Having served 10.5 million passengers in 2011, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria airport is one of the most in-demand destinations in Europe for anyone who's looking to get away from it all on one of these exotic islands. Las Palmas itself, located 12 miles away, is a bustling city full of things to see and do.
Rent a car from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport and enjoy having the means to see the whole island without needing to join excursions. Unlike all-day trips with time limits on seeing the sights, the whole of the island is yours to see by hiring your own transport.
Get that holiday feeling as soon as you've even landed at the airport; the sheer number of fellow tourists who are either staying on this island or waiting for an adjoining flight to the next shows just how popular the Canary Islands are as a holiday destination; busier even than a lot of airports on the Spanish mainland! However, don't let this deter from what's sure to be an amazing experience in Gran Canaria. With so many landmarks and tourist attractions to visit, your itinerary should be fit to burst with all the fun things to do on the island.
Car hire at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Airport makes it possible to visit as much of the island as you wish; meaning that you don't have to spend time with other tourists on those cramped and stuffy buses! Holiday operators often determine which places you'll be visiting, but by hiring a car the entire trip will be in your hands. Palmitos Park, south on the island, is a botanical garden that's home to a wide variety of animals; many species of bird live here as do the cute monkeys! Whatever the purpose of your visit to Gran Canaria, you're sure to have an unforgettable trip!
