If you’re planning a trip to the island of La Palma, you will be flying in to La Palma Airport, also known as Santa Cruz de la Palma Airport, which serves the island.
You can begin your Spanish adventure as soon as you arrive by hiring a car from the airport. That way you will not miss a second of exploring this natural, unspoiled paradise.
Book with Zest Car Rental at La Palma Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at La Palma Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at La Palma Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at La Palma Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Exploring La Palma
Caldera de Taburiente National Park is one of the island’s most treasured and visited attractions. It is perfect for those looking for a quiet wander in the natural surroundings or for the more experienced hikers. It is believed to have been a giant crater. You will instantly fall in love with the beautiful mountain scenery; you will not want to leave!
When you first land in La Palma, astronomy may not be your first thought but it is something you should bear in mind. It is fast becoming one of the most unique and popular excursions on the island with many companies now offering stargazing tours and classes. One of the most famous observatories on the island is the Roque de los Muchachos Astrophysics Observatory. This is the perfect place to gaze at the stars on a clear night. There is telescope renting and a variety of tours all tailored for you to take advantage of the wonders of the night sky.
Children and adults will both love the Maroparque Isla de La Palma, a zoo which is located on the edge of a ravine. The botanical and zoological setting is not only home to a variety of species such as monkeys, snakes, porcupines, birds, crocodiles and even albino wallabies; it also gives access to some of the most extensive views of the island.
Recently La Palma has become a popular hotspot for paragliding enthusiasts. Paragliding schools are now offering specialist holidays as the conditions of the island are perfect for the sport. Many experts are on the island to advise those on any skill level from beginners to highly experienced paragliders. What better way to appreciate what this beautiful island has to offer than from a bird’s eye view from the skies?
Why not try the delicious cuisine that is on offer? Tapas and paella are readily available at most restaurants and bars but the star of the show is the fresh seafood. What could be better than sitting by the sea with a glass of wine and some Gambas al ajillo?
Sightseeing in and around Santa Cruz
Why not visit the island’s capital, Santa Cruz? You’ll find a host of shops in Calle Real where you can pick up a gift or two. Afterwards you’ll likely be in need of some refreshment and the Avienda Marritima is the perfect place to head to. It is a road just on the coast which has lots of outdoor cafes. You will be able to enjoy the fresh seafood no doubt caught on their doorstep and finish the afternoon off with some people watching on the seafront.
Take a trip to the other side of the island to the town of Tazacorte. For something to tell everyone back home, hike up to the Mirador El Time, a Tapas bar with a stunning mountain view. Not only can you enjoy amazing local food you will also be able to get in some once in a lifetime photos. Try out one of the many boat excursions on offer. The majority of the boat trips will include swimming, snorkelling and whale and dolphin spotting. Chances are you will spot a lot more marine life as well! What better way to spend the day?
For those who love culture and history, Puntallana is the place for you. Hire a car and travel here. For a slightly surreal history fix a visit to the Casa Lujan Museum and it will be an unforgettable experience. All of the rooms have been restored to show how people lived between 1920 and 1960. It is also home to some interesting guests in the form of life size rag dolls, a bit different from your normal museum mannequin!
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