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 25m.

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 25m.

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 (4,679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (332 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (953 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,396 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (308 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,761 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (239 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 $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Menorca/Mahon.

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 $35 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Menorca/Mahon.

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.