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 30m.

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 New York and takes around 12h 30m.

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 (4,698 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (330 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (966 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (307 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mahón

Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $271 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, 2273 reviews)
$147+
Calallonga Hotel Menorca
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 464 reviews)
$141+
Royal Son Bou Family Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 252 reviews)
$259+
Hostal La Isla
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1587 reviews)
$112+
Catalonia Mirador des Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1122 reviews)
$142+
Hostal Jume - Urban Rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 1894 reviews)
$106+

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. Intermediate (Seat Ateca or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mahón, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Intermediate (Seat Ateca or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mahón, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.