Car hire in Alaior, Menorca
Ask any local where to base yourself in Menorca for a proper experience of the island and there is a good chance they will say Alaior. The third largest town on the island, Alaior sits right in the middle of Menorca with a genuine character all of its own. It is known for its artisan cheese, its outstanding ice cream and a laid-back local atmosphere that feels refreshingly removed from the beach resort world. It is also, from a purely practical standpoint, one of the best-placed spots on the island for getting anywhere quickly by car.
Arenal Rent a Car delivers your hire car directly to Alaior or wherever you are staying in the area. No transfers to a rental office, no queuing, no wasted time on your first day. Your car arrives at your door with a full tank, insurance included and everything sorted.
Day trips from Alaior worth knowing about
Son Bou
Ten minutes south by car, the longest beach in Menorca. Almost three kilometres of fine sand with shallow, calm water that makes it one of the best family beaches on the island.
Cala en Porter
Fifteen minutes east, one of the most dramatic coves in Menorca. Towering cliffs, emerald water and the famous Cova d'en Xoroi cave bar carved into the rock face above the sea.
Es Mercadal
Ten minutes north, the village at the geographical heart of Menorca at the foot of Monte Toro. Drive to the summit and you can see the entire island from coast to coast on a clear day.
Cales Coves
A remarkable prehistoric site twenty minutes away where ancient burial caves are carved into the cliffs above a quiet cove. One of Menorca's genuine hidden gems and well worth the drive.
Why Alaior's location is such an advantage
Sitting at the centre of the island gives Alaior something that very few places in Menorca can offer. By car you can reach Mahon to the east in under twenty minutes, Ciutadella to the west in around half an hour and the beach at Son Bou to the south in just ten. That means on any given day you can have breakfast in Alaior, spend the morning at a different beach and be somewhere entirely different by the afternoon without feeling like you have spent the whole day driving. It is a genuinely useful base that many visitors overlook in favour of the better-known coastal resorts.
The quieter coves along the south coast are also much easier to reach from Alaior than from most other parts of the island. Cala en Porter, Cales Coves and Sant Tomas are all within easy striking distance. These are places that reward the effort of getting there and are far more accessible with your own car than by any other means.
Fast delivery and everything included in the price
Our service base in Mahon is less than twenty minutes from Alaior, which means we can get a car to you quickly and with minimal fuss. Book ahead, let us know where you are staying, and we handle the rest. Your rental price includes fully comprehensive insurance with zero excess, unlimited mileage and a free additional driver. We take cash with no credit card and no deposit required.
We are a family business that has been operating in Menorca for over thirty years. When we deliver your car in Alaior we are happy to share what we know — the best time of day to visit Son Bou without the crowds, which tracks near Cales Coves are worth exploring, where the locals go for dinner on a Tuesday night. That kind of honest local knowledge is genuinely useful and it is something no airport rental desk will ever give you.
Zero excess insurance
Included in the price
Cash accepted
No card, no deposit
Unlimited mileage
No restrictions