Mallorca – Getting around on your own

During a holiday you would often want to see other things than the hotel, the beach and the streets around where you live. Going on tours is usually a good way to see lots of fun stuff on holiday. Getting around Mallorca on your own is both easy and convenient. In this way, you can decide for yourself when and what you want to see and experience on the tour.

Public Transportation on Mallorca

Mallorca is a very grateful island to travel around on your own. The bus network works very well, and during peak seasons, the buses comes every fifteen minutes between the major tourist resorts. The buses usually do not cost much. From Palma Nova and Magaluf to Palma costs about 1.5 euros. To get the exact bus times, it is easiest to ask at the front desk of the hotel. They will help you more than happy.
Taxis are also a alterantiv that works very well, of course it is more expensive than the bus. You can almost always get a taxi on the street, plus you can order a taxi that will come and pick you up at the hotel from the reception. All public taxis use taximeter and the minimum fee is 4 euro.

Get around Mallorca on a bike

The cheapest way to get around is to rent a bike. There are many great cycling routes wherever you are on Mallorca which takes you to many exciting places. Rent a bike for a day or maybe a week. Ask the reception staff were the easiest way to rent a bike, they will help you.

Rent a car on Mallorca

Renting a car when you want to get around Mallorca on your own is still the very best way. There are many tour operators that rent out cars, including Avis, Budget and Hertz. Many tour operators recommend that you book your car from home, whilst the trip is booked, which means that the price will be cheaper and the whole process becomes smoother. That way you can get the car at the airport when you arrive.
Another benefit of booking from home is that it can be a little difficult to get a rental car on Mallorca during the peak season as it is many people who rent a car.