Enjoy the beautiful Menorca on your own schedule with a rental car
The tranquillity of Menorca when compared to its larger neighbour, Mallorca, makes it an ideal holiday spot. Unspoilt beauty galore, sunny beaches, charming villages and more are waiting to be discovered here, and taking it at a slow pace with your own rental car is the best way to see all that the island has to offer.
From the buzzing capital of Mahon in the east with its enticing bars and restaurants to the amazing history of Ciutadella de Menorca at the western end, you will find incredible sights all along the length of Menorca. The beach resort of Cala Galdana is particularly stunning, and history lovers will enjoy the prehistoric monuments scattered around the island. The scope for outdoor adventure is large, and activities on offer include all kinds of watersports, hiking and horse riding in the scenic hills. Take a look at our top travel apps and set out on an epic, exotic road trip in Menorca that you’ll remember for many years to come.
Booking the right Menorca car rental
Find the perfect car rental to take you all over the island of Menorca with Airport Rentals’ simple search engine. Rather than spending hours scouring the internet across different sites and search panels, enter your details once for a list of results from an array of rental suppliers, all in one place. All the information you need to compare the options and come to an informed decision is visible on the results page, and with filters, you can cut the list down to just the vehicles that suit your preferences. Luxury cars, SUVs, cheap compact cars, long and short-term rentals, local and international brands - it’s all there for you to choose from.
Airport Rentals makes sure the price is right, too. Our bulk buying power allows us to offer low rates and frequent special deals, making it cost-effective as well as convenient to search and book on our secure site. The customer support team is waiting at the end of the phone lines 24/7 to answer any questions and help with the search, booking and rental process.
Menorca Airport (MAH)
Menorca Airport is located five kilometres southwest of Mahon, the capital of Menorca. It has a single passenger terminal and offers both regularly scheduled commercial flights and chartered flights to destinations around Europe. A lot of air traffic is seasonal, peaking in the summer months.
In the terminal, passengers can make use of an information desk, free WiFi, ATMs and currency exchange outlet, a children’s playroom and food and drink concessions.
Car hire companies in Menorca with a counter in the airport terminal can be found on the ground floor.
Guide to driving in Menorca
Our tips aim to help you make the most of your time with a Menorca car hire. Take a look at our list of road trip essentials for some pointers on packing.
Driving from Menorca Airport to Mahón
For many visitors, the nearby capital city is the first port of call. To get there in your Menorca Airport car hire, turn left as you depart the terminal onto the Me-14 and then veer right at the roundabout onto the Me-12. Continue straight through two more roundabouts and the road will become the Carrer de Vassallo which leads directly into the city centre.
Driving tips for your Menorca rental car
Driving in Menorca is much the same as driving your car rental in the rest of Spain. The laid-back nature of the place makes it easy to travel around - just make sure that you pull over to enjoy the view rather than trying to do it while behind the wheel!
Spain car hire driving tips
● In Spain, as in the rest of continental Europe, all traffic drives on the right.
● Speed limits in Spain go as high as 120 kilometres per hour on dual carriageways. Drive carefully at high speeds.
● Roundabouts are common in Spain and around Menorca. Remember to give way to any traffic already on the roundabout.
● Familiarise yourself with the native names of places in Spanish or Catalan - i.e., Mao rather than anglicised Mahon - to ensure you can understand directional signs.
● The blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers in Spain is set low at 0.05%. One drink could put you over the line - so we recommend abstaining completely from alcohol before driving.
Parking options at Menorca Airport and around Menorca
Short-term parking in the airport lot called P1 costs just a few Euros an hour, up to a daily maximum of €11.50 in the low season and €14.50 in the high season. Long-term parking is available in P2 at similar rates for the first four days, and €5.75 per day thereafter.
You will find free parking on streets and in public or business parking lots around much of Menorca and may have to pay a few Euros in the city and town centres. Blue lines indicate a “pay and display” area where you will need to find the meter and get a ticket that goes on your dashboard.
