{"id":4944,"date":"2022-02-21T15:07:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calviabeach.com\/?page_id=4944"},"modified":"2022-02-21T15:07:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:07:03","slug":"car-rental","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/fr\/leisure-and-fun-activities\/car-rental\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Rental"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>Renting a car in Mallorca is the best way to explore this magnificent island.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p>Below is my complete guide on how to rent a car in Mallorca, covering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>which type of car is best,<\/li>\n<li>best rental companies, reviews,<\/li>\n<li>tips on reducing costs,<\/li>\n<li>insurance recommendations,<\/li>\n<li>essentials to avoid any scam,<\/li>\n<li>rules and regulations,<\/li>\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I have tried listing everything you may need to know to enjoy a worry-free car hire experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-10\"><strong>Renting a car in Mallorca &#8211; Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Should I rent a car in Mallorca?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It depends what kind of holiday you want.<br \/>\nYou can stay at the beach and party. You don&#8217;t need a car for that.<br \/>\nBut that would be a shame, because the island is magnificent with mountains, cliffs, caves, hidden beaches and coves&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Renting a car is the best option to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy some of the\u00a0hidden gems\u00a0such as arches, viewpoints, rock formations<\/li>\n<li>Visit a place early before the large crowds such as the Formentor peninsula, Sa Calobra, the Tramuntana villages,\u00a0stunning coves&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>Be flexible to adapt to the weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tramuntana mountains\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/5a-Ma10-Tramuntana-Road\/i-ThnckpK\/1\/c702bfaa\/L\/Tramuntana_drive_Mallorca-084285-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tramuntana mountains\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/5a-Ma10-Tramuntana-Road\/i-ThnckpK\/1\/c702bfaa\/L\/Tramuntana_drive_Mallorca-084285-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Car rental essential tips &#8211; from my personal experiences<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to read the entire article with the step-by-step to renting a car in Mallorca, here is a short summary of\u00a0<strong>my top tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>My main recommendation is to pick a small car. There are many narrow roads where you can have to cross path with other cars and with buses. Driving a narrow car is less stressful.<\/li>\n<li>Book early\u00a0to get the best prices and the choice of cars<\/li>\n<li>Always check the car upon arrival and take pictures of anything you see (don&#8217;t forget the roof and under the bumper)<\/li>\n<li>On Mallorca, I do recommend taking the complete coverage for the outside. As I wrote there are narrow roads, and some with stone walls. The risk of scratching the car is higher than in other destinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"narrow roads in mallorca\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Driving\/i-cWH75Zq\/1\/038037f5\/L\/Cala_Sa_Nau_Mallorca-157929-L.jpg\" alt=\"narrow roads in mallorca\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Driving\/i-cWH75Zq\/1\/038037f5\/L\/Cala_Sa_Nau_Mallorca-157929-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The booking platform I personally use<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You will see a lot of mentions of\u00a0\u00a0Discovercars.com\u00a0throughout this article.<br \/>\nThis is the platform I personally use and one of the best customer-rated comparison sites on the market.<br \/>\nAs soon as I decide on a destination and dates, I go check their deals and car types.<\/p>\n<p>I have found some really good deals many times.<br \/>\nPlus, they have a practical coverage option at great price that will cover you in case of damage to the outside of the car.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Rental car in Mallorca\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/5f-Embalse-Cuber-Gorg-Blau\/i-jmGTx5z\/1\/2a8fa0d0\/L\/Gorg_Blau_Mallorca-084718-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rental car in Mallorca\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/5f-Embalse-Cuber-Gorg-Blau\/i-jmGTx5z\/1\/2a8fa0d0\/L\/Gorg_Blau_Mallorca-084718-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of my rental cars in Mallorca<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is it difficult to drive in Mallorca? Is it safe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To be honest, Mallorca is not my favorite destination for driving.<br \/>\nIt is not dramatically difficult, but it is not the most comfortable experience.<\/p>\n<p>Roads are overall in correct conditions, and the island is not huge, so you never drive for too long.<br \/>\nHowever, when you leave the main roads, there are many very narrow roads. And it is very crowded with lots of tourists (who don&#8217;t know the size of their rental cars)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-2\"><strong>#1 to 3 &#8211; How to rent a car in Mallorca &#8211; required elements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Tip 1 &#8211; License to rent a car in Mallorca<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To drive in Mallorca \/ Spain you need a valid driving licence from your country.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with EU licenses can drive on their holidays with only their valid national licenses<\/li>\n<li>All other nationalities must have an International Driving Permit (on top of their national license)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Driving license international driving permit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"Driving license international driving permit\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"15323\" data-src=\"\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"400\" data-init-height=\"400\" data-css=\"tve-u-17e71807f14\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Driving-license-international-driving-permit-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 2 &#8211; Extra age requirements \/ years of driving<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Official driving age in Mallorca \/ Spain is 18.<br \/>\nHowever, most car rental companies in Mallorca:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>will require you to be 21<\/li>\n<li>will require you to have held a license in your home country for a year or more,<\/li>\n<li>may add charges, if you are under 25,<\/li>\n<li>may add charges, if you are over a certain age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the platform\u00a0Discovercars.com\u00a0you can enter your age, to see any limitation in rental cars available and any additional fee.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Age for car rental\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental-300x100.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Age for car rental\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" data-id=\"15320\" data-src=\"\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental.jpg\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"200\" data-init-width=\"600\" data-init-height=\"200\" data-css=\"tve-u-17e6ec5d600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.zigzagonearth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Age-for-car-rental-300x100.