In truth, you may be surprised to learn that you can get around Menorca with a rental car fairly easily. Because Menorca Airport is known as one of Spain’s busiest airports, the city’s center can feel a bit compact. Nevertheless, exploring the very nature of the island can be done at your own pace by booking a rental car. Here are a few tips to guide you along the way.

First things first, when you begin to get around Menorca with a rental car, you’ll notice that the city has many winding roads and the streets are narrow. Plus, there is a lot of one-way traffic as well as many cars parked alongside the pavement which can make driving conditions tough at times. Despite that fact, once you have a current map, you’ll be able to easily travel the roads and get to your destination hassle free. In order to legally drive a rental car in Spain, you’ll need a national driving license if you are a citizen of an EU member country.

Those visiting Menorca from non-EU member countries will need to apply for an International Driving Permit in addition to having a valid national driving license. Something else to consider as you get around Menorca with a rental car, is that in Spain, cars drive on the right hand side of the road. Additionally, children who are under the age of 14 are not permitted to ride in the front seat. Be sure to drive with caution when coming upon traffic lights and steer clear of shortcuts on maps because they could have you traveling on unpaved roads or going through mountain passes.