Frequently asked questions about car rental in Ibiza

Around €20 to €35 per day in low season, €40 to €65 in the shoulder season and €80 to €140 in July and August for a small car.

As early as possible, certainly for July and August. The vehicle limit has shrunk the fleet, so cars sell out quickly at peak times.

Yes. In a peak week of 2026, a small car in Ibiza started at around €550 per week, against roughly €250 in Mallorca.

Ibiza Airport suits most holidays. Picking up in town can be cheaper, but you have to get there yourself.

Yes, usually for a one-way fee. Request it when you book and check the conditions.

No. A valid EU or UK driving licence is enough.

Usually 21, with at least one to two years of driving experience. Larger cars sometimes require 23 or 25.

If you are between 21 and 25, expect an extra €8 to €20 per day.

Some companies apply a maximum, for example 75. Check the conditions.

Usually yes: in the main driver's name and with enough room for the deposit.

With some providers you can, under a different deposit arrangement. The daily rate may be higher.

Anyone registered at the desk who meets the conditions.

Collision Damage Waiver limits your liability for damage to the car, but usually leaves an excess.

You pay the excess if there is damage; the deposit is blocked temporarily by the rental company as security.

Often between €300 and €1,500, depending on the car and the company.

Typically tyres, windows, the underside, the roof, wrong fuel and a lost key.

Doing it in advance is often cheaper than at the desk. Do compare the cover and the conditions.

Yes, third-party liability is compulsory and always included in the rental.

Usually 50 km/h in built-up areas, 90 km/h outside them and 100 to 120 km/h on dual carriageways.

0.5 grams per litre of blood, and 0.3 for drivers who have held a licence for less than two years.

Hands-free only. Earphones and headphones are banned.

A V16 emergency beacon, a reflective vest within reach and a spare wheel or repair kit.

Children under 135 cm need a suitable seat or booster and must travel in the back.

Many rental contracts forbid it, and damage there is usually not covered.

No, there are no tolls on the island.

White is free, blue is paid, yellow means no parking and green is a regulated residents' zone.

In Ibiza Town, roughly €0.50 per 30 minutes, €1 per hour and €2 for the two-hour maximum.

At many popular calas, yes, usually a few euros. Arrive early, because the car parks fill up.

In September 2026, around €1.65 to €1.78 per litre of petrol and around €1.88 per litre of diesel. Prices change regularly.

Full-to-full is usually the fairest: you get a full tank and return the car full.

Almost every rental company forbids it. Rent on Formentera itself, at the port of La Savina.

No. The rental company arranges it. Only for your own car do you pay €1 per day, capped at €5 per stay.