Having a car in Ibiza can be brilliant when you actually plan to use it.
It means you can leave the resort behind, head north for lunch, explore somewhere new for the afternoon or get back to your villa without waiting around for a taxi.
Europcar is one of the established rental options on the island, with locations including Ibiza Airport, Playa d’en Bossa and Santa Eulalia.
Travellers who want an established rental company with several Ibiza pickup options
From compact cars through to larger vehicles, vans and premium options
Ibiza Airport, Playa d’en Bossa and Santa Eulalia
Deposit, excess, fuel policy, driver’s requirements and what is actually included in the rate
Europcar is one of the established car-rental brands operating across Europe and internationally.
For an Ibiza trip, the attraction is fairly straightforward: pick up a car, use it for as much or as little of the holiday as you need, and return it at the agreed location.
The current Ibiza operation includes rental points at the airport as well as Playa d’en Bossa and Santa Eulalia, giving you a little more flexibility depending on where your holiday starts.
Europcar also offers a broad range of vehicles, from smaller cars through to SUVs, people carriers, vans and premium vehicles.
For Ibiza, the big benefit of using an established operator is simplicity.
If you’re arriving at Ibiza Airport, collecting the car and heading straight to your accommodation, an airport pickup is the obvious route.
A smaller car can make much more sense than a large vehicle if you’re spending most of your time around Ibiza Town and the main resorts.
On the other hand, if you’re travelling with family, luggage or a larger group, saving a little money on the smallest available vehicle can be a false economy.
The important thing is choosing the car around how you’re actually going to use Ibiza.
“Europcar is the sort of car-hire option we’d consider when we want the reassurance of a well-established name and a straightforward pickup rather than simply choosing whichever result happens to be cheapest. For Ibiza, the different collection points are useful, but we’d still choose the car around the trip rather than the brand.
A small car makes sense for a lot of Ibiza holidays; a larger one only makes sense when you genuinely need the space.”
Small / compact car
Probably the sensible choice for a couple or two friends.
They’re easier around Ibiza Town, easier to park and generally less stressful on narrow roads.
Family car
Worth considering when you have children, luggage and beach equipment.
Don’t judge the size of a car by the photograph. Check the actual luggage capacity.
SUV
Useful if you want more space and a higher driving position, but don’t assume you need one simply because you’re in Ibiza.
Larger vehicle / people carrier
The obvious option for bigger groups.
Just compare the total cost against hiring two smaller cars.
Premium car
Nice?
Absolutely.
Necessary?
Usually not.
Yes, particularly if you want an established rental company and value having different vehicle and pickup options.
Current Europcar locations include Ibiza Airport, Playa d’en Bossa and Santa Eulalia.
Yes. Aena currently lists Europcar in the airport’s baggage-claim area.
The exact requirements depend on the booking, but Europcar’s current guidance includes a valid licence, identification and a card in the main driver’s name. UK licence holders are also currently advised to bring the relevant DVLA Share Driving Licence passcode.
Yes. Europcar currently lists automatic vehicles among the options available in Ibiza.
No. It depends entirely on where you’re staying and how much you plan to explore.