One of the two main international airports that serve the island of Tenerife, the largest and most populous among the seven Canary Islands, is the Tenerife Airport South. The airport, formerly known as the Tenerife South-Reina Sofia Airport, is the larger between the two airports in the island. The airport has handled some 7,108,073 passengers in 2009, with a grand total of 173, 912,207 passengers that have been through the Tenerife Airport South since its opening.

The Tenerife Airport South, along with the Tenerife Airport North, handles most air operations on the Canary Islands. There are many domestic and international airlines that operate at the airport, including low cost carriers. Some of these airlines include Air Europa, Condor, Iberworld, Ryanair, Spanair, and more. There are scheduled flights to many Spanish and key European cities.

The Tenerife Airport South is situated in the Granadilla de Abona municipality. There is a public bus service at the airport that offers quick and cheap trips to all parts of Tenerife. Another affordable mode of transport that will give you value for your money in the long run is cheap car hire in Tenerife Airport South.

There are many advantages in getting a car hire in Tenerife Airport South of your own to drive, compared to taking other forms of public transport. You and your family will feel more comfortable in driving a vehicle of your own. You will enjoy a hassle free tour around the island in your own car.

You can also book a car rental in Tenerife Airport South for maximum convenience. There is so much to see in beautiful Tenerife Island. There are a couple of World Heritage Sites in the island that you can visit. There are also numerous notable architectures like the Pyramids de Guimar, Plaza de Espana in the island’s city capital of Santa Cruz, and the Auditorio de Tenerife.

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