- Many of the beaches in Menorca get crowded during the busy summer months. Smaller beaches may also only have small car parks, and on occasion, finding a space to leave your vehicle can be a tricky exercise.
- Rental cars in Menorca are well marked and locals are generally very tolerant of tourists, but be careful not to apply a ‘when in Rome’ mind-set to driving. Even though locals may drive a little over the speed limit, you are better off adhering to local speed laws, as fines can be hefty.
- When somebody flashes their lights at you in Menorca, it usually means the opposite of what it means in the UK. In other words, they want you to give way because they are coming through.
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Car rental in Menorca is cheap and gives you the freedom to fully explore the island at your own pace. By hiring a car, you’ll have access to spots beyond the limits of the Menorcan public transport network – it could even be your ticket to a secluded beach shared with nobody but Mother Nature herself.
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Language: Spanish | Currency: Euro (€) | Local time: UTC+01.00 | Avg. Flight time: 2.5 hrs
Where to hire a car in Menorca
If you plan on renting a car for your whole trip, it is probably easiest to pick up your wheels directly from Menorca Airport (MAH). Here, you’ll find the likes of Europcar and Avis, as well as local firms: Menorca’s car rental market is competitive, which should mean a lower price for you.
While you can wing it and wait to sort everything out when you land, you will have a better chance of finding cheap car hire in Menorca if you book online beforehand. Booking in advance also ensures you secure the right car for your particular needs.
During busy periods in Menorca, car hire can be extremely popular and certain models and car types can often sell out quickly. Just don’t be too quick to click on the cheapest car hire deal listed online; scour the rental contract for hidden fees and extras before you commit.
If you want to spend a few days lounging in your resort and getting into the holiday groove before taking to Menorca’s roads, you may want to rent a car from somewhere nearer your hotel. Mahon and Ciutadella both have a number of rental sites including outposts from familiar brands such as Hertz. Many of the bigger resorts also have their own car rental offices.
Benefits of having a car in Menorca
Getting behind the wheel will allow you to explore more of Menorca. The core of the island’s UNESCO-listed biosphere site, the S’Albufera d’es Grau National Park, for example, is easy to reach with a car.
Many of Menorca’s famous prehistoric monuments, including the Naveta d’es Tudons megalithic chamber tomb or Son Catlar, a prehistoric town dating back to around 200 BC, are also only accessible with car rental.
