Car Rental Palma de Mallorca

A rental car is the perfect way to discover Palma and the surrounding area. Palma airport is only around 10km away from the city centre, and the journey will typically take you just 20 minutes, mainly along the Ma-19 westbound.

As you move through Mallorca to the vibrant capital of the Balearics, and explore beyond, you’ll notice different speed limit rules. When travelling on major highways, the limit is generally 120km/h, rural roads often require you to stick to 90km/h and urban roads in towns, cities and villages are usually 50km/h, though some areas including Palma itself may have lower limits. Always check signs in case of any changes.

Once you reach Palma de Mallorca, travel in any direction and you’ll be struck by the rich tapestry of treasures this city has to offer. You’ll come across several historical sites left by the Romans, Moors and Christians as well as a plethora of fascinating galleries. Both on-street parking and underground car parks are available, if you want to leave your car and explore on foot.

Plenty of great day trips on the island are at your fingertips too, with a rental car in Palma de Mallorca. Travel for around an hour north-east taking in a 55km drive along the Ma-13, and you’ll find yourself in Port de Pollensa (also known as Puerto Pollensa). This quaint town boasts stunning beaches and clear blue water that must be seen to be believed.

Another option is to travel north on the Ma-13 towards Consell and then take the Ma-2022 and Ma-2021 to Alaró. This journey is just over 26km and should take less than 30 minutes. In Alaró you will find the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains – and you can spend the day hiking and taking in breathtaking views should you wish.

Visitors that enjoy immersing themselves in culture and history will enjoy this city, and the island it calls home, just as much as a foodie looking to sample the delights of the local cuisine.

Whether you want to explore the past, hike in search of awe-inspiring vistas, or relax on a gorgeous golden beach, with a rental car in Palma de Mallorca you’ll have everything at your disposal.

Explore Palma’s Old Town

There are many famous and unmissable sights in the Old Town to enjoy. The iconic La Seu Cathedral (also known as the Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca) is one of the main tourist attractions, and rightly so. An early visit will see the Parc de la Mar (the artificial lake situated in front of the Cathedral) glimmer below the Cathedral in the morning sun.

Afterwards, tour the many rooms of an official residence of the King and Queen of Spain at the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, which takes its name from the Arabic for ‘fortress’ – and has a rich history dating back to medieval times. While you’re in the area, you can admire the nearby tranquil Arab Baths.

Ensure you leave yourself enough time to wander the medieval streets of Palma and see where they lead you. You’ll encounter a myriad of wonders, including Gothic churches and scenic squares, antique book and furniture shops, plus the famous ‘golden mile’.

The Old Town can easily transition you from day to night and you’ll never run out of things to see, do, eat and drink. Soak up everything that the galleries, museums, shops and restaurants have to offer and identify where the civilisations of the past have left their mark.

Enjoy panoramic views at Bellver

Castell de Bellver is an eye-catching landmark in Palma – its name derived from Catalan for ‘lovely view’. The fittingly-named fort offers unrivalled panoramic views of the city and surrounding pine forests from its vantage point.

Unique in design, the only round castle in Spain has served as a prison, a royal fortress and even briefly as a summer residence for royalty.

Should you visit in the summer, you may even be fortunate enough to catch a classical concert in the central courtyard under a canopy of stars.

Experience island paradise

If you want to explore outside of the city, just a short 20km drive north from the centre is Valldemossa. This gorgeous rural village is located in a valley at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, and if you can make time for this idyllic area, you won’t be disappointed. Choose to hike, or simply admire the scenery.

Ranging from locally sourced to more exotic produce, Santa Catalina market in Palma is a dream for lovers of quality food, meanwhile. Find fresh fish and meat, vegetables, spices and cheeses to sample from more than 50 vendors at this buzzing celebration of delights, and stock up with Mediterranean goods.

After endless amounts of exploring, learning and hiking you may need to recharge your batteries. Ca’n Pere Antoni beach is situated just one kilometre from the heart of the city, creating stunning and unique scenery for your beach day. This stretch of sea and sand offers an exquisite experience to crown your trip in style.

With car rental in Palma de Mallorca, all this and more is within your reach. Reserve direct online today.