Finding the Avis car hire desk at Fuerteventura Airport is easy. Once you land, there will be friendly staff on-hand to organise your car rental for Fuerteventura.

Travelling in the comfort of your own hire car will give you the chance to visit the furthest reaches of this Canary Island at your leisure.

What kind of vehicle do you need? A large SUV for a big family? An eco-friendly compact car to zip around the city? Whatever you’re looking for, Avis car hire at Fuerteventura Airport will have you covered. Our vehicles offer practicality, performance and comfort, so you can enjoy your trip as much as possible. Get in touch for more information about the exact models that are available.

Fuerteventura is an island brimming with incredible landscapes, mouth-watering cuisine and pristine beaches. It boasts a rich history and culture down every street you turn, and when touring the island by car you’ll have easy access to all that this destination has to offer.

The island’s capital, Puerto del Rosario, is just seven minutes from the airport by car. Driving along the FV-2, you’ll be greeted by coastal views and stretches of sandy beaches. The town centre has a plethora of shops and boutiques, and the wide range of restaurants serve up both local and international cuisine. Fresh fish is caught daily in the island’s waters, and appears on most menus every day.

During your trip, make sure you visit the island’s famous salt museum, called the Museo de la Sal. Locals have been producing salt from the island’s ‘salinas’, or salt basins, for over a hundred years. Although it’s called a museum, these basins are still fully operational. Walk through the cone-shaped salt pikes and see how workers harvest the mineral.

Between the one-humped camels, the charming goats (which outnumber the island’s human population), and the fearless Barbary squirrels, that will eat food from your hands, Fuerteventura has a wealth of wildlife on show. The island’s goats produce cheeses that are famous across the Canary Islands.

With an Avis car rental you’ll be able to explore all of this and more, at your own leisurely pace.

Which side of the road?
In Spain, please drive on the right side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may not be used at all whilst driving
• Dipped headlights must be used in poor daylight visibility
• Cyclists have right of way, at all times

• Do not use headphones when driving (except hearing aids)
• Always use indicators, you will be fined for not using indicators when needed

Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Motorways: 120km/h (74mph)

• Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat

• Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.

This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.

We’ve unlocked Spain’s driving rules and regulations for your journey to help keep you safe and avoid the unexpected. Familiarise yourself with our comprehensive guide.

There are plenty of wonderful surprises to see when exploring the island beyond Puerto del Rosario. The island itself takes about two hours to drive from the northernmost to the southernmost point, and there are exceptional sights to discover along the way.

Parque Natural de Corralejo
This nature park is easily reached by car and it's just a 20-minute journey from the airport. Stretching 10 km along the coast, the park features a diversity of landscapes; the sand dunes and rocky outcrops extending into the sea are particularly striking. There are also excellent spots for sunbathing and swimming here.

Centro de Arte Canario
Just north of Fuerteventura Airport is Centro de Arte Canario. This is an unusual art museum that’s well worth a visit. There are sculptures in the museum’s gardens and the galleries exhibit pieces from local Canary Island artists. Two of these galleries are also devoted to Alberto Manrique, a celebrated painter.

Jandía Natural Park
An hour-and-thirty-minute drive from Fuerteventura airport is Jandía Natural Park. The beaches here are nothing short of stunning, stretching far along the coastline. In this part of the island, the sand seems particularly white and the sea that much clearer. Visit the park’s lighthouse, which is also a museum, to discover more about this nature reserve. Keep a lookout for wildlife like Egyptian vultures and kestrels, which soar through the skies.

Everywhere you drive to on Fuerteventura you’re sure to enjoy the journey and the destination.

What is driving like in Spain?

The roads in Spain are generally in good condition, and most towns and cities are relatively well-connected. Driving on the open road in the countryside is a breeze, although traffic coming in and out of Spain’s major cities can be noticeably bad.

Is it expensive to hire a car in Spain?

Avis has competitively-priced vehicles for all budgets throughout Spain, and the country is one of the cheapest in Europe for car hire. Check out our available hubs, and contact us to see how easily you can get out on the Spanish roads in the vehicle of your choice.

Is English spoken in Fuerteventura?

The official language in Fuerteventura is Spanish, but as one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations you will find that in hotels, restaurants and bars, English is also widely spoken wherever you go. Maybe pick up a phrase book, and make a little effort to speak some basic Spanish, and you’ll get by just fine.