Getting Around
How to get around Tenerife: car rental, buses, tram, taxis, transfers and inter-island ferries.
Getting around Tenerife is easy. The TITSA bus (guaguas) network covers the whole island, a tram links Santa Cruz and La Laguna, and a rental car gives full freedom to reach Teide, Anaga or Masca. The island also has two airports.
Transfers & Ferries
Transfers and ferries in Tenerife: taxis, transfers between the airport and your hotel, and ferries to connect with the other Canary Islands.
Car Rental
Car rental in Tenerife: tips and recommendations to move around the island with total freedom and make the most of your trip.
Public Transport
Public transport in Tenerife: TITSA buses, the Santa Cruz–La Laguna tram, and the ten+ card to get around the island without a car.
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TITSA Express Lines (direct north-south)
Direct buses connecting Santa Cruz with the tourist south and Puerto de la Cruz.
Taxis in Tenerife
Convenient for short trips and transfers; regulated fares with a meter.
TITSA Buses & ten+ Card
The island-wide bus ("guagua") network at very low fares with the ten+ travel card.
Inter-island Ferries
Ferries to La Gomera, El Hierro and La Palma sail from Los Cristianos — perfect for a day trip.
Buses to Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
TITSA lines connecting the North Airport with Santa Cruz, La Laguna, and the north.
Car Rental in Tenerife
The most practical way to explore the island at your own pace. Book ahead and compare prices.
Frequently asked questions
How to get around Tenerife without a car?
The TITSA bus network connects the whole island, and the metropolitan area has a tram between Santa Cruz and La Laguna. The ten+ card makes journeys cheaper and quicker.
Is it worth renting a car?
To explore Teide, Anaga, Masca and the northern villages, a car offers far more freedom. International and local companies (such as Cicar) operate at both airports.
How many airports does Tenerife have?
Two: Tenerife South (TFS), the main one for international flights, and Tenerife North-Ciudad de La Laguna (TFN), used more for domestic and inter-island flights.