Deciding how to travel
Car hire in Lanzarote or a private transfer?
What does each option solve best?
| Hire car | Speedybus transfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Arriving at the airport | Collection paperwork and driving after the flight | Driver waiting in Arrivals with your name |
| Delayed flight | Depends on the desk opening hours | Flight tracking included |
| Bulky luggage | Limited by the model's boot | Stated when booking so the vehicle fits |
| Groups | May need more than one car | Vehicles for 1 to 12 passengers |
| Touring the island | Complete freedom of timing | Point-to-point journeys across the 8 areas |
| Driving at night or tired | You do it | Local driver |
| Parking | Worth checking with your accommodation | Not applicable |
When is a transfer the better choice?
When the priority is arriving without admin: flights landing late at night or in the early hours, groups who want to travel together, families with child seats and luggage, or stays where your accommodation and the beach are within walking distance and you would not use a car every day. It also helps on the way back, because it avoids returning a vehicle with a flight time bearing down on you.
When is a hire car the better choice?
If the plan is to tour the island at your own pace over several days, to see the south and the north in the same day, or to head out at odd hours, a car gives a flexibility no single transfer can match. It is worth confirming terms, insurance and parking with the hire company before deciding.
Can you combine the two?
Yes, and it is usually the most comfortable option. A transfer on arrival day avoids driving straight after the flight with all your luggage; the car is then collected later, only for the days you tour. For the return, another transfer lets you drop the car off without depending on your flight time.
How do I ask about a transfer?
Message WhatsApp on +34 679 91 21 11 with pick-up, destination, date, number of passengers and your flight number if you are arriving by plane. We reply to confirm availability and price before you book. The general guide is at Lanzarote airport transfers, and the comparison with rank taxis at taxi in Lanzarote.
What if I would rather not drive at all?
That works: the island has public buses, taxis and private transfers. We explain it in getting around Lanzarote without a car. Official tourist information at Turismo Lanzarote.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth hiring a car in Lanzarote, or is a transfer better?
It depends how much you plan to move around. If you want to tour the island over several days at your own pace, a car gives flexibility a single transfer cannot. If your accommodation covers most of what you want to do, or you only need the airport legs solved, a private transfer avoids driving after the flight and the collection and drop-off admin.
Can I book a transfer just for the arrival and hire a car afterwards?
Yes. It is a common combination: a transfer on arrival day so you are not driving after the flight with all your luggage, and a hire car only for the days you go exploring.
What happens if my flight is delayed and I have a transfer booked?
Speedybus asks for your flight number precisely so the actual arrival time can be followed and the pick-up adjusted. The driver meets confirmed passengers in Arrivals.
Does the transfer work for the return to the airport too?
Yes, it works both ways. You can ask about the outbound and return in the same WhatsApp message, stating your departure flight time.
How much does a transfer in Lanzarote cost?
Speedybus does not publish a single tariff: it depends on the journey and the group. Availability and price are confirmed by WhatsApp before booking.
Ask about your transfer in one message
Reply within minutes and a driver waiting in Arrivals. We answer 24/7.
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