Compare Majorca airport car hire

Majorca boasts secluded beaches, lively resorts and charming villages, but pick up some wheels at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) and you’ll be able to get properly off the beaten track, taking in majestic mountains that tower over lush valleys and discovering charming restaurants in peaceful corners.

Language: Spanish | Currency: Euros (€) | Avg. Flight time: 2 hrs 25 mins

You’ll find Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Enterprise inside Palma de Mallorca airport, alongside a range of local companies, with many offering very cheap deals. You should reach the capital city, Palma, in around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the traffic.

Most big car hire firms have vehicles waiting just outside the terminal building, but if you prefer, you can collect your car at your resort. Car rental offices are clustered close to Palma’s waterfront just behind Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, and by busy beach areas in resorts such as Santa Ponsa, Alcudia and Porto Cristo.

Majorca’s picturesque capital, Palma, sits 10km (6 miles) south-west of Palma de Mallorca Airport. From the airport, follow the Carretera de l’Aeroport until it merges with the MA-19 westbound. You’ll then join Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, which clings to Palma’s waterfront and is overlooked by the gothic spires of Palma Cathedral.

Car hire offices at Palma de Mallorca Airport are found either in the arrivals or baggage halls, and some brands have desks in both, with VIP fast-track facilities. Most are staffed all day, and there are 24-hour drop-off facilities, so you can return your keys easily whatever time you’re leaving.

Car rental companies that have desks at Palma de Mallorca include:

• Europcar-InterRent (Tel: +34 971 746 540)
• Hertz-Thrifty (Tel: +34 971 789 670)
• Avis Budget (Tel: +34 902 110 261)
• Sixt (Tel: +34 971 260 268/+34 971 743 743)
• Record Go (Tel: +34 877 406 471)
• Enterprise-Alamo-National (Tel: +34 971 266 001)
• Goldcar-Rhodium (Tel: +34 965 233 181)

The ring road on the outskirts of Palma links to motorways heading north, east and west – they’ll take you straight to the main coastal resorts and theme parks, or up to the mountains with their lush valleys and traditional villages.

The island’s compact size means you can travel from Palma to Alcúdia in the north in under an hour. Take a turning on the way to explore a deserted beach, charming café or rustic village market, and you’ll still not be far from a main road or motorway.

If you plan to go off-grid to explore rural life, bring a satnav with an up-to-date map of Majorca. Use it to travel into the glorious Tramuntana mountains – but watch out for sudden sharp bends, narrow roads, cyclists and wandering sheep.

Majorca’s main roads are well maintained, with good signposts. In busy resorts, buses, scooters and taxis jostle for space in narrow streets packed with pedestrians; local drivers can be quite relaxed with their indicators, so beware of the car in front making a sudden turn or braking sharply.

As for parking, avoid yellow lines – your vehicle could be clamped or towed away. Blue-lined zones are fine, but look out for underground car parks, which are often a better option (not least because they keep your car cool in the fierce summer heat).

Sóller

Driving time: 40 minutes from Palma

The pretty rural town of Sóller is nestled in Majorca's ‘valley of oranges’, an extensive citrus-growing area near the island's north-east coast. Its cobbled old town is packed with charming bars and restaurants, with the impressive Sant Baromeu church in the centre.

Western Water Park Magaluf

Driving time: 25 minutes from Palma

If you're in Majorca with kids, a water park day is pretty much non-negotiable. This is one of the better ones, with a good mix of grown-up thrills (including Majorca's highest waterslide), gentler rides and colourful playgrounds.

Coves d’Artà

Driving time: One hour 10 minutes from Palma

Pirates and smugglers once roamed this labyrinth of eerie caverns. Today its visitors are more likely to be tour groups, who come to see the impressive rock formations and spectacular sea views. Head a little further north to explore the fortified town of Capdepera.

1. Watch your fuel, especially if you're going for a long drive in rural areas. Petrol stations can be scarce when you’re off the beaten track.
2. Be cautious at pedestrian crossings. Cars park close to – and sometimes even on – crossings, which can restrict your view. Crossings can be next to roundabouts, so look out for pedestrians in unexpected places.
3. Carry your licence and insurance papers with you; the police sometimes carry out spot checks, and without your papers you’ll be liable for a fine.

Fair fuel policy

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