Ibiza Getting Around

By BoatGetting Around by Water

The ports of San Antonio and Ibiza Town offer hop-on boats that call in at nearby beaches during the peak summer months.

By CarGetting Around by Road

Bus: There is a good and cheap bus service around the island and given the often haphazard road and driving conditions this can be a more relaxing and certainly cheaper alternative to hiring a car. During the peak summer months, night buses collect and deposit party goers at all the main nightclubs. For information on times and routes visit the local tourist offices.

Taxis: Available taxis can be identified by a green light and charge on a metering system. 

Car hire: There are plenty of car hire options both at the airport and in all the major resorts. Unfortunately it should be noted that Spain has one of Europe's worst accident rate records, so driving caution and extra insurance coverage are advisable.  The minimum age for car hire ranges between 21-25 years.

Motorcycles: Mopeds and motorbikes are available for hire in all the major resorts and is a good option for getting to some of the more out-of-the-way beaches. Over 16s can rent a machine of less than 49cc whilst for anything over 75cc you must be 18 or over. Crash helmets are compulsory.

Regulations: Traffic drives on the right and speed limits are 50kph (37mph) in towns, unless otherwise signposted, and 90kph (57mph) in rural areas. The local police have the power to collect on-the-spot fines for any traffic violations and often mount speed traps. 

Emergency breakdown service: Breakdown service will be provided by individual car hire companies.

Documentation: A valid passport and full international driving licence is required, which includes the green counterpart for British license holders.
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