Car rental in Mallorca:
Simple. Clear. On site.
Why rent a car in Mallorca?
Your direct access to mobility on the island - with isla & Sunny Cars.
Public transportation is irregular, especially outside of Palma. Cabs are limited - especially away from the tourist centers or at off-peak times.
A rental car gives you the opportunity to discover Mallorca at your own pace:
Stop when a viewpoint calls. Turn back if the route is more beautiful than the destination. Continue when the restaurant is full or the child is asleep.
It is this freedom that makes your trip to the island easier, more relaxed - and more honest.
🧭 Another reason: route diversity & local knowledge
Those who only know Mallorca as a bathing island underestimate its size: it is around 120 kilometers from Cap Formentor to Cap de Ses Salines - a logistical challenge without a car.
What's more, many of the places that make Mallorca special are located offside.
- The finca you have booked is 5 km from the nearest supermarket.
- The weekly market in Sineu is charming, but crowded early - without a car this means getting up very early.
- The most beautiful bays are rarely accessible by bus - and parking spaces disappear quickly.
A rental car means: Plannable. Flexible. Stress-free. And: independent of cab fares, seasonal times and bus schedules.
Our recommendation:
Sunny Cars
As an official partner, we offer you access to a tried-and-tested booking system with comprehensive insurance cover and transparent prices. Included:
- All kilometers free
- Comprehensive cover worldwide (including fully comprehensive cover, reimbursement of excess)
- Can be canceled free of charge up to 1 hour before rental
- 24/7 availability for queries
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The right car for your trip to Mallorca
All models are modern, air-conditioned and well-maintained. With us, you don't just book any car - but one that suits your trip to Mallorca.
Not every route requires the same car. And not every travel group travels the same way.
If you are traveling with light luggage, a maneuverable city car will get you through the alleyways of Valldemossa. If you are planning a round trip or traveling with four people, you will need space.
It is therefore a good idea to book via isla-travel.com/car-rental choose from different vehicle categories - depending on what you have in mind.
These vehicle types are particularly popular:
- Small car - Ideal for narrow old towns and day trips
- Convertibles - when the coastal road can also mean a headwind
- SUVs & Jeeps - for tours through the Tramuntana mountains or gravel paths
- Family vans & 7-seater - if more than four people are traveling
- Electric vehicles - increasingly available, especially in metropolitan areas
Rental car classes: What does "Economy", "Compact" or "Intermediate" actually mean?
The designations such as Economy, Compact or Intermediate are Rental car classes - they do not stand for a specific model, but for a group of vehicles with similar characteristics (e.g. size, performance, comfort).
In the booking system of you can see Example vehiclesso that you can get an idea of what to expect.
Here is an overview of the most popular rental car categories for rental cars in Mallorca:
💡 Economy & Compact
for narrow old town streets in Palma de Mallorca or also in Sóller
Perfect for couples or small families with little luggage. Agile, economical, ideal for short distances or city trips to the city center of Palma de Mallorca and other quaint old towns (e.g. in Manacor, Felanitx, Sóller and many more). Also for families with little luggage and special cost awareness.
Typical models: Citroën C3, VW Polo, VW Golf, Fiat 500, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai i20, and many more.
Labeling in the booking system: Micro and small cars, convertibles in the compact, medium and luxury categories
SUVs & off-road vehicles
For island explorers and more than just asphalt
If you want to go into the mountains - for example to Sa Calobra or the Ermita de Betlem - an SUV is a good choice.
Not because of the terrain, but because of the Ground clearance, overview and safety on winding roads.
SUVs are also a convenient choice for families transporting a lot of luggage or planning trips inland.
Typical models: Nissan Juke SUV, Hyundai Tucson SUV, VW T-Roc SUV, Lynk & Co 01 Hybrid SUV
Labeling: lower middle class, middle class car, upper class, SUV
Family vehicles &
7-seater
Space when it is needed
That's why the Sunny Cars range also includes spacious Vans, 7-seaters and vehicles with optional child seatswhich can be added with just a few clicks.
