple price table that covers all of them, the delivery zones and fees, everything that is included, and the full terms. We hold nothing back.
Licence only, no security deposit for most drivers, and a small down payment to reserve. Insurance and unlimited kilometres are included, and the car comes to your door in South Tenerife. Best Price Guarantee included. Rated 4.8/5 from 1,375+ verified reviews.
From about 65€ per day, cheaper the longer you rent. You pay a deposit now and the balance on delivery.
Easy Category E Car Rental in Tenerife
Looking for an easy, affordable way to get around Tenerife? Category E is our value group of five compact and economical cars, from a light petrol Polo to comfy crossovers like the Citroen C4 Cactus and Renault Captur. They are light on fuel, simple to park in tight streets, and come in both manual and automatic, so there is a match whatever you like to drive. Pick your model below, then set your dates and delivery in the booking box.
Rent a Volkswagen Polo in Tenerife
The Volkswagen Polo is a compact 5-seat hatchback with a 1.2 petrol engine, an easy and economical car for couples and small families. Light on fuel, simple to park and relaxed to drive around the island.
Rent a Volkswagen Golf in Tenerife
The Volkswagen Golf is a 5-seat automatic compact, a step up in space and comfort while staying easy to handle. A solid all-rounder for exploring Tenerife with a bit more room.
Rent a Seat Leon in Tenerife
The Seat Leon is a 5-seat manual compact for drivers who prefer a manual gearbox. Sporty to drive and economical, a good pick if you are happy shifting your own gears on the island roads.
Rent a Citroen C4 Cactus in Tenerife
The Citroen C4 Cactus is a 5-seat automatic crossover with a higher, comfy ride. Roomy and relaxed, a nice choice for couples or small families who want a bit more presence on the road.
Rent a Renault Captur in Tenerife
The Renault Captur is a 5-seat automatic crossover, compact on the outside but roomy inside. Easy to park in tight Tenerife streets while still comfortable for island road trips.
Category E Car Rental Prices in Tenerife
All five Category E cars share the same daily rate, so you can pick any model for the same price. The longer you rent, the cheaper the day rate works out.
Delivery And Pickup in Tenerife
Our local partner delivers the car to your hotel or apartment and collects it again at the end, so there is no rental desk queue. If you are not at a hotel, just pick a well-known nearby spot as the meeting point, be on time, and keep your phone handy.
Delivery Zones And Fees
- Free delivery and pickup in South Tenerife, including Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Callao Salvaje and Playa Paraiso.
- Tenerife South Airport: 30€ each way (30€ delivery and 30€ return).
- North Tenerife (such as Santa Cruz or Puerto de la Cruz) is not part of the standard delivery area. It can be arranged for rentals over 4 days, or from 60€ otherwise.
Staying in the north? The easy option is to take a bus to the Los Cristianos bus station, where we deliver your car for free. You can return it there or at the airport, with no extra delivery fee.
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Included And Requirements
- Insurance included on every rental.
- Unlimited kilometres, no extra charge.
- Manual and automatic cars available.
- Free delivery and pickup in South Tenerife.
- No security deposit for most drivers.
- Baby and child seats on request, free.
- Driving licence required, bring it on the day.
- Minimum rental is 24 hours.
- Deposit online, balance in cash or card on delivery.
- Drivers under 24 or newly licensed: 400€ deposit.
- Extra driver 5€ per day, paid on arrival.
- Return the car with the same fuel level.
Rental Terms And Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before your booking.
- Between 48 and 72 hours before: you lose your deposit.
- Between 12 and 48 hours before: an extra 20€ per day applies, up to 100€.
- Less than 12 hours before, or no-show: 30€ per day applies, up to 150€.
Booking And Payment
- Reserve with a down payment online, no credit card details needed to book.
- Pay the balance on delivery, cash or card.
- Minimum rental period is 24 hours.
Using The Car
- The car is for use on Tenerife only. To take it to another island you need a rental of over 4 days, and you must check with us first (we cannot guarantee it).
- No off-road driving, it is not covered by the insurance.
- Lost keys and tyre damage from improper driving, such as drifting, are not covered.
- Do not leave valuables in the car. If a window is broken or damage happens, contact us right away.
- You should be able to communicate in basic English or Spanish in case of a minor accident or a police check.
The Cars And Fuel
- Our fleet is maintained and cleaned regularly. Some cars are almost new, others show honest signs of use. These are safe, reliable cars, not a high-end rental.
- All cars are insured. Minor scratches are common from tight parking in Tenerife, and pre-existing marks are not charged. You are welcome to photograph the car on delivery.
- Return the car with the same amount of fuel it had on delivery. The driver shows you the nearest petrol station and which fuel to use.
Delivery And Delays
- We deliver to your hotel or a well-known nearby location. Please be on time and keep your phone handy.
- We aim to be punctual, but traffic can cause delays. If we are more than 15 minutes late, please contact us.
- At the end, we contact you at pickup time. You can also leave the keys at your hotel or apartment reception.
If driving feels like too much on holiday, our guided bus tours are a relaxed alternative. Explore them at Tenerife bus tours.
Questions or a group booking? Chat with our local team on WhatsApp, we reply fast.
Club Canary's Honest Take
Real talk from your local team in the Canary Islands
These are honest, everyday cars, not a high-end rental. Category E is the value pick: small, economical models that are cheap to run and easy to park. You get your licence, a small deposit online, and no security deposit for most drivers, with insurance and unlimited kilometres included and the car brought to your door in the south.
Two honest things. Some of these cars are manual and some automatic, so check the one you want before booking. And free delivery covers South Tenerife, so if you are in the north the easy move is a bus to Los Cristianos, or a delivery fee from 60€. Under 24 or just passed your test? There is a 400€ deposit.
Cheap, easy car rental, no fuss, explore Tenerife your way.
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