A major change in how you get around Ibiza has kicked in, with new rules limiting the number of rental cars available during the peak tourist season. Starting this Monday, officials have enforced a cap on vehicles entering both Ibiza and its sister island Formentera, setting a provisional limit for rental cars at 14,000 per day for Ibiza. This regulation, now in its second year, pinches the car rental sector which is forced to operate near capacity to meet high demand, according to Cristóbal Herrera, the head of the Balearic Association of Car Rentals Without a Driver. Tourists arriving with their own vehicles also face restrictions, capped at 3,548 daily entries for non-residents.
Visitors planning a sun-soaked escape might find it trickier to explore the island if they haven't pre-booked a car, especially as the tourist influx peaks in July and August. This could mean weaving through alternatives like public transport or hiring other forms of mobility, although these options remain limited.
The rules, aiming to curb vehicle crowding and improve traffic flow, will be in place until the end of September. While the full impact of these changes is yet to be seen, the priority remains balancing the island’s transport requirements, making sure residents and workers can get around amidst soaring tourist numbers.
