Car Hire in Golf del Sur, Tenerife

How to Collect Your Pre-Booked Hire Car in Golf del Sur

Book your car through eCarBookers first — that is where your zero-excess cover, all-inclusive price, and confirmed vehicle are secured. Once your booking is confirmed, collection is straightforward: supplier offices are located within the resort itself, with no airport queue, no shuttle bus, and no desk upsell waiting for you.

• Book through eCarBookers first: Your booking confirmation from eCarBookers locks in your all-inclusive price, your zero-excess CDW cover, and your vehicle class before you arrive. Without a pre-booking made through eCarBookers, you may not be covered under the same terms — always confirm your hire in advance to ensure your protection is in place from the moment you collect the keys.
• Where to collect: Supplier offices in Golf del Sur are located within the resort at two points. The main walk-in office is at Avenida J.M. Galván Bello s/n, Hotel Golf Plaza, Golf del Sur, 38620 — located past the hotel reception, down to floor -2. A second office serves the San Blas commercial area at Local 11, Centro Comercial San Blas, Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona, 38629. Both are accessible from most hotels, villas, and apartments across the resort.
• Office hours: Most supplier offices in Golf del Sur operate during standard resort hours. Confirm your exact collection window with your supplier at the time of booking through eCarBookers, as hours at resort offices can vary by supplier and season.
• What to bring: Your full driving licence (both parts if you hold a UK photocard licence), your eCarBookers booking confirmation, and a credit card in the main driver's name. The credit card is required for the security pre-authorisation — a temporary hold placed by the supplier and released on return of the vehicle in good condition. Ensure the name on your card matches the name on your booking.
• Insurance at collection: Your zero-excess CDW cover is already built into the price confirmed at booking — it comes directly from the supplier, not from a third-party insurer. There is nothing additional to purchase at the desk. If minor damage occurs to the main body of the vehicle during your hire, there is no excess to pay and no claim to submit.

Driving and Parking in Golf del Sur

Golf del Sur is one of the more relaxed resorts in south Tenerife for drivers. It sits just minutes from Tenerife South Airport and has good access to the TF-1, making it a practical base for island exploration. A few local conditions are worth noting before you set out.

• One-way resort road: The main internal road running through Golf del Sur operates as a one-way system. All traffic — in both directions relative to the island — follows the same circuit. Be aware of this when navigating within the resort, as it affects the approach to hotels, apartments, and the San Blas commercial area.
• Parking: Golf del Sur has considerably more street parking available than the busier southern resorts. Roadside parking is generally easy to find around the resort's residential and apartment areas, and is largely free. The San Blas commercial centre has parking close to the square. White-lined bays are free; blue-lined bays are pay-to-park; yellow lines mean no parking. If your hotel or villa includes private parking, use it for overnight storage.
• Getting onto the TF-1: Golf del Sur sits close to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) — approximately 9 km away via the TF-1, around 10 minutes by car. From the resort, follow signs towards the airport to join the TF-1, which connects north towards Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, and Playa de las Américas, and east towards El Médano and the rest of the island. The motorway is toll-free throughout.
• No toll roads or restricted zones: There are no toll roads on Tenerife and no low emission zones or congestion charges anywhere on the island. Street access throughout Golf del Sur is unrestricted for private vehicles.
• Speed limits: 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on single-carriageway roads, 120 km/h on the TF-1 motorway. Speed cameras operate on the TF-1 and in the approach roads near the airport.
• Mountain roads: Routes heading north to Teide via Vilaflor involve increasingly winding roads at altitude. Drive steadily, do not overtake on ascents, and avoid mountain routes after dark if unfamiliar with the terrain.

Top Places to Explore from Golf del Sur by Car

Los Abrigos — approximately 3 km west along the coastal road, around 5 minutes. A working fishing village that has largely avoided resort development, with a small harbour, colourful boats, and some of the best seafood restaurants in south Tenerife. A short drive — or a pleasant coastal walk — from Golf del Sur. The Tuesday evening market on the harbourfront is worth catching if your stay coincides.

El Médano and Playa de la Tejita — approximately 12 km east via the TF-1, around 10 minutes. El Médano is Tenerife's windsurf and kitesurfing capital, with a broad natural sandy beach and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Playa de la Tejita, a short drive further, is the longest natural beach on the island. Both offer a very different character from the resort strip and are a comfortable drive on the motorway.

Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas — approximately 16 km west via the TF-1, around 20 minutes. The main resort corridor of the south, with Blue Flag beaches, shopping centres, restaurants, and water parks including Siam Park. A quick and straightforward motorway drive — Golf del Sur's proximity to the TF-1 makes the south coast strip easily accessible for a day out.

Teide National Park via Vilaflor — approximately 55 km north via the TF-1 and TF-21 through Arona and Vilaflor, around 55 minutes. Spain's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The TF-21 route from the south passes through Vilaflor — the highest town in Spain — before opening onto the volcanic plateau of Las Cañadas. Allow a full day and book cable car tickets in advance.

When is the Best Time to Hire a Car in Golf del Sur?

Peak season (December to January, and July to August):