Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and is a superb destination to explore by car hire. Whilst many may see the island as a beach resort destination, it has so much more to offer and renting a car on the island will give you the opportunity to discover just what this magical isle has to offer.

From the UK, most tourists arrive at Palma airport, a major and very busy terminal. To ensure a quick getaway in your hire car it is worth pre-booking your rental, not only for convenience, but also to get the best possible price. Our research consistently shows that booking early will secure you the best price and by using our price comparison you can check deals from nearly all of the providers at the airport.

Is renting a car on Majorca the right thing for me?

• How often do you take a taxi from the airport? A cab ride to the northern and eastern coasts could cost you as much as £90 each way, so a car hire from as little as a tenner or so a day can be a significant cost saving and give you more flexibility as an added bonus.
• Are you travelling in a group or with your family? Then not only will you save money on expensive transfers, but you will also have the ability to come and go as you please when you head out for meals and entertainment... 
• Want to see more than your holiday resort? Car rental gives you the option to really get out and about on the island and to explore places you cannot easily access by rail or bus.
• Are you planning on renting a villa or a self catering apartment? Then car hire is probably essential. It pays for itself in both savings on taxi fares as well as comfort and ease in enjoying your break. And it is a boon when going food shopping or out for meals.
  
  What is there to see on Majorca?
  
  The best way to explore the North West coast is by car hire. From Andratx in the south through to Alcudia in the north. The coast road is an incredible drive with mountains and cliffs and lots of places to stop and visit. Deia is a beautiful village, linked to writer Robert Graves and nearby Valdemossa with its Monastery and connections to Chopin. Further north a stop in Soller or Puerto Soller are well worth the drive. And Cap de Formentor offers excellent cliff top views across the Mediterranean
• Get out to the Caves of Drach near Porto Cristo. A great drive and an opportunity to view the underground lake by boat as well as stunning stalagmites and stalactites
• Lluc Monastery is well worth the drive
• Palma city is chock full of things to do from the incredible cathedral to Bellver Castle as well as excellent shopping and eating out. Well worth the visit from your resort to the island's capital.
• Use your car to get out into the countryside for some excellent walks, such as around Puig de Maria and Puig Major for Sa Calobra. Another great area to explore in your car and also on foot is the area around Bunyola and Orient for stunning scenery and the Castell d'Alaro
• Apes, the historic docks, St Michaels' caves and of course the Rock itself
  
  Practical tips for car rental on Majorca
• You will need the standard two part driving licence, card ID and paper licence for collecting your car. If you have the old green licence with no photo card, you will need to obtain an international driving licence.
• Cash is rarely accepted by rental companies as a deposit, so a credit card to act as deposit when picking up your car hire at Palma airport
• Try and read up on Spanish roads and driving in Spain as it can be quite different to the UK. Your car rental company can help with free road maps and a guide to road signs.
• Know the fuel for your car rental. The vast majority will run on unleaded or diesel. Unleaded is sold as Sin Plomo and comes in two grades of Octane, 95 and 98. Diesel is often referred to as gas-oil. Don't get it wrong when filling up - it's a costly mistake to make.  And fuel prices are fairly standard wherever you buy, being sold by the litre. Some stations are self service, however many are staffed to do the job for you.
• Stick to speed limits. The police will stop you for these kinds of offences and impose on the spot fines. There are also plenty of speed cameras throughout the area, both permanent and mobile.
• You cannot drive in Spain under the age of 18 and many car hire companies impose a surcharge for drivers under 21.
• Just as at home. Seat belts are compulsory and children need to be seated in child seats
• Parking can be a nightmare in some resorts and Palma city, so use multi story car parks where you can and be aware that many areas are resident only or permit controlled.
• And don't forget to drive on the right
• Read our general tips for renting a car  http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/tips-and-guides/car-hire-top-tips/
  

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