You can see all the important information about seats, luggage volume and optional extras directly when you book.
Typical models: Peugeot Rifter Minivan, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro, etc.
Labeling: Lower middle class, middle class, lower upper class car, minivan
And of course there are other classes - from Mini until Luxury segment, from SUV until 9-seater van. The decisive factor is:
Choose your class not only by price, but also by journey duration, route and number of passengers. Traveling more comfortably means arriving more relaxed.
👉 Tips:
We recommend this for round trips or vacations with many stops, Do not calculate too tightly - especially with child seats or bulky luggage.
Remember that there is room for 4 adults in a small car. But if you each bring a 20 kg suitcase, 2 people will probably arrive at the accommodation without suitcases if you have rented a small car together from Palma de Mallorca airport: so always book one class higher rather than realizing afterwards that there is not enough space for your luggage.
Where can you
pick up the rental car?
14 Sunny Cars stations on Mallorca
Most vacationers depart from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). The transfer counters are located directly in the terminal.
Tip: In high summer, it is worth booking early - many vehicle categories are booked out quickly.
All stations can be found on the booking page: An overview can be found here
Alternatively, it is possible to have the vehicle delivered to the hotel - this is particularly practical for families or long-term vacationers.
🌿 Rent electric & hybrid vehicles
traveling quietly on the island
More and more travelers are consciously opting for e-cars - even on vacation. Particularly around Palma de Mallorca, in Sóller or Inca, there are now Charging stations in urban areas or at larger hotels.
Ideal for short distances, quiet driving and anyone who wants to travel in a climate-friendly way.
👉 Tip: If you drive an electric car, you can park in some municipalities free of charge or preferred - depending on local regulations.
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What makes isla different
Clear service, real protection.
We are based on the island, know the local conditions and hurdles when picking up, renting and dropping off rental cars in Palma de Mallorca (or other locations) - and are there to assist you personally. Instead of call centers and general terms and conditions jargon:
- Individual advice
- Callback in case of problems - no ticket system
- Recommendations if something does not fit
✅ All services included - no additional sales on site
What you see when you book is also what you pay at the end. The rental price with all-round carefree package includes:
- Fully comprehensive insurance without excess
- Reimbursement for glass, tire, underbody and roof damage
- Reimbursement of towing costs & loss of vehicle keys
- Insurance cover also for parking damage & theft
- All kilometers free - no cap
This means: No negotiations with local landlords. No risk of accidentally driving underinsured.
✅ Secure deposit: no financial risk with a credit card
In many cases, Sunny Cars will pay the deposit for you - particularly valuable if you don't want several hundred euros to be blocked on your card.
Transparent conditions for deposit, refueling regulations and driving area you will find before booking - not just at the time of collection.
✅ 24/7 assistance - real help when it counts
In the event of damage, delays or uncertainty, you can reach the emergency number around the clock - in German: +49 (0) 89 82 99 33 10
No hotline loops, no Google Spanish, no app chat robots.
Frequently asked questions
all about car rental in Mallorca
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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✈️ Car rental directly at the airport
Palma de Mallorca:
How to get off to a stress-free start
The advantage:
You get off the plane, pick up your luggage - and a short time later you're already in your car. No detours via shared transportation, no long waiting times. Most providers - including Sunny Cars - allow a Direct pick-up at the terminal or by shuttle bus to the nearby rental station.
🧭 Discover Palma de Mallorca - mobile in the island's capital
The Capital Palma is more than just a starting point. In a hire car, you can reach the old town with the La Seu Cathedralthe sea by the Parc de la Mar or the trendy cafés around Santa Catalina.
Pay attention to:
- Parking zones (blue = chargeable)
- Yellow lines on the roadside: No parking!
- Speed limit: 50 km/h in urban areas
- and avoid peak times on the Ma-1 Direction airport
If you live centrally, you can park the car for day trips - or deliberately only take it on the second day.
