Car hire El Hierro Airport

El Hierro Airport is the only air gateway to the smallest of the Spanish Canary Islands, which sits off the coast of northwest Africa. It has flights to Las Palmas and Tenerife-North airports. The airport is sited on the northeast coast of El Hierro and is 30kms at most from all the major resorts and towns on the island. Car hire in El Hierro Airport is an easy ground travel choice.

Airport Facilities

The passenger building at El Hierro Airport offers full services and disabled persons' conveniences. There is a shop which sells cosmetics, chocolates, handcrafted jewellery and duty-free tobacco and spirits. Additionally, there is a cash machine, a children's play area and a café. Several suppliers offer car rental in El Hierro Airport.

Car Hire El Hierro Airport

El Hierro is small and from the airport, the capital city of Valverde is only around five kilometres away. There are two main roads on the island, the HI-1 and HI-2, and a number of minor routes, which are all in fair condition. The only driving hazard is the occasional rockfall. A selection of affordable vehicles can be found when you compare car hire online.

Things To See and Do

El Hierro is famed for its marvellous volcanic landscapes and verdant forests. Nevertheless, there are beaches such as Playa de la Verodal where visitors can enjoy sunbathing and water activities. El Golfo is an unusual spectacle with its sheer cliffs. Other daytrip destinations include El Julan's ancient rock engravings, the Guinea Eco-Museum and the conservation centre dedicated to the salmor giant lizard.

Best Time To Visit

El Hierro is a year-round destination for sun-seekers. Temperatures rarely drop below 18°C, even in December and January, and the sea is warm enough to swim in throughout the year. The temperature climbs to around 28°C between June and September, but cooling winds ensure visitors rarely feel hot or uncomfortable.