A single-terminal, strongly seasonal airport (4.21 million passengers in 2025, but fewer than 100,000 in December). Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt have counters on the ground floor, with cars in the rental car park next to the terminal, and Enterprise, Alamo and National have an office about three minutes' walk away; most other firms, including Goldcar and OK Mobility, collect customers by shuttle from a meeting point in public car park P1, opposite the terminal, to depots on the edge of Maó a few minutes away. Several firms close or cut their hours in winter.
Top rated
Hiper Rent a Car 8.38.3
Desks in terminal
55 of 13
Lowest deposit
€0–€950 (Goldcar)
Reviews analysed
2,8642,864
At a glance
Counterwise rates 13 car rental desks at Menorca Airport (MAH): 5 inside the terminal, 1 a short walk away (about 3 minutes on foot) and 7 off-site, reached by shuttle.
The best-rated desk is Hiper Rent a Car with a Counterwise Score of 8.3/10 (Great); the lowest-rated is Goldcar at 2.3/10 (Poor).
4 of 13 desks do not require a credit card: Enterprise, Avis, Sixt and Hertz. The card rule is not confirmed yet for 3 desks.
Typical deposits range from €0 (Goldcar) up to €1,000 (Click&Rent). Not confirmed yet for 6 desks.
Based on 2,864 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work
Red flag: Several reviews from summer 2026 describe disputes over charges after the rental: one reviewer reports a claim of about 2,000 EUR for mechanical damage despite having the top cover, and others were charged for parts the cover excluded or for a fuel-level difference. The company FAQ says its top cover is not full-risk and has exclusions.
Red flag: Several recent reviews say a credit card is required and that debit-card or Amex users had to buy company insurance (roughly €90-300) or were refused. Official conditions confirm that renters without the company's cover need a Visa or Mastercard credit card for the deposit.
Red flag: Several recent reviews (summer 2026) report long waits for the airport shuttle, 30-45 minutes on pickup or a delayed shuttle or none on return, with a single shuttle and little staff cited.
Red flag: Several summer 2026 reviews, including ones booked via ADAC or Booking, say a confirmed car was not available on arrival with no alternative arranged; some add that the promised refund or reimbursement had not been paid weeks later.
Red flag: Around nine recent reviews report charges of roughly €50-400 for scratches or chips that customers say were already on the car or were barely visible, with some saying the damage claims were not backed by before-rental photos.
Red flag: Many reviews report that a debit or foreign-issued card was refused for the deposit, and that travellers then had to buy the desk's own cover (roughly €80-€270) or lose the rental. Several say this was not clear when booking, and a travel-comparison page confirms a credit card is needed for the deposit.
Red flag: Roughly ten reviews from the last 12 months (and many older ones) report damage or fuel charges, mostly for scratches, wheel rims or the underside, that renters say were already on the car or not on the car at all. Evidence photos are often reported as missing, and charges of about 190 to 500 euros are mentioned.
Red flag: A dozen or more reviews from the last 12 months report damage charges, often arriving by email shortly after drop-off, for scratches the renters say were already there or that were found after they left; several say the check-in inspection was missing or incomplete and several say staff gave an all-clear at return.
Red flag: Many recent reviews (about 15 since June 2026) report damage claims emailed a day or more after returning the car via the unattended key box, for scratches, a flat tyre or dents that the renters say were not theirs or were already on the car. Several say no check was done with an agent at pick-up or return, and several say they could only contest the claim with their own photos or video.
Red flag: Many recent reviews report security deposits or card holds not released for weeks (in some cases months) after return, with customers saying emails and calls went unanswered.
Red flag: Many recent reviews report charges of roughly 70-275 EUR for small scratches under bumpers or on rims, often in photos taken after dirty cars were handed over. Several say no joint check-in inspection took place and that their own dated photos showed the damage already existed.
Red flag: Many reviews from the last few months say a 200-700 EUR deposit had still not come back weeks after the rental; some reviewers believe it was charged rather than held. One reviewer says the company later acknowledged an error.
