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Rent a Car Palma de Mallorca Airport

Why Rent a Car at Palma De Mallorca Airport?

Renting a car at Palma de Mallorca Airport gets your island trip started the moment you land. The airport sits close enough to Palma that you can be exploring the city, or already on the road to the coast, within about 20 minutes of picking up the keys.

Why Pick Up Here
Palma de Mallorca Airport (also known as Son Sant Joan) is just 8km from the centre of Palma, with car hire desks in the Arrivals Hall of the single terminal building. From here, the Ma-19 gives you a quick route into the city, while the island's main roads fan out in every direction, west to Port de Sóller and the Serra de Tramuntana, north to Alcúdia and Pollença, or southeast to Santanyí and Cala d'Or.

How to Book Your Pick-Up

  • Enter "Palma de Mallorca Airport" or "PMI" as your pick-up location
  • Choose your pick-up and drop-off dates and times
  • Select a one-way return if you're dropping off somewhere else on the island
  • Head to the car hire desk in the Arrivals Hall on arrival

Getting Around from Here

  • Palma city centre: about 20 minutes via the Ma-19
  • Playa de Palma: around 10–15 minutes
  • Alcúdia: approximately 50 minutes via the Ma-13
  • Port de Sóller: roughly 45 minutes via the Ma-13 and Ma-11

Driving Tips for Arriving in Mallorca

  • Drive on the right; the Ma-19 and Ma-20 ring roads connect the airport to the island's main routes
  • Mountain roads in the Serra de Tramuntana are narrow and winding, allow extra time if you're heading that way
  • Carry your licence, passport, and booking confirmation to the rental desk
  • Non-EU licence holders should check International Driving Permit requirements before travelling

FAQs

Where do I collect my rental car at Palma Airport?
Car hire desks are in the Arrivals Hall of the airport's single terminal building.

How far is Palma Airport from Palma city centre?
About 8km, roughly a 20-minute drive via the Ma-19.

Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Only if your licence isn't issued by an EU country or in the Roman alphabet.

Can I drive to the north of the island from the airport?
Yes, Alcúdia and Pollença are both under an hour away via the Ma-13.