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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mahón from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mahón is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 242 km 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 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mahón from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 17h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mahón is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 242 km from Mahón. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.

Airports near Mahón

Airlines serving Mahón

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (331 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,390 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (308 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,764 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (238 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mahón

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 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, 2276 reviews)
$178+
Calallonga Hotel Menorca
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 470 reviews)
$169+
Royal Son Bou Family Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 253 reviews)
$331+
Hostal La Isla
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1589 reviews)
$119+
Catalonia Mirador des Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1146 reviews)
$175+
Hostal Jume - Urban Rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 1889 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Mahón

Renting a car in Mahón costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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 (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mahón costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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 (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.