What is the best way to get around Menorca?

The best way to get around Menorca depends on your travel style. Renting a car offers the most flexibility, especially for visiting remote beaches / enjoying island attractions. Public buses are affordable and reliable for main towns and popular resorts, while taxis and boats provide convenient alternatives for specific routes.

Can you get around Menorca without a car?

Yes, it is possible to get around Menorca without a car but you may waste valuable holiday or missout on experiences. The public bus network connects major towns, Beach resorts and their beaches.

Is public transport in Menorca reliable?

Public transport in Menorca is reliable for travel between main towns and popular beaches. Bus services are more frequent during the summer months. We have years of experience.

Are taxis expensive in Menorca?

Taxi prices in Menorca are reasonable for short distances but can become costly for longer journeys. They are a convenient option for airport transfers, late-night travel, or when bus schedules are limited.

Whats the law with young children and seats in taxis on Menorca?

Child safety is prioritised by the law. Children must use correct seating. Parents can face on the spot fines as Taxi drivers and companies face no liability

Do Taxis provide child seats or boosters on Menorca?

In general NO. Some taxis may carry booster seats but never full child seats. Cannot cuurently be booked.

Can you visit beaches in Menorca by boat?

Many of Menorca’s beaches and hidden coves can be accessed by boat. Boat rentals, guided tours, and short Water Taxi routes are popular options, particularly during the summer months.

Getting Around Menorca - Taxis with children

Getting Around Menorca

Menorca Transport Good to Know

It's important to understand the scale of Menorca's transport infrastructure and the reality this has on your Holiday or stay! Preservation has precidence so East - West journeys use a SINGLE ROAD with 'fishbone' roads to coast. Very few coastal roads.

🚍 Getting around Menorca by Public Bus

Menorca has a low cost bus network but is run by three independent companies with no bus travel planning App to help with journey planning or ticket purchases. Bus Journeys using 2 or more buses require tourists to buy single tickets for EACH bus route. Tickets must be bought in cash with the driver - no multi-trip tickets available.

Menorca Bus Travel -answers to all your questions.

Quick FAQ

Can I pay card or cash on a bus? - tourists = CASH ONLY, small value notes!
NO Multi Trip Cards / Discounts for tourists
NO combined tickets when using multiple buses
lowcost : Single fares range from €1.50 – €4

🚕 Getting around Menorca by Taxi

Menorca has no private taxis, no Uber or similar services. Taxis are licensed only to pick up in a specific local areas meaning there can be shortages in peak times.

All you need to know including travelling with young children Menorca Taxis Guide -answers to your questions.

🚘 Getting around by Hire car

Freedom to get around and go on excursions without worrying about bus schedules or Taxi availability. Explore on YOUR time agenda. Menorca is small and you can drive from one side to the other in less than 1 hour. Menorca's road network preserves the island's nature so don''t exepect any Motorways, fast coastal roads. Car Hire in the low season is often 30% of July/Aug

Menorca Car Hire Guide - answers to your questions.

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🛥️ Getting around Menorca by Boat

A majestic way to experience Menorca's real jewells its unbuilt coastline dotted with stunning beaches and enchaniting coves

Explore the coast by Boat - answers to your questions.

Longer Journeys? 👉 Charter a boat with or without a capitain Travel around Menorca by Boat - answers to your questions.

Getting around by Water Taxi

Water Taxis are alternative way to visit beaches, bespoke trips and move between Mahon and Es Castell Harbours

🚈 Getting around Menorca by Train

Menorca Train Travel

There are no trains on Menorca

Menorca Metro

There is no underground / metro on Menorca

Menorca Travel help - Quick Links

Public Transport

Menorca Bus tickets timetables

Boat Trips departing West Coast Boat Trips Cala'n Forcat Calan Bosch Big Boat / Private

Boat Trips Mahon Harbour and east coastline

Mahon Airport Menorca

Getting Around Menorca - Taxis with children