🌴 Playa de Palma & Can Pastilla - beach vacation with flexibility
The Playa de Palma is one of the most popular stretches of coastline - especially for travelers looking for proximity to the sea and the city.
You can easily reach it by rental car:
- the beach promenade
- the aquarium in Palma de Mallorca
- or excursion destinations such as Cala Pi, Cala Blava or de Sant Jordi
Who in Can Pastilla or S'Arenal can also pick up their rental car there - many rental car providers have pick-up stations directly in town.
💡 Car rental in Mallorca: providers, comparison & tips
Mallorca offers numerous Rental car provider - from local family businesses to large international suppliers.
Well-known names include Sunny Cars, Roig, TUI Cars or also SiXt.
What many travelers don't know:
Those who book directly with the car rental company often end up paying more - due to a lack of insurance benefits or opaque additional costs or dubious practices on site when picking up or dropping off the rental car (more information on this in our magazine, in the Augsburger Zeitung, on Mercury.com or in many other media).
👉 Hence our tip:
Use our Transparent rental car booking system directly here on this page (click for scroll) - with All-round carefree package and without deductible.
This also protects you from the classic "upgrades at the counter".
🏝 Discover Mallorca by rental car - our highlights
A rental car on Mallorca is particularly worthwhile if you want to see more than just the beach and pool.
Here are some highlights that you can reach flexibly by car:
- Serra de Tramuntana: World Heritage Site and winding boulevard
- Cap de Formentor: Spectacular views and dramatic coastline
- Port de Sóller & the "red flash" from Palma
- Cuevas del Drach with Porto Cristo: impressive stalactite caves
- Puig de Randa: Wide view over the center of the island
- Cala Torta or Cala Ratjada: For all those who like to arrive early
- Cala Millor & Can Picafort: family-friendly seaside resorts with plenty of space
The island is bigger than many people think - and places like Port de Pollença, Cala Figuera or Sa Calobra can hardly be reached without a rental car.
🚙 Renting a car in Mallorca - what do you need to consider?
If you want to rent a car in Mallorca, you have more options than are apparent at first glance. But with variety comes questions: Which provider is trustworthy? Which insurance is really necessary? And: What do you need to bear in mind when booking?
The most important points at a glance:
- Driving license valid for at least one year
- ✅ Minimum age: 21 years (higher for some providers)
- ✅ Credit card issued to the main driver
- ✅ International driving license is not mandatory
Our recommendation:
If you want a stress-free start, you should do not book on site first. Many car rental companies in Mallorca work with variable prices, sometimes aggressive upselling and opaque insurance conditions. An all-round carefree option booked in advance - for example via isla travel with Sunny Cars - provides clarity.
📋 Car rental offers & cheap tips - how to save when booking
Car rental in Mallorca doesn't have to be expensive - provided you know what to look out for. Here are some tips for cheap and fair car rental offers:
- 🌊 It pays to book early: Prices rise with capacity utilization
- 💼 All-round carefree package instead of cheap offerNo hidden costs
- ⏰ Optimize rental period: Weekly price often cheaper than single booking
- ✅ Book extras (child seats, sat nav) directly at the same time - Often more expensive on site
It's worth comparing - but only if you know, what is really included. With isla travel you book through Sunny Cars with complete insurance cover - without risk, without renegotiation at the counter.
🛋️ Shuttle bus or direct pick-up? The best options for car rental at Mallorca Airport
On Mallorca Airport (PMI), rental car providers offer two common handover models:
🚗 Directly at the terminal
You pick up your rental car directly in the parking garage of Palma de Mallorca airport from. Ideal if you need to get there quickly. Usually well signposted, little waiting time.
🚍 Shuttle bus to the rental station
Some providers bring you by free shuttle to the nearby rental station in just a few minutes. Advantage: more vehicle choice, sometimes lower prices.
