Compare Lanzarote Airport (ACE) car hire prices

Search suppliers at the airport in one go — then check the excess, deposit and fuel policy before you pay.

  • Big brands and local firms at ACE, side by side
  • Spot excess & card-deposit rules before the desk does
  • Zero-excess local options listed too
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Before you book: 3 things that change the real price

1. Full insurance (zero excess)

A basic quote usually leaves you liable for an excess if the car is damaged. Some Canarian firms (Cabrera Medina / CICAR, Autoreisen) state zero-excess cover in their own terms. Broker-style deals often carry an excess — one Goldcar listing at ACE showed €2,300 when we checked on 15 Sep 2026 — unless you add cover.

2. Deposit tips

Many desks block a security deposit on a credit card in the main driver’s name; debit cards may be refused. Read the quote’s “deposit” and “accepted cards” lines before paying. Autoreisen states no cash deposit and no card pre-authorisation; supplier zero-excess packages often reduce or remove the hold.

3. Local firm vs broker

A comparison site shows the widest choice and lets you sort by price and rating. Local firms tend to quote one all-inclusive price. Compare both, then pick the lowest total once insurance, fuel and extra drivers are counted.

Local zero-excess firms vs broker-style deals at ACE

Operator-stated FACT / UNKNOWN only — last checked .

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Cabrera Medina / CICAR

Local
  • Excess No excess Full / “TODO RIESGO” (Canaries) FACT
  • Deposit Fuel fianza Security/excess hold €: UNKNOWN
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    Fuel fianza equals fuel at contract opening. Mainland/Balearics €200/€400 do not apply to ACE.

    FACT fuel + UNKNOWN security
  • Fuel Same-to-same Shortfall charged at lessor price FACT
  • 2nd driver Free FACT
  • ACE pickup In-terminal desk T1 07:00–23:50 · CICAR to 23:59 · no shuttle FACT

Autoreisen

Local
  • Excess Zero excess CDW + theft + third-party included
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    Optional Comfort Plus (€2/day, max €30) covers keys/rims/tyres/wrong fuel/battery — also zero excess.

    FACT
  • Deposit No cash deposit / no card pre-auth Card still required at pickup FACT
  • Fuel Same-to-same Surplus not refunded · FAQ vs terms: fee vs difference only CONFLICTING
  • 2nd driver First extra driver free FACT
  • ACE pickup Guide to car park Out-of-hours return free FACT

PlusCar

Local
  • Excess No excess on standard cars Premium: €300 excess (archived T&Cs)
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    Live homepage says “comprehensive” but does not restate the €300 premium exception; live detailed terms URL 404.

    FACT — archived; live exception UNKNOWN
  • Deposit Card hold €: UNKNOWN Live site silent on security hold
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    Archived T&Cs (May 2026): “no petrol cash deposit” — not live FACT.

    UNKNOWN + archived footnote
  • Fuel Same-to-same (archived) Live homepage does not restate rule Archived FACT; live UNKNOWN
  • 2nd driver Free FACT
  • ACE pickup Free airport delivery Out-of-hours: €20 FACT

Broker-style (e.g. Goldcar)

Broker
  • Excess Excess applies on basic rate Amount varies; ACE listing snapshot: €2,300
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    DiscoverCars Goldcar@ACE (2026-09-15) — listing-specific, not universal. Super / Mega Relax removes excess deposit need.

    FACT — varies + listing snapshot
  • Deposit Card deposit at pickup Exact ACE €: UNKNOWN
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    Security/excess hold blocked or charged (except Relax / Super / Mega Relax). Separate fuel deposit under Full-Full.

    FACT pattern + UNKNOWN €
  • Fuel Full-Full or Flex-Fuel Selectable; Full-Empty also offered FACT
  • 2nd driver Charged Exact €/day: UNKNOWN FACT charged + UNKNOWN €
  • ACE pickup In-terminal desk 08:00–21:59 · no shuttle FACT
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Cheapest car hire at Lanzarote Airport: how to actually find it

  • Compare the total, not the daily rate. Add excess cover, fuel policy and second-driver fees before deciding what is “cheapest”.
  • Choose full-to-full fuel. You pick the car up full and return it full, paying only for what you use.
  • Book early for school holidays. Airport fleets are finite; availability narrows and prices tend to rise closer to peak dates.
  • Match desk hours to your flight. Desk hours differ by supplier — e.g. Cabrera Medina’s ACE T1 desk lists 07:00–23:50, while the Goldcar listing we checked showed 08:00–21:59. Late arrival? Check out-of-hours fees.
  • Check pick-up type. In-terminal desks save time versus meet-and-greet or car-park pick-ups.
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Do I need a car in Lanzarote?

For most visitors who want to explore, yes. Lanzarote’s highlights are spread out — Timanfaya National Park, the Papagayo beaches, Mirador del Río, Jameos del Agua and the La Geria wine region — and a car lets you do them on your own schedule.

Public buses link Arrecife, the airport and the main resorts (Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Playa Blanca), so a beach-focused stay can work without one — or hire for just a few days mid-trip. Driving is on the right. Some beach access (such as Papagayo) is by unpaved track, so check your rental terms on unsealed roads.

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Excess insurance explained

The excess is the most you pay towards damage or theft of the hire car. There are three common ways to get rid of it:

  1. Supplier zero-excess cover (bought at the desk or with the booking). Usually the simplest at pick-up and often reduces the deposit — but it can be the priciest option.
  2. Third-party / refund cover (e.g. the comparison site’s own cover, or standalone excess insurance). You pay the rental company first, then claim it back. The desk will usually still block a deposit on your card.
  3. All-inclusive local firms. Some Lanzarote operators include zero excess in the headline price (see the comparison above).

Whatever you choose, read what is excluded — tyres, glass, undercarriage, keys and wrong-fuel damage are common exclusions.

FAQ

Why not just pick the cheapest ACE quote?

Cheap headline rates can still hide excess, a card hold, fuel rules, or a paid second driver. Compare those lines first — then book.

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