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 New York and takes around 12h 15m.

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 Record Go and Europcar, 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 New York and takes around 12h 15m.

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 Record Go and Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Mahón

Airlines serving Mahón

Lufthansa
Good (4,687 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,455 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (722 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (969 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (332 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (306 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,425 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,792 reviews)
Vueling
Good (810 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mahón

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 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, 2262 reviews)
$133+
Calallonga Hotel Menorca
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 451 reviews)
$134+
Royal Son Bou Family Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 242 reviews)
$205+
Hostal La Isla
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1582 reviews)
$110+
Catalonia Mirador des Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1086 reviews)
$138+
Hostal Jume - Urban Rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 1880 reviews)
$101+

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 2% 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 2% 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.