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In-terminal vs shuttle car hire at Tenerife South Airport
At Tenerife South Airport, 9 of the 16 car rental desks we rate are inside the terminal and 7 are off-site, reached by shuttle bus.
The desks inside the terminal average 4.8/10 and the shuttle desks 4.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 0.8 points higher on average here. The best-rated desk inside the terminal is AutoReisen, at 8.3/10 (Great); the best-rated shuttle desk is GoByCar, at 5.9/10 (Poor).
Known shuttle rides take 3 to 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus. Ride time is not confirmed yet for GoByCar and Click&Rent. Recent traveller red flags mention the shuttle at GoByCar, Sixt, Click&Rent, Avis, Turisprime, OK Mobility and Budget: allow extra time, especially for the return.
Last updated · reviewed by our editor on · How scores work · All 16 desks at Tenerife South Airport
In the terminal vs shuttle at Tenerife South Airport: side by side
| Measure | In the terminal | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Desks rated | 9 | 7 |
| Average score | 4.8Poor | 4.0Poor |
| Best-rated | AutoReisen (8.3) | GoByCar (5.9) |
| Median starting deposit | €0 (6 of 9 known) | €200 (3 of 7 known) |
| No credit card needed | 4 of 9 | 2 of 7 |
| Getting there | Desk in the terminal | Shuttle ride 3 to 10 minutes |
Desks inside the terminal
Ranked by Counterwise Score.
| Desk | Score | Location | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.AutoReisen | 8.3Great | In terminal | €0 | Not required |
| 2.Cicar | 7.1Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 3.InterRent | 6.1Mixed | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| 4.TopCar | 5.3Poor | In terminal | €0–€900 | Not required |
| 5.Record Go | 3.9Poor | In terminal | €0–€1,100 | Not required |
| 6.Goldcar | 3.4Poor | In terminal | €0–€950 | Required |
| 7.Europcar | 3.4Poor | In terminal | €100–€500 | Required |
| 8.Thrifty | 2.9Poor | In terminal | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 9.Hertz | 2.4Poor | In terminal | €200–€700 | Not required |
Shuttle desks (off-site)
Ranked by Counterwise Score. Ride times exclude the wait for the bus.
| Desk | Score | Shuttle ride | Deposit | Credit card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.GoByCar | 5.9Poor | Shuttle | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 2.Sixt | 5.3Poor | Shuttle 5 min | €300 | Not required |
| 3.Click&Rent | 4.1Poor | Shuttle | €200–€1,000 | Required |
| 4.Avis | 3.7Poor | Shuttle 3 min | €200 | Not required |
| 5.Turisprime | 3.2Poor | Shuttle 3 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 6.OK Mobility | 3.2Poor | Shuttle 10 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
| 7.Budget | 2.5Poor | Shuttle 3 min | Not confirmed yet | Required |
In-terminal vs shuttle at Tenerife South Airport: questions and answers
Are in-terminal or shuttle car hire desks better at Tenerife South Airport?
At Tenerife South Airport, the 9 desks inside the terminal average 4.8/10 and the 7 shuttle desks 4.0/10, so the desks inside the terminal score 0.8 points higher on average here. Scores vary a lot within each group, so compare the desks themselves.
Which car hire desks are in the terminal at Tenerife South Airport?
9 desks are inside the terminal: AutoReisen (8.3/10), Cicar (7.1/10), InterRent (6.1/10), TopCar (5.3/10), Record Go (3.9/10), Goldcar (3.4/10), Europcar (3.4/10), Thrifty (2.9/10) and Hertz (2.4/10).
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car hire desks at Tenerife South Airport?
The shuttle ride takes 3 to 10 minutes, plus the wait for the bus: Sixt about 5 min, Avis about 3 min, Turisprime about 3 min, OK Mobility about 10 min and Budget about 3 min. Ride time not confirmed yet for GoByCar and Click&Rent.
What is the best-rated shuttle car hire desk at Tenerife South Airport?
GoByCar is the best-rated off-site desk at Tenerife South Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 5.9/10 (Poor). It is followed by Sixt (5.3/10) and Click&Rent (4.1/10).
What is the best-rated car hire desk in the terminal at Tenerife South Airport?
AutoReisen is the best-rated desk inside the terminal at Tenerife South Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.3/10 (Great). It is followed by Cicar (7.1/10) and InterRent (6.1/10).
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.