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📍 Ibiza: the third-largest Balearic island; Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is about 6–7 km from Ibiza Town.
Is a Car Worth It in Ibiza?
Ibiza's buses and taxis serve the main towns and beaches, but queues form and taxis cost a lot on busy nights. A car lets you reach the north and west coves and drive at your own pace.
Our advice: book a small car for narrow lanes and tight beach car parks, and do not drive after a night out.
Drive Times Across Ibiza
Times are approximate and depend on traffic; use live navigation for the real figure.
| Route | Approx. distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Town to the airport (IBZ) | ~6–7 km | about 10–20 min |
| Ibiza Town to Sant Antoni | ~15 km | about 20–30 min |
| Ibiza Town to Santa Eulària | ~15 km | about 20–30 min |
| Sant Antoni to Cala Comte | ~7–8 km | about 15 min |
| Ibiza Town to Sant Joan (north) | ~20–25 km | about 30–40 min |
| Ibiza Town to Es Cubells | ~15–20 km | about 25–35 min |
Beach Parking, Night Traffic and Restricted Zones
Beach car parks fill by late morning in July and August, and some beaches run shuttles or restrict access. Roads around Sant Antoni and Ibiza Town are busy at night. Ibiza Town's Dalt Vila and parts of the harbour have access restrictions, so use signed car parks. The ferry to Formentera leaves from Eivissa port; many rental companies do not allow cars on it.
- Arrive early at popular coves or use shuttles
- Do not park on private land, fields or verges; fines and towing are possible
- Fines from cameras and police are sent to the agency, which charges you after the rental
Pick-Up and Delivery
Pick-up is usually delivered to your hotel in Ibiza, or collected at Ibiza Airport (IBZ). Use the "Specify location" option in the search to choose, and check the car card for any fee. Do not rely on a named office unless it is written on the car card. If you arrive late, give the provider your flight number.
Documents and Age
- Valid driving licence, usually held for at least a year; minimum age is typically 21 (23 or 25 for larger or premium cars)
- Your national driving licence; licences issued in EU/EEA countries are normally accepted, while drivers from other countries may be asked for an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside the licence — requirements depend on where your licence was issued and can change, so check with the agency before you travel
- Passport and the booking voucher
- A payment method that matches the offer: many agencies block the deposit on a credit card; use the No deposit or No credit card filter if you need an alternative
Insurance and Deposit Explained
With basic insurance the excess — your share of any damage — can be large and the agency blocks a deposit. Full coverage brings the excess close to zero and, with many local agencies, means no deposit. Typical exclusions are tyres, glass, the underbody, interior damage and lost keys, and the cover is not valid off-road. Toll roads, fines, parking and any fuel shortfall are billed separately. Photograph the car with the agent at pick-up and return and make sure all damage is in the acceptance document.
Driving in Ibiza: Roads and Habits
Main roads are good, but the final stretch to a cove is often narrow or unpaved. Do not drive on dirt tracks: insurance does not apply there. Scooters and quads are numerous and can behave unpredictably.
- Traffic drives on the right; overtake on the left, and at roundabouts give way to cars already on the roundabout, which circulate counter-clockwise
- Speed limits are signed and cameras are common, including fixed, average-speed and mobile units; as a general guide towns are 50 km/h or lower, conventional roads about 90 km/h and motorways up to 120 km/h
- Spain has toll motorways (autopistas, signed AP) and many free autovías (signed A) that run alongside them; ask the agency how tolls are paid and whether a fee is added
- Many cities have low-emission zones (ZBE) with camera enforcement; rules differ by city and change, so check the current rules for your route and ask the agency about the car's environmental label
- Street parking is often regulated (ORA): blue bays are usually paid with a time limit, green bays are usually for residents or cost more for visitors, and yellow lines mean no parking
- Strict drink-driving limits apply and police run roadside tests; the safest rule is zero alcohol. No handheld phone, and seatbelts are compulsory for everyone
- Fuel policy is usually full-to-full; return the car with the same level as at pick-up and keep the fuel receipt
- Do not take the car on unpaved tracks, beaches or dry riverbeds: insurance is not valid off-road
- Island rental cars normally stay on the island; ferries to other islands or to the mainland are usually not allowed, so check the terms