Quad bike (ATV) rentals on Lanzarote island

Picture swapping asphalt and traffic lights for black lava fields and open horizon. That's Lanzarote on a quad bike — you can cross the ash-covered outskirts of Timanfaya National Park, weave between the stone-walled vines of La Geria, and pull up at the green lagoon of El Golfo without waiting on a tour bus schedule. It's the kind of island where the landscape does most of the talking, and a quad lets you actually get close to it.

Lanzarote wasn't built with regular hire cars in mind. Long stretches of gravel, ash and unpaved track connect its best sights, and a quad's ground clearance and off-road grip handle that terrain far better than a saloon car or a bicycle ever could. Distances between attractions are real too — La Geria, the north coast, Playa Blanca — so having your own set of wheels beats walking, and the smaller-engine models don't demand a motorcycle licence, which keeps things simple for most visitors.

Top 10 things to see in Lanzarote by quad bike

1. Timanfaya National Park — the island's volcanic centrepiece; ride its perimeter roads for lava fields and craters you won't reach on foot.
2. Los Hervideros — volcanic sea caves and cliffs where the Atlantic crashes through eroded lava rock, an easy scenic detour.
3. El Golfo — the green Charco de los Clicos lagoon against black sand and red cliffs, with a fishing village serving fresh seafood.
4. Playa de Papagayo — sheltered turquoise coves near Playa Blanca, reached along unpaved tracks that suit a quad perfectly.
5. Mirador del Río — César Manrique's clifftop viewpoint over La Graciosa and the Chinijo archipelago.
6. Ruta de los Volcanes — a classic off-road route through volcanic cones and malpaís south of Timanfaya.
7. La Geria wine valley — vineyards planted in black volcanic ash, each vine cupped by its own stone wall.
8. Salinas de Janubio — historic salt flats with striking pink-white patterns, best seen from the coastal road above.
9. Playa de Famara — a long wild beach beneath towering cliffs, a favourite with surfers.
10. Caleta de Famara — a laid-back coastal village facing one of Europe's highest sea cliffs.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Lanzarote?

Rental companies generally ask for a valid car driving licence, and if yours isn't from the EU or EEA you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside it, since many desks require one. Most operators set their own minimum age — often 18 or 21 — regardless of the legal licence age, and a deposit is normally blocked on a credit card in your name before you head off.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Lanzarote?

A basic single-seat quad runs from around 15 to 25 EUR per day in low season, rising to 35–55 EUR in high season. Larger twin-seat or 4x4 models, especially with a guided tour included, can reach 60–90 EUR per day.

• Prices climb in July and August, and again around Christmas/New Year and Easter week.
• November to February (outside the festive dates) is typically the cheapest stretch to book.

When to book a rental quad bike in Lanzarote?

Unlike mainland Spain, Lanzarote rents year-round and its busiest, priciest weeks actually fall in the northern winter — July, August, Christmas/New Year and Easter. Booking a little ahead for those windows is worth it; outside them, especially November through February, you'll find both better availability and lower prices.

Local traffic rules in Lanzarote

Spain drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for anyone riding a motorcycle-classed vehicle, and dipped headlights must stay on day and night. Speed limits top out at 90 km/h on conventional roads and drop to 50 km/h in built-up areas, so island distances rarely mean high speed. The blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, tightened to 0.3 g/l for drivers with under two years' experience — worth remembering before that last glass of wine in La Geria.

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!