Car hire in Binibeca, Menorca
There are very few places in the Mediterranean that stop people in their tracks the way Binibeca Vell does. The winding whitewashed lanes, the low stone archways draped in flowers, the smell of the sea drifting through the village — it is the kind of place that does not feel entirely real. Built in the 1970s as a holiday development but designed to echo traditional Menorcan fishing villages, Binibeca Vell has become one of the most photographed and visited corners of the entire island. And rightly so.
But here is what most visitors staying in Binibeca do not realise until it is too late. The village itself is wonderful for an evening stroll or a long lunch by the sea. Beyond that though, without a car, you are fairly limited. The nearest supermarket requires a drive, the best beaches nearby are only reachable by road, and the extraordinary stretch of hidden coves that line the coast just minutes away in either direction remain completely out of reach. A hire car does not just make Binibeca more convenient. It transforms your holiday entirely.
The hidden coves around Binibeca
Within ten minutes of Binibeca by car you will find some of the most unspoilt coastline in Menorca. Cala de Biniparratx is a narrow, pine-fringed cove that stays remarkably quiet even in August — the kind of place where you can spend a morning with barely another soul around. A little further along the coast, Cala Binissafúller is another local secret, tucked away down rural tracks and completely inaccessible without a car or a very long walk. These are the places that make Menorca feel genuinely wild and unspoilt, and they are all right on your doorstep if you have your own wheels.
Head west for ten minutes along the coast road and you reach Cala Alcaufar, a sheltered cove with traditional painted fishing boats pulled up on the shore and a genuinely local atmosphere. A little further on is Punta Prima, the nearest sandy beach to Binibeca, with views out to the lighthouse on the tiny Isla del Aire. North on the main road and you are in Mahon in fifteen minutes, with everything the capital has to offer including the covered market, the port and some of the best restaurants on the island. And if you feel like making a full day of it, Ciutadella at the other end of the island is less than an hour away.
Binibeca is a wonderful place to stay. A car makes it even better.
The very things that make Binibeca so appealing — the quiet lanes, the absence of busy roads, the village scale — mean that for anything beyond an evening walk you need to get in the car. Groceries, day trips, beach runs, restaurant evenings in nearby villages. All of it is straightforward with a hire car and genuinely difficult without one.
Arenal Rent a Car delivers your hire car directly to your accommodation in Binibeca. Our service base in Mahon is just fifteen minutes away, so we can get a car to you quickly and with minimal fuss. Book in advance, tell us where you are staying, and we will take care of everything. The price always includes fully comprehensive insurance with zero excess, unlimited mileage and a free additional driver. We accept cash with no credit card and no deposit required. We are a Menorcan family business with over 30 years of experience and we know this corner of the island inside out.
What to discover by car from Binibeca
Cala de Biniparratx
A narrow, wild cove less than ten minutes from Binibeca. No facilities, no crowds. Just pine trees, crystal clear water and the kind of silence that is increasingly hard to find.
Cala Binissafúller
A local secret tucked down rural tracks near Binibeca. Small, sheltered and surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland. Only reachable by car or a very long walk along the coast path.
Punta Prima
The closest sandy beach to Binibeca, eight minutes by car. Views across to the Isla del Aire lighthouse and calm, clear water that is perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
Mahon
Fifteen minutes north, the capital of Menorca. The covered market, the harbour, the old town and some genuinely excellent restaurants make it well worth a visit or two during your stay.
Cala Alcaufar
Ten minutes west along the south coast. Colourful fishing boats, local cafes and a sheltered cove with a completely different feel to the more visited beaches nearby.
Sant Lluis
Five minutes by car, the nearest village to Binibeca. A Sunday market, traditional Menorcan architecture and some of the best local restaurants in the south of the island.
Delivered to Binibeca
To your accommodation
Zero excess insurance
Included in the price
Cash accepted
No card, no deposit
Book your hire car in Binibeca
To book your car in Binibeca call us on 652 310 960 or use the booking form at the top of this page. We strongly recommend booking ahead, particularly in July and August, to make sure we have the right vehicle available for you when you arrive.