Car Rental in La Palma from €16/day — Free Pickup at La Palma Airport (SPC) & 24/7 Service

Car Rental at La Palma Airport (SPC)

Almost all visitors land at La Palma Airport (SPC), near Santa Cruz de La Palma — and that is exactly where you collect your car. No queues at a counter and no shuttle buses: the car is waiting right at the airport car park, so you simply walk up and drive off. Rates start from €16/day with full insurance, so within minutes of landing you can be on your way to Santa Cruz de La Palma, Los Cancajos or Los Llanos de Aridane.

Why collect your car at La Palma Airport instead of at a counter?

SPC handles all the flights to the island — which is why "car rental at La Palma Airport" is the first thing nearly every visitor searches for. The big international brands keep their desks off-site and run shuttle buses to reach them; with us the car waits right at the airport car park. We track your flight, so a delay or a late-night arrival is never a problem: our support is available 24/7 and in your language. And on La Palma a car matters more than anywhere: the island is made for driving up to the mountains, the volcanoes and the observatory.

Our fleet — from economy to SUVs

Whatever you are planning, there is a car for it. Pick a compact economy car or a Mini Cooper for the town and the narrow mountain roads, a convertible to make the most of the sun, a roomy SUV for the family and the mountain bends, or step up to a luxury car or a sports car for something to remember. See the whole lineup on our cars page.

How we compare

	Rental Car La Palma	International chain companies
Pickup at SPC	At the airport car park, no shuttle	Off-site desk + shuttle bus
Insurance	Full cover, no excess, included	Excess applies, extras sold at the desk
Deposit	Card pre-authorisation, released after return	Large hold on the card
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pickup	Cheapest rates often non-refundable
Support	24/7, in your language	Desk opening hours

Scenic drives that start at the airport

A car turns a La Palma holiday into a real journey. From SPC the LP-2 runs along the east coast to the capital Santa Cruz de La Palma and down to the southern volcanoes and salt pans of Fuencaliente. Through the mountain tunnel, the LP-3 takes you west to El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane, to the Tajogaite volcano (the 2021 eruption) and the black-sand beaches of Puerto Naos. And the winding LP-4 climbs to Roque de los Muchachos (2,426 m), the island's highest point, with one of the world's best observatories and incredible night skies. For hiking in the Caldera de Taburiente and the mountain roads, a car (ideally an SUV) is essential. La Palma is rightly called "La Isla Bonita".

Prices and what is included

Rates start at €16/day. Every rental includes full insurance with no excess, unlimited mileage and 24/7 roadside support, with no hidden extras added at the desk. When you collect the car, a deposit is held on your card as a pre-authorisation — this is not a charge, and the amount is released once you return the car. You can pay for the rental by card or cash.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I collect the car at La Palma Airport (SPC)?

You collect the car right at the La Palma Airport car park — walk up and drive off. There is no separate office and no shuttle bus.

Is there a deposit to rent a car?

Yes. When you collect the car, a deposit is held on your card as a pre-authorisation. It is not a charge — the amount is released once you return the car in its original condition.

What do I need to rent a car in La Palma?

A valid driving licence, your passport or ID, a bank card for the deposit, and your booking confirmation.

What if my flight is delayed or I arrive at night?

We track your flight and meet you whenever you land, including late-night arrivals, 24/7. Please book at least 12 hours in advance and we will be waiting for you.