# Car rental at Tenerife South (TFS): deposit, damage and fuel charges

> Renting a car at Tenerife South airport in Spain? Here is what the rental firm must prove if it charges you after the rental, and where to complain. Facts only; we do not rate firms.

- Web page: https://rentfair.neatfix.app/airports/tenerife-south
- Checked: 2026-11-14
- Other languages: [Deutsch](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/de/airports/tenerife-south.md), [Polski](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/pl/airports/tenerife-south.md)
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## The rules in Spain

The party claiming payment has to prove the facts (Article 217 of the Spanish Civil Procedure Act (Ley 1/2000, LEC)). Pre-written clauses shifting this onto you may be unfair.

## Local complaint route

Hoja de Reclamaciones: every business must have official complaint sheets. The rules are set by the region (Canarias); the firm must reply within the regional deadline, and unresolved complaints go to the consumer office.
https://www.consumoresponde.es/art%C3%ADculos/como_presentar_una_reclamacion

## Cross-border help

If you live in another EU country (or Iceland or Norway), the European Consumer Centre in your country helps for free and works with the ECC in Spain. Centro Europeo del Consumidor en España (CEC España): https://portal-cec.consumo.gob.es/

## At the desk and in the car park

- Read the fuel policy, excess and deposit before you sign; refuse extras you do not want.
- Make sure every existing mark is on the pickup report.
- Film a slow walk-around of the car and photograph the fuel gauge and mileage.
- At return, ask for an inspection with you present and a signed report.
- Check that the deposit hold is released.

## Firm pages

- [Goldcar](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/goldcar.md)
- [Firefly](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/firefly.md)
- [Record Go](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/record-go.md)
- [Centauro](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/centauro.md)
- [OK Mobility](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/ok-mobility.md)
- [Sicily by Car](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/sicily-by-car.md)
- [Drivalia](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/drivalia.md)
- [Surprice](https://rentfair.neatfix.app/firms/surprice.md)

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Checked 2026-11-14. Facts with sources; corrections welcome at rentfair@neatfix.app.