{"id":219,"date":"2026-03-30T12:50:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/?p=219"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:27:40","slug":"car-hire-in-mallorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/car-hire-in-mallorca\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Hire in Mallorca from \u00a39\/day | No Hidden Fees | Get Car Hire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/car-hire-in-mallorca-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Car hire in Mallorca from \u00a37 a day - branded guide graphic with Serra de Tramuntana coastal mountain road and Mediterranean Sea\" class=\"wp-image-612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/car-hire-in-mallorca-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/car-hire-in-mallorca-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/car-hire-in-mallorca-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/car-hire-in-mallorca.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>No toll roads. UNESCO mountain drives. Hidden coves that no tour bus ever reaches. Here is why Mallorca is one of the best islands in Europe to explore by hire car, and exactly what you need to know before you book.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#why-mallorca-is-perfect-for-exploring-by-car\">Why Mallorca is Perfect for Exploring by Car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#choosing-the-right-car-for-mallorca\">Choosing the Right Car for Mallorca<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#car-hire-in-mallorca-what-to-watch-out-for\">Car Hire in Mallorca: What to Watch Out For<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#insurance-at-the-rental-desk\">Insurance at the Rental Desk<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#credit-card-deposit-requirements\">Credit Card Deposit Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#photographing-the-car-at-collection\">Photographing the Car at Collection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summer-availability\">Summer Availability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-best-drives-in-mallorca\">The Best Drives in Mallorca<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#the-serra-de-tramuntana-ma-10-from-andratx-to-pollenca\">The Serra de Tramuntana: MA-10 from Andratx to Pollenca<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-east-coast-coves-and-caves\">The East Coast: Coves and Caves<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-rural-interior-windmills-and-olive-groves\">The Rural Interior: Windmills and Olive Groves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#practical-information-for-hiring-a-car-in-mallorca\">Practical Information for Hiring a Car in Mallorca<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#picking-up-your-car-at-palma-airport\">Picking Up Your Car at Palma Airport<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#driving-in-palma\">Driving in Palma<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fuel\">Fuel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#driving-licence-requirements\">Driving Licence Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#are-there-toll-roads-in-mallorca\">Are there toll roads in Mallorca?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-the-minimum-age-to-hire-a-car-in-mallorca\">What is the minimum age to hire a car in Mallorca?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-an-automatic-car-available-in-mallorca\">Is an automatic car available in Mallorca?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#which-side-of-the-road-do-they-drive-in-mallorca\">Which side of the road do they drive in Mallorca?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-i-take-a-hire-car-on-the-ferry-to-ibiza-or-menorca\">Can I take a hire car on the ferry to Ibiza or Menorca?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#ready-to-explore-mallorca-by-car\">Ready to make the most of your car hire in Mallorca?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73b46ddb78fb3ac248a76a0342e4a208 wp-block-paragraph\">At \u00a39 a day, your car hire in Mallorca gives you the whole island, not just the resort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b6ae54e6bbaf72730665ff3e59dae2e wp-block-paragraph\">Mallorca has a reputation as a package holiday destination: resorts, beach clubs, all-inclusives. That reputation is not entirely unfair but it tells roughly a third of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other two thirds of the island, the Serra de Tramuntana (pronounced ser-ra day tra-moon-ta-na, meaning Tramuntana mountain range) in the northwest, the rural interior with its ancient olive groves and windmills, the quiet coves and fishing villages of the east coast, is some of the most beautiful landscape in the Mediterranean. Hire a car and the island opens up entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The catch is that you cannot reach most of it without a hire car. Buses run between the major resorts and Palma. Beyond that you are on your own. Rates are competitive year-round outside the summer peak, and the island rewards slow, exploratory driving in a way that few Mediterranean destinations can match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-00c21e7e4ab4f94c299e52cf65ecd730 wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers everything you need to know to drive Mallorca safely and reach the places that most visitors never find. everything you need to know to drive Mallorca safely and reach the places that most visitors never find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Serra-de-Tramuntana-Road-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Car hire in Mallorca experience the UNESCO world heritage, Serra de Tramuntana northwest coast.\" class=\"wp-image-220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Serra-de-Tramuntana-Road-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Serra-de-Tramuntana-Road-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Serra-de-Tramuntana-Road-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Serra-de-Tramuntana-Road.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mallorca&#8217;s northwest coast along the Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The only way to experience it properly is by hire car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-mallorca-is-perfect-for-exploring-by-car\"><strong>Why Mallorca is Perfect for Exploring by Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-168409dcf4dd297c1839a600638e89b4 wp-block-paragraph\">Mallorca rewards patient, exploratory driving more than almost any Mediterranean island. Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands at roughly 3,600 square kilometres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-78ad0a52081d27532bf377046168703c wp-block-paragraph\">You can drive across the island in under two hours on good roads. Hiring a car in Mallorca rather than relying on organised tours or public transport gives you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace, on your own schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The practical case for renting a car in Mallorca is compelling. Public transport connects the main towns but the timetables are inconsistent and the routes miss most of the places worth seeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taxis add up quickly over a week. With a hire car you leave when you want, stop when you want and take the roads that the sat nav would never suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b46198b34739fcc9e25914227f1b319 wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best things about a car hire in Mallorca is that the island has no toll roads. Every road on the island is completely free to drive, unlike mainland Spain where toll motorways (autopistas, pronounced ow-to-pees-tas) can add significant cost to longer journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choosing-the-right-car-for-mallorca\"><strong>Choosing the Right Car for Mallorca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd93136747d7f067812972787d541600 wp-block-paragraph\">Car size matters more in Mallorca than almost any other Mediterranean island. When comparing car hire in Mallorca deals, resist the temptation to upgrade to a larger vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ec50cfc91fc0c289601923fafc1baf1 wp-block-paragraph\">The resort areas and main roads are fine for any vehicle. Once you leave them, the roads narrow dramatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mountain roads of the Serra de Tramuntana, the access roads to remote coves, the village streets of Deia, Valldemossa and Fornalutx are built for vehicles that were considerably smaller than most modern cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62576b90a7b2e5c4b4763bcb73cf1e15 wp-block-paragraph\">A compact or economy car is the right choice for the vast majority of visitors. It is cheaper, easier to fuel and fits where a larger car does not. If you are a family of five with full luggage, a mid-size is the minimum, but keep the size as small as the group allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gch-widget-banner\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/booking-widget-banner.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a075159053d3926964028bbf6be95385 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insider tip: The road from Sa Calobra to the Torrent de Pareis is one of the most spectacular drives on the island. It is also extremely narrow with 270-degree hairpin bends cut into a cliff face. The tour coaches that visit take the outside of every bend. In a compact car you slide through gaps that would be genuinely stressful in anything larger. Hire small.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"car-hire-in-mallorca-what-to-watch-out-for\"><strong>Car Hire in Mallorca: What to Watch Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"insurance-at-the-rental-desk\"><strong>Insurance at the Rental Desk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-545a2bf3487679ee7fb979d1ce95251c wp-block-paragraph\">Palma Airport is one of the busiest hire car hubs in Europe and the insurance upselling at the desks is well documented. Your hire car comes with basic third-party liability and a Collision Damage Waiver, but both carry an excess of typically 1,000 to 2,000 euros held against your credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The desk agent will offer to reduce or eliminate this excess for an additional daily fee, often as much as the base hire cost itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most effective way to handle excess charges in Mallorca is to purchase independent cover before you travel. It is consistently cheaper than anything offered at the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f8e0f692db4b0967e4c5de881af9aaf0 wp-block-paragraph\">3rd-party excess policies are widely available for as little as 3 to 5 euros per day, compared to 15 to 20 euros at the rental desk for equivalent cover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37b023ea4685dbdf6602f4b0ccca0a52 wp-block-paragraph\">When the desk agent asks if you want additional cover, you can decline with confidence knowing you are already protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"credit-card-deposit-requirements\"><strong>Credit Card Deposit Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de58bafa1efa27dfeaeafa379d4d661a wp-block-paragraph\">Most car hire in Mallorca companies require a credit card for the deposit, not a debit card. The deposit amount varies but is typically between 500 and 2,000 euros blocked on the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-02339d2b51ce3eb96ad8ec39d16c412d wp-block-paragraph\">If you do not have a credit card with sufficient available limit, some companies will accept a debit card but with a significantly higher deposit. Always check payment conditions before you book a rental car in Mallorca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"photographing-the-car-at-collection\"><strong>Photographing the Car at Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-46ab5dd8627d70dceb4a1cc902e97d86 wp-block-paragraph\">Take photos and short video of every panel, the roof, the undercarriage where accessible, and the interior before you leave the car park. Do this even if the agent does a walkaround with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-adacf5bec29322b1529e3785350fc35a wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes about pre-existing damage are common. Having timestamped photos eliminates any ambiguity when you return the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summer-availability\"><strong>Summer Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edb2b01c4ecf202d40870341210fb561 