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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- To city centre
- 8 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- Ma-13, Ma-19, Ma-20
- Region
- Balearic Islands
- Population
- 438,234
- City IATA code
- PMI
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 9
- Rental companies
- 2
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Where to pick up a car in Palma
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Palma
Offices 1City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 7Son Armadans
Son Güells
Cas Català
Costa d'en Blanes
Rental companies in Palma
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Sicily by Car
- Offices
- 1
Palma by car
Palma sits on a bay on the south of Mallorca, with the Serra de Tramuntana behind it. Nearly everything on the island is within an hour’s drive.
Driving in Palma
Palma is reached by Ma-13, Ma-19 and Ma-20. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Arriving by road
Roads from every part of Mallorca converge on Palma. There is no road link to the other Balearic islands, and none is planned.
From the airport without a car
EMT city buses serve the airport: line A1 heads into the centre, stopping at Porta des Camp, Sindicat Interchange, the Railway Station, Alemanya Interchange and Passeig Mallorca. Line 34 goes instead to the northern suburbs and Son Espases.
Popular searches in Palma
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Day trips from Palma
- Sóller23 km
- Pollença46 km
- Alcúdia51 km
Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
Where do I park in the centre of Palma?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Palma?
At Palma: an independent office. In the city centre: an independent office. In Son Armadans: Europcar. In Son Güells: Sicily by Car and an independent office. In Cas Català: 3 independent offices. Elsewhere in the city: an independent office. More rental desks are at Palma de Mallorca Airport.