Majorca Palma Car Hire

Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which also include holiday hotspots of Ibiza and Menorca. The capital, Palma, has a whole range of cultural attractions, whilst the rest of the island is known for its pretty towns and gorgeous beaches. The sea is warm and clear and there are plenty of places with great nightlife if you want to sunbathe by day and dance by night. Consider car hire in Majorca to explore the hidden coves and quiet beaches to really get a taste of what this island is about.

Package holidays in Majorca Palma are a great way to get to this pretty island on the cheap. If you're on a tight budget then look for all inclusive deals with transfers included so that you know you've paid everything up front. But if you can splash out a little it's certainly worth branching out and arranging a hire car for your Majorca holiday, whether you do so for part or all of the time.

If you're after the biggest parties and wildest nightlife on the island then you'll want to make a beeline for Magaluf, but try Pollensa and Alcudia for slightly less wild alternatives. As a rule, the farther you travel from Palma, the more peaceful and quiet the resorts are - another reason to get car hire from Palma Airport! The island is not very large, so with a hire car in Mallorca you'll be able to explore on day trips or get away from it all on a relaxing holiday.

Travel to Majorca

To get to Majorca it's best to hop on a cheap flight to Palma, home of the island's airport. For most of the year, you'll be fine to sort out your car hire once you touch down in Majorca, although to get the best prices it's always best to book advance after an online search. Advance booking is also important in the peak season when all the cheapest cars usually sell out. To get great rates, our car hire tool will let you compare prices for your holiday from a variety of providers, leaving you with cash to spare for a treat!

The most popular time for a Majorca holiday is July and August and at this time you'll find that everything from flights and hotels to renting a car in Majorca and even meals out can be more expensive. So you'll need to plan ahead to get a great deal. You could aim to visit in April, May, September or October instead, as the weather is still great but you'll encounter fewer crowds and as a bonus, rates will be cheaper!

Visiting in winter can also be a great way to get a bargain, but be aware that many things close over the off season. By all means go and enjoy the milder weather, but before you buy that flight, book that hotel or arrange your cheap hire car from Mallorca Airport, research your destination.

Where to stay in Majorca

A holiday to Majorca is all about the beaches for most people, so it's time to look beyond Palma and make a beeline for one of the many resorts! They all have transfers available from the airport but trust us, you'll want to consider a hire car in Mallorca to make the most of this beautiful island. Here's our guide to the resorts:

Palma The capital, you won't find many beaches here, but you will find plenty of historical attractions as well as a vibrant nightlife with more of a traditional music focus.

Palma Nova This large resort is close to Palma (and the airport), so transport times are short. Beaches, plenty of attractions and a fairly big nightlife scene await and it's more family-friendly than Magaluf.

Magaluf Has a legendary nightlife that makes it a partying paradise for young holidaymakers. Beaches and watersports await by day if you can rise before the sunset!

Alcudia It's simple to transfer to the quieter north of the island, and here you'll find huge beaches with warm shallow waters so it's great for families, although the resort is somewhat disorganised.

Pollensa This resort is quite a distance from the airport, but transfers are readily available. Expect luxury yachts and some of the island's best restaurants on the seafront. Not much to do but nearby Alcudia has plenty to do, which is easy to reach with hire car here in Mallorca.

C'an Picafort Is a former fishing village that still maintains some traditional charm, plus the wide beach promenade combine together to make a pretty holiday spot. Head to the beaches in the Baulo area for the best in the area.

Santa Ponsa Slightly further from Palma than Magaluf, it's a firm favourite for package holidays. It boasts a huge wide beach and plenty of Irish and Scottish themed pubs and bars.

Cala de Mallorca Boasts some of the island's best beaches - there are no fewer than three to choose from! Transfers can be quite lengthy.

S'Illot Is on the opposite side of the island to the airport, so getting cheap car hire at Palma Airport is definitely recommended. A working fishing village, it's just developing its tourist infrastructure. Don't expect all the mod-cons, but do expect lovely beaches!

Cala Major Close to Palma and not to be mixed up with similarly-named Cala Millor, this resort has a nice big sheltered beach as well as other family-friendly attractions.

Andratx This resort is near to Magaluf and Palma Nova but it offers a more up-market experience with plenty of luxury villas in this old fishing port.

Cala Millor The largest development on the east coast, there's plenty to do here by day and by night besides enjoying the beach, which is considered to be one of the island's best.

Cala Bona Just along from Cala Millor, expect a more traditional family-type location. You could stay here to enjoy the peace and quiet, as well as take advantage of the proximity to the attractions in Cala Millor.

Cala d'Or A range of small beaches are available here. They are pretty but can be crowded in the summer when package holidays are the norm. Look for hotels close to the Cala Gran pedestrianized zone to be at the heart of the action.

Cala San Vincente One of the smallest resorts on the island, expect rugged coastline dotted with pretty beaches and a good scattering of bars and restaurants.

What to do in Palma

If you stay in Palma (also known as La Ciutat), you can see popular attractions like the cathedral and La Almudaina (The Royal Palace), as well as enjoying the diverse shops and traditional nightlife. Your Majorca Palma car hire can be a great way to balance the attractions of Palma and the lure of the beaches. Add a little extra to your 2013 or 2014 Majorca holidays by visiting for August's Copa del Rey yachting regatta and October's Festa de Virgen.