wp-block-paragraph\">In July and August, car hire in Mallorca is in high demand and availability tightens quickly. Categories sell out, particularly automatics, people carriers and premium vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31c4c3c561137e70c577fe226abc460a wp-block-paragraph\">Book at the same time as your flights. Prices also increase significantly as the summer peak approaches, so early booking saves money as well as securing the vehicle you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-best-drives-in-mallorca\"><strong>The Best Drives in Mallorca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-serra-de-tramuntana-ma-10-from-andratx-to-pollenca\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1371\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serra de Tramuntana<\/a>: MA-10 from Andratx to Pollenca<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c74f5474b17035449c6469d7b94f1e5 wp-block-paragraph\">This is the drive that defines Mallorca for people who know the island. The MA-10 runs along the spine of the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountain range from Andratx in the southwest to Pollenca in the northeast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e2f6a633dd46252806838c373b4d9ed wp-block-paragraph\">The road passes through the villages of Banyalbufar, Estellencs, Deia, Soller and Fornalutx with views across the Mediterranean that are genuinely extraordinary. Allow a full day. Stop frequently. Do not rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-73e89f73110b26ff06cf3c59e39526cd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insider tip: The viewpoint at Es Grau between Port de Soller and Sa Calobra is one of the finest views on the island and most people drive straight past it. It is a small pull-off on the left heading northeast, easy to miss, with a view down to the coastline far below. Stop here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-east-coast-coves-and-caves\"><strong>The East Coast: Coves and Caves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d166377f3cb2b2f4f166138c529a991 wp-block-paragraph\">The eastern coast of Mallorca has a completely different character to the northwest. Lower limestone cliffs, turquoise coves, the tourist town of Porto Cristo with the famous Dragon Caves nearby, and quieter beaches that require a hire car and some determination to find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a0658e22e420297ff6f81c4d32ae697 wp-block-paragraph\">The drive from Cala Millor south through Cala d&#8217;Or to Santanyi and the Cala Mondrago natural park takes a leisurely half day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45d5e48b01361e99cd1b858127c2d77f wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors combining Mallorca with the mainland will find our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/spain.htm\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/spain.htm\">car hire in Spain<\/a> guide covers everything you need to know about driving beyond the islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-rural-interior-windmills-and-olive-groves\"><strong>The Rural Interior: Windmills and Olive Groves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-305cf3848a47e9d2f40cc8a3a8bc1b9a wp-block-paragraph\">Central Mallorca between Palma and the east coast is agricultural countryside that most visitors drive through without stopping. The towns of Sineu, Petra and Arta have good markets and genuinely local restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d72defa8e44f47eab8f2fb62810286a wp-block-paragraph\">The windmills of Es Pla plain are a defining image of Mallorca that most package tourists never see. The almond blossom in January and February turns the entire interior white, which makes this one of the most beautiful times to visit and the easiest period to find affordable car hire in Mallorca. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ff284f208c084cb7d95ba57f8d03cd7 wp-block-paragraph\">Winter prices can be 60% to 70% lower than peak summer rates for the same vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture on Mallorca&#8217;s most rewarding driving routes, our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/5-best-scenic-drives-in-mallorca\/\">5 best scenic drives in Mallorca <\/a>covers five of the island&#8217;s best circuits in detail, with road numbers, distance information and driving tips throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Deia-Mallorca-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"The mountain village of Deia on Mallorca's northwest coast in the Serra de Tramuntana\" class=\"wp-image-222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Deia-Mallorca-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Deia-Mallorca-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Deia-Mallorca-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Deia-Mallorca.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deia is one of several mountain villages along the MA-10 that are only accessible by car. The road through the village is narrow enough that timing your visit for early morning makes parking considerably easier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practical-information-for-hiring-a-car-in-mallorca\"><strong>Practical Information for Hiring a Car in Mallorca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ccb0c32f48ced0b828f145fd4668804 wp-block-paragraph\">Before you travel, the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitillesbalears.