The Canary Islands have long benefited from a booming tourist trade due to their hot climates, sandy beaches and lively nightlife. The city of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria is no exception. Travelling to Las Palmas means arriving at Las Palmas Airport, officially known as Gran Canaria Airport. The airport is a substantial size to accommodate the demand and with 10 million passengers a year average it is the fifth busiest airport in Spain. The airport location is 18 kilometres from the city centre so is convenient for visitors travelling to the city of beyond to the coastal regions where many of the tourist resorts and hotels are based. An interesting fact of this airport is the runway is an alternate landing zone for the space shuttle!
With Gran Canaria being an island and with much of it worthy of exploration, many visitors to Las Palmas Airport decide to hire a car on their arrival and for the duration of their stay. Being such a large airport and popular tourist destination, there are plenty of local and international car rental agents that have offices in the airport terminals. It is always a good idea to book your car hire in advance as in peak season the sheer volume of arrivals on the island can quickly mean there is a shortage of cars available for hire. Booking online is a simple and fast way to make sure that you get the best deal and best price and secure your vehicle ahead of the rest. Once it is booked you just need to turn up and collect the keys, you are then free to roam the island till your hearts content!