Renting a Car at Palma de Mallorca Airport
Last updated: April 2026
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is Spain's third-busiest, handling the massive holiday traffic to the Balearic Islands' largest island. The rental car area is on the ground floor of the multi-story car park opposite the terminal. All major brands plus Spanish operators Goldcar, Centauro, Record Go, and OK Rent a Car compete — making PMI one of Europe's cheapest rental markets. Weekly rates start under €35 in winter.
🎯 Quick Tip
Mallorca is only 100 km long — even the most distant town (Pollença) is 45 minutes from the airport. Don't overpay for an SUV thinking you need range — a compact handles every Mallorcan road comfortably except the unpaved tracks to some hidden coves.
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Airport Pickup Tips
From PMI arrivals, cross to the multi-story car park — rental desks are on Floor 0. It's a 3-minute walk. Present your passport, EU license or IDP, and credit card. PMI processes enormous volumes — summer queues at Goldcar and Centauro can hit 40 minutes. Book with OK Rent a Car or Record Go for shorter waits. Counter upsell pressure is intense — decline unless planned.
Mallorcan roads are narrow, especially in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Check both mirrors, all bumper corners, and wheel rims (roundabout curbing). PMI's outdoor parking lot has good light — inspect thoroughly. Mallorca's UV-intense sun fades paint and damages dashboards — don't mistake sun damage for rental damage.
For detailed guidance, see our pre-drive checklist.
Explore Palma de Mallorca by Car
Mallorca is best explored by car — the island's rugged Serra de Tramuntana mountains, hidden coves, and charming villages like Valldemossa and Deià are unreachable by public transport.
Top drive from Palma de Mallorca: Serra de Tramuntana — MA-10 from Andratx to Pollença
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Getting from Palma de Mallorca Airport to the City
PMI is 8 km from Palma center (15 min). For Sóller and the Tramuntana, Ma-11 north through the tunnel (20 min). For Pollença and the north, Ma-13 north (40 min). For Alcúdia, Ma-13 (40 min). For Cala Millor (east coast), Ma-15 east (50 min). For Valldemossa, Ma-1110 (20 min). For the Ma-10 coastal road (Sóller to Pollença), allow 2 hours.
OK Rent a Car operates from Son Oms industrial area, 2 km from PMI, with free shuttle every 5 minutes. They're Mallorca's best-reviewed operator (4.8★ on Google) with transparent pricing, zero hidden fees, and modern Seat and VW fleets. Delpaso also operates nearby with competitive rates.
What to Know Before Driving from PMI
Spain drives on the right. Mallorca speed limits: 120 km/h on the Ma-1 motorway, 90 km/h on rural roads, 50 km/h in towns. The Ma-10 mountain road has no posted limit but conditions demand 30-40 km/h. Parking in Palma's old town is limited — use the underground car parks at Parc de la Mar or the port (€12-18/day). Parking at beach coves is first-come-first-served and fills by 10 AM in summer.
Mallorca's road network radiates from Palma like a wheel — the MA-1 to MA-19 highways cover all directions. The Ma-10 through the Tramuntana mountains is one of Europe's most scenic drives — hairpin turns, tunnels, and cliff-edge roads with stunning views. Test your brakes before heading there. Download offline maps; mountain cell coverage is spotty.
Fuel Stations Near PMI
Repsol and Cepsa stations are on the Ma-19 and Ma-13 near PMI. Fuel: unleaded 95 approximately €1.60/L (slightly higher than mainland Spain). The cheapest fuel is at the Eroski hypermarket in Son Oms (3 min from PMI). Fill up before the Tramuntana mountain drive — there are only two stations on the entire Ma-10 (in Sóller and Pollença).
Local Driving Tip
Mallorca's Ma-1 motorway from Palma to Andratx is free and scenic, but the mountain road to Sa Calobra (Ma-2141) has 12 km of non-stop hairpin turns — not for nervous drivers. Parking in Palma's old town is resident-only; use the Parc de la Mar underground lot.