Important: Both variants are uncomplicated, provided that your Flight number given at the time of booking has been. This allows staff to plan for delays.
📆 Book online or on site? A decision-making aid
Online booking ▶️
- Clear performance visible in advance
- Insurance included
- Fixed calculable price
- No language barrier or upselling
On site ▶️
- More flexible, but often more expensive
- Higher risk of additional costs
- Limited availability
Our conclusion: If you want a safe, stress-free and completely secure start, book your rental car for Mallorca online before your trip.
💰 Example prices per day
How much does a rental car cost in Mallorca?
| Vehicle class | Starting price per day |
|---|---|
| Small car (e.g. VW Polo) | approx. 30-45 € |
| Compact class (e.g. VW Golf) | approx. 40-60 € |
| SUV / family van | approx. 60-90 € |
Prices vary depending on the season, availability and rental period. Who book earlycan make significant savings.
What's really inside
- a rental car offer without uncertainties
Many offers advertise as "all inclusive" - and disappoint at the counter at the latest.
If you want to rent a car in Mallorca, you not only need a good price, but also a clear service package that delivers what it promises.
Our rental car offer (with pick-up directly at the Palma de Mallorca Airport or in popular coastal resorts such as Cala Ratjada, Playa de Palma or Port de Sóller) includes:
🔐 Insurance cover that really protects
No surprises in the small print:
- Fully comprehensive and theft protection - included, without deductible
- Reimbursement for damage to the underbody, roof, glass & tires
- Co-insurance for parking damage & vandalism
👉 Damage caused by improper refueling or lost vehicle keys is also covered - without additional policy.
💳 Security deposit? No problem.
Depending on the provider, the deposit is taken over directly - or merely blocked.
The decisive factor is that you experience before bookinghow high it is and how it is regulated. No dipping into your vacation fund, no deposit traps.
⛽ Fair refueling regulation: full/full or clearly marked
The most common and fairest option on Mallorca:
full/full - the vehicle is collected with a full tank and returned with a full tank.
If it is regulated differently (e.g. empty/empty or partially filled), you will be informed of this before booking. Clear. transparent. isla.
🕒 Flight delay? The system waits with.
Thanks to flight number matching, your arrival is automatically tracked. Even in the event of a delay, the Booking your rental car at Mallorca Airport received - at no extra cost.
🔁 Flexible return - also at a different location
You pick up the car at the airport, but would like to return it to Cala d'Or, Porto Cristo or with Can Picafort return? No problem.
One-way rentals are possible and can be selected during the booking process. Often even free of charge.
🧒 Child seats, additional driver, sat nav: bookable & calculable in advance
- Child seats in various sizes are available - legally compliant & clean
- Additional drivers can included free of charge be (depending on the station)
- Navigation devices or WLAN router optional - or you can use offline maps with your smartphone
🛡 Customer service that remains tangible
Whether Mallorca Rental car with a breakdown, question or problem: The telephone emergency service is Available 24/7 - in German.
No chatbots, no putting you through. But someone who knows how to get you from Sa Calobra to Cala Millor come - even with a puncture.
🧾 All taxes, fees and surcharges are included
- Airport charges
- Registration tax
- State fees
- and all kilometers free
Local environmental levies (such as those partly imposed in Palma de Mallorca apply) are already included, depending on the provider. You pay what is displayed - no longer. Not later.
📋 Car rental offers & cheap tips - how to save when booking
Car rental in Mallorca doesn't have to be expensive - provided you know what to look out for. Here are some tips for cheap and fair car rental offers:
- 🌊 It pays to book early: Prices rise with capacity utilization
- 💼 All-round carefree package instead of cheap offerNo hidden costs
- ⏰ Optimize rental period: Weekly price often cheaper than single booking
- ✅ Book extras (child seats, sat nav) directly at the same time - Often more expensive on site
It's worth comparing - but only if you know, what is really included. With isla travel you book through Sunny Cars with complete insurance cover - without risk, without renegotiation at the counter.
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