Lanzarote, popular with europeans as a holiday destination, is the perfect location for people looking for year round sunshine. Whether it's a one week of two week vacation, the climate, food and culture can certainly make for a relaxing and entertaining holiday. One of the big pulls to Lanzarote is the weather but there is a lot more that the island has to offer holiday makers who fancy venturing outside of their resort.

One of the easiest and most convenient ways of exploring the island outside of your resort is by car. There is no shortage of car hire companies in Lanzarote, and you will probably see more than one branch of the same company in any of the resorts.

Car hire in Lanzarote is very reasonably priced as is the cost of fuel. The reality is that as Lanzarote is such as small island you would do well to get through a full tank in a week, even if you visit all the attractions and towns on the map!

In terms of the type of car on offer, you can pretty much get whatever you fancy driving. Be it a small economical car, a family MPV or a convertible sports car to enjoy the sunshine in!

So why would you hire a car when on holiday in Lanzarote?

Visiting the attractions...

There are a number of attractions spread out around the island - some natural and some man made - some a combination of the two - but some of them aren't accessible from the main resorts without a car or excursion. Attractions such as the Timanfaya National Park, Guinate Tropical Park, Rancho Texas Park and the Lanzarote Water Park are all worth a visit and then there is the famous Mirador del Rio, Green Caves and Jameos del Agua that provide a perspective on the culture and history of the island.

Visiting other resorts...

Been to Lanzarote before but always end up staying in the same resort Why not venture further afield and spend a day in one of the other resorts. Maybe take a trip into Arrecife to see what 'city' life is like on the island.

Sampling the 'Real' Lanzarote

Lanzarote isn't just about the holiday resorts. By jumping in a car and driving around you will pass through some quiet, rural parts of the island such as the Wine Regions. Drive through Haria and the valley of 1000 Palms and sample what real Lanzarote towns are like.

Finally, if you like your shopping then a trip up to Teguise Market on a Sunday is a great way to empty your wallet on gifts for both yourself and the family back at home.

Whilst the weather on Lanzarote is usually pretty good, from time to time the sun might not show. It might even rain! Jumping in a car on an 'off' day is a great and cost effective way of seeing Lanzarote at your own pace.