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mallorca tourism information<\/a> published by the Balearic Islands tourism authority covers events, attractions and current travel conditions across the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"picking-up-your-car-at-palma-airport\"><strong>Picking Up Your Car at Palma Airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0477d08a237b64bb3f2fdea1adf803a2 wp-block-paragraph\">The Mallorca car hire desks at Palma Airport (PMI) are on the arrivals level. The major international brands have counters in the terminal. Some local companies operate from off-airport lots and require a short transfer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb68fbfa56e19f0373530cacf6413dc4 wp-block-paragraph\">If you have booked with a company that does not have a terminal desk, follow the signs to the courtesy bus collection point outside arrivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-ast-global-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a0c5c976774c1e9ca5ddf66350d7f859 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insider tip: Mallorca car hire desks at Palma Airport can have long queues during peak arrival times in July and August, particularly on Saturday mornings when weekly package holidays turn over. If your flight arrives at a busy time, complete the online check-in for your hire car before you travel if the company offers it. Some local companies also offer meet-and-greet directly at the car park, bypassing the terminal desk queue entirely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"driving-in-palma\"><strong>Driving in Palma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f94ad8edbd3c609ff4a22c0508d3e935 wp-block-paragraph\">Palma city centre is manageable by car but parking is difficult and expensive. If your itinerary includes time in Palma, consider parking outside the centre and walking or using public transport into the old town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-403d54ec6ef0b09d88294a2b3a7f3bb4 wp-block-paragraph\">The Parc de la Mar underground car park near the cathedral is convenient but fills quickly in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fuel\"><strong>Fuel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de725339839f27a2514d73f8e8af02d5 wp-block-paragraph\">Petrol stations are well distributed across the island. Prices are broadly similar to mainland Spain. Fill up before heading into the mountain roads of the Tramuntana as stations are scarce once you leave the main roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9542cba10d088c0161a619aa52e5665 wp-block-paragraph\">Most hire cars use unleaded petrol but check the fuel cap before you fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"driving-licence-requirements\"><strong>Driving Licence Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a888086236f5cd1a6e139b93fb642e21 wp-block-paragraph\">EU licence holders need only their national licence for booking car hire in Mallorca. Drivers from outside the EU require an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence. Obtain this before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> as of January 2026, warning triangles are no longer required on Spanish motorways. They have been replaced by the V16 emergency beacon. Some operators include one. If not, always carry a high-visibility vest in the cabin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87a1e322a30e7bde9a5f2bd1927a69a3 wp-block-paragraph\">Full details on terminal layout, car hire desk locations and transport connections are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aena.es\/en\/palma-de-mallorca-airport.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mallorca Airport<\/a> official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-there-toll-roads-in-mallorca\"><strong>Are there toll roads in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d758ce69a421f0e28b8d50fa7c559e14 wp-block-paragraph\">No. Mallorca has no toll roads. All roads on the island are completely free to drive. This is one of the practical advantages of hiring a car in Mallorca compared to mainland Spain where toll motorways can add significant cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-minimum-age-to-hire-a-car-in-mallorca\"><strong>What is the minimum age to hire a car in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-384843b0fdec00619bb769a5baec4f91 wp-block-paragraph\">Most rental companies require drivers to be at least 21. Drivers under 25 usually pay a young driver surcharge. Check the specific conditions when you compare deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-an-automatic-car-available-in-mallorca\"><strong>Is an automatic car available in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f736ce14c586e46d0b54f0c98afadb86 wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but availability is more limited than manual cars and automatics cost more to hire. If you need an automatic, book well in advance, particularly in summer. The mountain roads of the Tramuntana are driveable in a manual for anyone with basic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-side-of-the-road-do-they-drive-in-mallorca\"><strong>Which side of the road do they drive in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-852f0bb6229405e58c37e91a8d64bf10 wp-block-paragraph\">The right side, the same as mainland Spain and most of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-i-take-a-hire-car-on-the-ferry-to-ibiza-or-menorca\"><strong>Can I take a hire car on the ferry to Ibiza or Menorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9922e81e70e9553c8d0da107918666b wp-block-paragraph\">Most rental companies prohibit taking hire cars on inter-island ferries. If you want to visit another Balearic island, hire separately on that island rather than attempting to take a car across on the ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ready-to-explore-mallorca-by-car\"><strong>Ready to make the most of your car hire in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7cb84ff51b71f4963e9f07937e0b4e51 wp-block-paragraph\">Mallorca rewards the visitor who goes beyond the resort. The mountain roads of the Tramuntana, the quiet coves of the east coast, the almond blossom of the interior in January, and the village streets that no tour bus ever reaches: all of it is accessible with a hire car and the willingness to take the road that the sat nav would not suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to explore? The mountain roads, the quiet coves and the village streets that no tour bus reaches are all within reach with a car hire in Mallorca from \u00a39 a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free cancellation on most vehicles, transparent pricing from the start. Your Mallorca adventure starts below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gch-widget-banner\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.getcarhire.com\/booking-widget-banner.js\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No toll roads. UNESCO mountain drives. Hidden coves that no tour bus ever reaches. Here is why Mallorca is one of the best islands in Europe to explore by hire car, and exactly what you need to know before you book. 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