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 3 &#8211; A credit card that can handle the hold charge\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Remember that unless you have decided to purchase a full coverage insurance directly with the rental company, you will be asked for your credit card to hold a deposit. This amount s blocked on your account via your credit card (until you bring the car back without damages).<br \/>\nAs it is on top of the payment, you may be hitting the limit of your credit card daily\/weekly or monthly protection limit.<br \/>\nSo be prepared! Your options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a different credit card for the hold charge,<\/li>\n<li>Contact your bank prior to traveling to change your limits,<\/li>\n<li>Purchase a full coverage insurance with a 0 excess charge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-empty=\"true\">On the platform\u00a0Discovercars.com:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-empty=\"true\">once you open one option, you can click on Rental Conditions, and you will see the Security Deposit amount.<\/li>\n<li data-empty=\"true\">And if this is an issue for you, you can pre-select the amount you are willing to have blocked as security deposit in the filters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Deposit filters on\u00a0Discovercars.com<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-3\"><strong>#4 &amp; 5 &#8211; When and where to hire a car in Mallorca<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Tip 4 &#8211; Best period<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The island of Mallorca is a\u00a0very popular\u00a0destination, especially in Summer.<br \/>\nSo, if you want the choice of your vehicle types and good prices, it is better to\u00a0rent your car\u00a0<strong>as early as possible.<\/strong><br \/>\nYou won&#8217;t find any last-minute deals in Summer.<br \/>\nAs soon as you have picked your dates, book the car!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 5 &#8211; When and where<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Cars can be rented for all major beach towns and from the airport.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to see only a couple of things, you could rent only for a few days from the place where you are staying.<br \/>\nHowever, to be able to explore the entire island and see all its magnificent landscapes, the best option is to rent from the airport.<\/p>\n<p>You can find all the main rental companies at the airport.<br \/>\nThe island also has some locals renters in the touristic seaside towns. Be careful with prices that seem too low to be true!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Flying over Mallorca\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/16b-Mallorca-Airport\/i-VBXC7Vp\/0\/226412d4\/L\/Mallorca_Airport-1332-L.jpg\" alt=\"Flying over Mallorca\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/16b-Mallorca-Airport\/i-VBXC7Vp\/0\/226412d4\/L\/Mallorca_Airport-1332-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-4\"><strong>#6 to 10 &#8211; What type of car to choose<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Tip 6 &#8211; Recommendations for size of car \/ power &#8211; does size matters?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I know it depends on how many people are traveling and how much luggage you are traveling with.<br \/>\nBut here are a few things to keep in mind when traveling in Mallorca:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Size<\/strong><br \/>\nMy main recommendation is to pick a narrow car.<br \/>\nAround the island, there are many narrow roads: in the countryside, to reach beaches and in the mountains.<br \/>\nDriving a narrow car is less stressful when you have to cross path with other vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power<\/strong><br \/>\nAny size of cars will be able to drive all around the island. No roads are extremely steep.<br \/>\nHowever, It will be more comfortable in the mountains, if you don&#8217;t choose the smallest engine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Choose narrow rental car\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Driving\/i-BMbKCm5\/1\/0c6cdde8\/L\/driving_Mallorca-105620-L.jpg\" alt=\"Choose narrow rental car\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Driving\/i-BMbKCm5\/1\/0c6cdde8\/L\/driving_Mallorca-105620-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 7 &#8211; Transmission type &#8211; Manual vs Automatic<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most cars to rent in Mallorca have a manual transmission.<br \/>\nRental companies have automatic cars, but they are often more expensive. And there are less of them, so book early.<br \/>\nOn\u00a0Discovercars.com, you can use the filter &#8220;Automatic transmission&#8221; on the left, if this is a must have for you.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 8 &#8211; Fuel choice &#8211; Diesel, Gas or electric<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Petrol station in Spanish is \u00a0&#8220;estaci\u00f3n de servicio&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Petrol is on green pump &#8211; called &#8220;gasolina&#8221; and if unleaded &#8220;gasolina sin plomo&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Diesel is on Black pump called &#8220;gasoil&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>See the concentration of electric car charging station, where you are going in Mallorca\u00a0on this website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Tip 9 &#8211; Is it useful to have a 4WD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Not really. Road to almost all attractions are paved.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of beaches \/ coves that are only accessible by tracks. But know that even if you have a 4WD, the insurance protection associated with the rental probably does not cover use of the car out of paved roads.<br \/>\nThis is frequent in many countries. Read the fine print.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Sa Calobra road\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Coll-del-Reis-Sa-Calobra-Road\/i-TFX7677\/1\/b7aea545\/L\/Coll_del_Reis_Sa_Calobra_Road_Mallorca-084325-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sa Calobra road\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"13093\" data-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Mallorca\/Coll-del-Reis-Sa-Calobra-Road\/i-TFX7677\/1\/b7aea545\/L\/Coll_del_Reis_Sa_Calobra_Road_Mallorca-084325-L.jpg\" data-width=\"800\" data-height=\"600\" data-init-width=\"800\" data-init-height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sa Calobra road<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tip 10 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Consider vehicles with sleeping options<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another idea is to rent a vehicle in which you can sleep.<br \/>\nOverall, this could save you money compared to booking extra accommodations.<br \/>\nHowever, Mallorca is not the ideal destination for that because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wild camping is not allowed<\/li>\n<li>Campsites are rare on the island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plan your\u00a0dream road trip\u00a0around Mallorca!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 easy-to-plan maps<\/li>\n<li>140+ pre-selected scenic locations<\/li>\n<li>Planning tips to make the most of your time<\/li>\n<li>270+ large photos to decide where to go<\/li>\n<li>GPS coordinates direct to the carparks<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renting a car in Mallorca is the best way to explore this magnificent island. 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