Mahón travel guide

Mahón Tourism | Mahón Guide

You're Going to Love Mahón

With a population of 29,125, Mahón is a must-see destination in Balearic Islands, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mahón has to offer.

When to visit Mahón

Mahón in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mahón in December
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mahón

Plane

When flying to Mahón, you’ll arrive at Menorca Airport (MAH), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mahón from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h.

Car

Another option to get to Mahón is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 150 miles from Mahón. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Plane

When flying to Mahón, you’ll arrive at Menorca Airport (MAH), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mahón from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h.

Car

Another option to get to Mahón is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 150 miles from Mahón. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Mahón

Airlines serving Mahón

Lufthansa
Good (4,692 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (329 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (978 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (305 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,413 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (235 reviews)
Vueling
Good (804 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mahón

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal La Isla and Hostal Jume - Urban Rooms.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mahón

Most booked hotels in Mahón

Artiem Capri
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2267 reviews)
$140+
Calallonga Hotel Menorca
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 456 reviews)
$137+
Royal Son Bou Family Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 246 reviews)
$218+
Hostal La Isla
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1585 reviews)
$110+
Catalonia Mirador des Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1102 reviews)
$138+
Hostal Jume - Urban Rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 1891 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Mahón

Renting a car in Mahón costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mahón.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mahón (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Mahón is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Skoda Citigo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mahón costs $31 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Mahón.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Mahón (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Mahón is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Skoda Citigo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.