Choose the single kayak (€25/person) if you prefer to paddle at your own pace and on your own. Choose the double kayak (€35 per kayak, 2 people) if you're going as a couple or with a companion and want to share the same kayak: it works out cheaper than two singles and splits the paddling effort.
Quick comparison
Single
Single kayak
€25/ person
90 minutes · 1 person per kayak · no guide.
See single kayak rental →Double
Double kayak
€35/ kayak (2 people)
90 minutes · 2 people per kayak · no guide.
See double kayak rental →Which works out cheaper
If there are two of you, the double kayak (€35 total) works out cheaper than two single kayaks (€25 × 2 = €50). The price difference is especially worth it if one of you would rather not paddle alone.
Who each one is for
Single kayak
- You want to paddle at your own pace, without coordinating with anyone.
- You're going alone, or everyone in the group prefers their own kayak.
- You already feel confident on the water and prefer more manoeuvrability.
Double kayak
- You're going as a couple, as a family or with a friend and want to share the experience.
- One of you has less experience or less stamina to paddle the whole time.
- You're after the cheapest option for two people.
How the effort is shared
In the double kayak, the paddling effort is shared between both people, which can make it easier on longer stretches or if there's some current. That said, it requires coordinating your paddling pace with your companion, which doesn't happen in the single.
If neither of you has experience
If you have no previous kayak experience, also consider the guided tour, which includes a guide for the whole outing instead of going self-guided. More context in the guide kayaking in Tenerife for the first time.
Reviewed by: Grupo QV Tenerife, editorial lead of Kayak Tenerife. The prices (€25 single, €35 double) and durations (90 minutes) are taken directly from each activity's page and from prices. See editorial methodology .
Frequently asked questions
Is the double kayak cheaper than two singles?
Yes. The double kayak costs €35 per kayak (2 people), compared to €25 per person for the single, meaning €50 if two people each rent a single kayak.
Is it harder to paddle a double kayak?
It requires coordinating your paddling pace with the other person, which can actually make things easier if one of you has less experience, since the effort is shared.
Can I switch from single to double on the same day?
Whether you can switch modality on the same day depends on the operator's actual availability that day; check directly when you submit your booking request.