Photos: Gustavo A. Pérez, Benjamin Merkle, Phil Mono, Marc Wieland, Mihály Köles
Itinerary · Spain
Van Road Trip in Tenerife: 7 days on the volcanic island
From the Teide to black sand beaches, the island by van
Tenerife is the most varied island in the Canary archipelago. By van, within a few hours you go from the black sand beaches of the south coast to the laurel forests of the Anaga Rural Park, and up to the Teide, Spain's highest peak (3,718 m). A short itinerary with a lot to see.
The route
Indicative route, in straight lines between the stops, in travel order.
View on Google Maps →The 5 stops
Good to know before you go
The real budget for 7 days
Allow around €660 to €960 for 7 days, for two. This budget covers three items only: rental, diesel and nights (one campsite night each evening). Food, visits (Teide cable car) and ferries are extra. Prices checked in October 2026.
- Van rental: most Tenerife companies charge €60 to €85 per day, up to over €100 for large vans (Slow Campers, 29 June 2026); privately owned vans start around €70 to €80 (Yescapa, checked 30/10/2026). At €60 to €100 per day: €420 to €700 for 7 days.
- Diesel: €1.575 to €1.599 per litre at the cheapest stations in the province on 30 October 2026 (Canarias7). For 500 km at 9 to 11 litres per 100 km (our estimate for a van): €71 to €88.
- Nights: around €24.40 to €25 per night for two with electricity at Camping Nauta (camping.info; PiNCAMP, 2026 prices): €171 to €175 for 7 nights.
- Total: €662 to €963, so around €660 to €960.
Book your campsites before you go. The rules for spending the night in a van outside campsites are being checked.
Updated 30 October 2026
When to go
Year-round
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