Car hire at Menorca Airport
Land in Menorca and have your car ready within minutes, with no queues or surprises.
Menorca Airport (Mahón), IATA code MAH, is just about 5 km from Mahón, making car pick-up a quick step right after landing. It's the natural gateway to the island and the perfect starting point for discovering its hidden coves and charming villages without relying on bus timetables or limited tourist routes.
At Gavendo we've been arranging car hire at Spain and Portugal's main airports since 1982, with negotiated rates and customer support in four languages. Booking your car at Menorca Airport in advance guarantees a vehicle waiting for you on arrival, with no last-minute queues or price surprises, ready to head out and explore the island as soon as you collect your luggage.
Search carsPick-up at the Menorca Airport terminal
Menorca Airport (Mahón) is small and very easy to get around, which makes collecting your hire car a quick process. On leaving the baggage reclaim area you'll find the hire company desks, clearly signposted. As a broker with negotiated rates, Gavendo lets you know in advance which provider you'll collect your vehicle from and exactly where their desk is, so you don't waste time looking around as soon as you land.
How the process works on arrival
After landing, you first go through baggage reclaim and then head to the car hire area, located within or very close to the terminal itself (depending on the company). There you present your booking, driving licence and the card used to secure the hire. Within a few minutes you'll sign the contract, check over the vehicle's condition with staff and receive the keys. The whole process usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes if you have your documents ready.
Why book the car before you arrive
Menorca (MAH) receives a large volume of tourists in high season and hire cars run out fast, especially in July and August. Booking ahead with Gavendo guarantees your vehicle on arrival, with negotiated rates that tend to be better than booking on the spot or last minute, and no surprises on price or availability when you land.
From the airport to Menorca's coves and villages
The airport is just about 5 km from Mahón, so within minutes you can be in the capital or on the road to the rest of the island. A car is the best way to get around Menorca: it lets you reach hidden coves, charming villages and spots off the usual tourist routes, which is far trickier without your own transport given how spread out the beaches are.
Returning the car and one-way hire
Return is usually at Menorca Airport itself, at the point indicated by your assigned company, with a full tank as per your rate conditions. If you need to return the vehicle somewhere other than where you picked it up (one-way), get in touch: availability and any extra cost depend on the company and the requested destination.
What's included with your Gavendo car
All our hires include insurance, VAT and airport taxes in the price you see when booking, with no hidden last-minute charges. We also offer customer support in four languages and over 40 years of experience in the sector, so if any question comes up before, during or after your hire, there's a real team ready to help.
Which company will serve me at the desk?
We work with several hire companies at Menorca Airport and select whichever offers the best rate and availability for your dates. You'll receive all the provider's details, the exact desk and opening hours in your booking confirmation, depending on the company handling your hire.
- Book in advance — In high season, car availability in Menorca runs out fast: book before you travel to secure your vehicle.
- Bring your documents — A driving licence, the cardholder's card and booking confirmation ready to hand speed up pick-up at the desk.
- Check the car before setting off — Check the vehicle's condition and fuel level with staff before driving away, to avoid charges when you return it.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I collect the car at Menorca Airport?
At the car hire desks near the baggage reclaim area or very close to the terminal, depending on the company assigned to your booking.
Can I return the car in another city or island?
It depends on the company and the requested destination. Ask us about one-way hire before booking and we'll confirm availability and any extra cost.
Is the desk open 24 hours?
Hours vary by company and season. We'll confirm your assigned provider's exact hours in your booking confirmation.
Do I need to print my booking to collect the car?
It's not compulsory — showing it on your phone is enough — but we recommend also bringing a printed copy in case the desk asks for it alongside your driving licence.
What do I need to bring to collect the vehicle at the airport?
A valid driving licence, the card used to secure the hire (in the main driver's name) and ID or passport.
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