Find your perfect car hire at Menorca Mahón Airport
Collect your Avis hire car at Menorca Mahón Airport and an unforgettable road trip will soon be yours. All you need to do is drive.From the comfort of your Avis rental car, you’re free to admire the glistening gems of this Balearic island as you please.
Plan your journey from Menorca Mahón Airport
From Menorca Mahón Airport, you’re just a 10-minute drive (via the Me-12) from Mahón, the ideal starting point for your Menorca road trip.Mahón is the island’s capital, offering excellent shopping and much entertainment. The old town presents a delightful mix of old and new, with narrow streets, shady squares and a selection of pavement cafes – perfect for watching the world go by.
If you’re looking for culture and history, Mahón has plenty to offer. Menorca Museum, settled in an old 17th century convent, exhibits a large collection of artefacts from the pre-Talayotic, Talayotic, Roman and Byzantine periods. It also boasts a number of paintings and artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries.
One of Mahón’s most popular tourist attractions, the Church of Santa Maria (built in 1287 and then rebuilt around 1748-1772) is also worth visiting. Highlights include a spectacular organ, featuring more than 3,000 pipes. Concerts and recitals are held here throughout the year.
Just 4km from Mahón is Talatí de Dalt. The Talayotic remains here represent one of Menorca’s most important pre-historic sites and are definitely worth adding to your sightseeing list.
If you’re more into gastronomy than archaeology, you won’t be disappointed with the selection of restaurants and tapas bars scattered around both the harbour and in central Mahón, serving Spanish, Catalan and Italian cuisine.
Explore Mahón and Menorca’s southeast coast from the comfort of your hire car.
Frequent renters get upgraded – and additional days for free – by signing up for Avis Preferred loyalty benefits. Simply choose a date and time and we’ll prepare your quality hire car.
Beyond Menorca Mahón Airport
The island of Menorca, although quieter than its sister island Majorca, has great appeal. From bustling historic towns such as Mahón to secluded sandy coves, you’ll find there’s so much to see and do in this multi-faceted destination.Es Castell
Drive for around 15 minutes from Menorca Mahón Airport, via the Me-12, and you’ll arrive in the pretty seaside town of Es Castell. Two harbours present a collection of bars, restaurants and souvenir shops, plus a fantastic sandy beach. If you fancy escaping the sun for an hour, the Menorca Military Museum in the old town hall is worth a look.
El Toro
To catch the best views of the island, head to El Toro – the highest point on Menorca, just a 40-minute drive from Menorca Mahón Airport via the Me-1. Aside from the spectacular panorama, there’s also an Augustinian monastery and church to explore.
S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park
Around a 50-minute drive from Mahón is S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park. Here you can spot a number of rare birds, including cormorants, herons, ospreys and red kites. The impressive nature reserve also boasts a variety of plants, such as orchids, gladioli and honeysuckle. It’s definitely worth adding to your sightseeing itinerary and promises a relaxing and educational day out for all the family.
Hiring an Avis car gives you the keys to unlock Menorca at your leisure.
Driving rules in Spain
Which side of the road?In Spain, please drive on the right side of the road.
Country driving laws
• Mobile phones may not be used at all whilst driving
• Do not use headphones when driving (except hearing aids)
• Dipped headlights must be used in poor daylight visibility
• Always use indicators, you will be fined for not using indicators when needed
• Cyclists have right of way, at all times
Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
• Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
• Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)
• Motorways: 120km/h (74mph)
Unless indicated by road signs.
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children aged under 12 and less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
• Children aged under 12 are not allowed to sit in the front seat
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.