Red flag: Very many recent reviews describe strong pressure at the desk to buy the desk's own full cover, with broker or third-party cover said to be invalid and warnings of high charges for scratches over about 2 cm; some say they were told they could not get the car otherwise.
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Car rental at Menorca Airport: questions and answers
Which is the best car rental desk at Menorca Airport?
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Hiper Rent a Car is the best-rated car rental desk at Menorca Airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.3/10 (Great). It is followed by Autos Menorca (7.5) and Autos Valls (7.3). Scores are based on 2,864 traveller reviews analysed and were last updated on 13 November 2026.
Which car rental desks are inside the terminal at Menorca Airport?
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5 of the 13 desks at Menorca Airport are inside the terminal: Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz. Enterprise is in a nearby car park or building, about 3 minutes on foot. Hiper Rent a Car, Autos Menorca, Autos Valls, GoByCar, Owners Cars, Click&Rent and Goldcar are off-site and reached by shuttle.
Can I rent a car at Menorca Airport without a credit card?
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Yes. 4 of the 13 desks at Menorca Airport do not require a credit card: Enterprise (6.8/10), Avis (5.4/10), Sixt (5.3/10) and Hertz (4.7/10). Autos Menorca, GoByCar, Owners Cars, Budget, Click&Rent and Goldcar need a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. The card rule is not confirmed yet for Hiper Rent a Car, Autos Valls and Europcar. Check the debit card conditions when you book.
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Menorca Airport?
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Goldcar has the lowest starting deposit at Menorca Airport: €0–€950. The highest is at Click&Rent, up to €1,000. Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned. Deposit amounts are not confirmed yet for Hiper Rent a Car, Autos Menorca, Autos Valls, GoByCar, Owners Cars and Budget.
How far is the walk to the car rental desks at Menorca Airport?
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From the terminal at Menorca Airport, the walk to the desks in nearby car parks or buildings takes about 3 minutes: Enterprise about 3 min. Allow extra time with luggage.
How long is the shuttle to the off-site car rental desks at Menorca Airport?
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Shuttle ride times to the off-site desks at Menorca Airport are not confirmed yet. Allow extra time for the ride and the wait.
What are the opening hours of the car rental desks at Menorca Airport?
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Opening hours at Menorca Airport: Hiper Rent a Car, 08:00–22:00 daily; Autos Menorca, 07:00–22:00 daily; Autos Valls, 07:00–22:00 daily; Enterprise, Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun closed; GoByCar, 07:00–22:00 daily; Owners Cars, 07:00–22:00 daily; closed 25–31 Dec and 1 Jan; Avis, Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat 07:00–15:00, Sun 13:30–21:30; 24-hour drop-off (key box in the car return office); Budget, 07:00–22:00 daily; Sixt, 07:30–19:30 daily; Click&Rent, 08:00–20:00 daily; Europcar, 07:00–23:00 daily; Hertz, 07:00–23:00 daily; from 1 November 2026 07:00–22:00 daily; Goldcar, 07:00–23:00 daily. If your flight lands late, check the hours before you book.
Which fuel policy do car rental desks at Menorca Airport use?
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Most desks at Menorca Airport use full to full (pick up full, return full). Exceptions: Enterprise (same to same) and Goldcar (same to same).
Which car rental desk has the lowest rating at Menorca Airport?
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Goldcar has the lowest Counterwise Score at Menorca Airport: 2.3/10 (Poor). Main red flag from travellers: Very many recent reviews describe strong pressure at the desk to buy the desk's own full cover, with broker or third-party cover said to be invalid and warnings of high charges for scratches over about 2 cm; some say they were told they could not get the car otherwise..
The Counterwise Score (0 to 10) blends two things. 70% is an AI analysis of recent traveller reviews of that specific desk and of web reports, scored on five weighted sub-scores: deposit & damage disputes (30%), counter upselling (20%), booking honoured (20%), queue time (15%) and car condition (15%). 30% is the desk's star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate. Recent reviews count more than old ones, and desks with few reviews are pulled toward the average of their airport or station. Rankings are independent: affiliate commissions never change a score or a position.