subject: Car Hire Mahon Airport by:Michael Lee [print this page] Mahon Airport serves the Balearic Island of Menorca or Minorca in the Mediterranean, the airport was the Islands first passenger route allowing people to get to the island directly. Opened on the 24th of March 1969 the Airport now sees up to 900,000 passengers a year on a total of more than 12,000 flights. The airport serves 35 cities and 36 airports in 4 different countries. The popularity of the Balearics as a summer vacation spot means the majority of travelers to Mahon come from the UK, Germany or Northern Europe. 20 well known operators fly into Mahon airport including the budget airlines such as Jet 2 and Easy jet, theyve have had great success in Menorca delivering holiday makers quickly and cheaply to their destination.
Mahon airport now has 16 gates and under went a major refit which was completed last year. Flying into Mahon Airport today means a convenient quick and safe service with excellent transport links to the rest of the Island including excellent competitive car hire. There are several car hire companies which operate offices from Mahon airport. By shopping around a pre booking your car hire you can get yourself a fantastic deal.
Once you have booked your holiday and flights it is quite easy to overlook the transfer to your accommodation. If you are travelling in a large group or big family you will probably need two taxis which can be very expensive. Often if you book a hire car far enough ahead in the UK you will be able to get a reservation for the same price as your transfers. Car hire in the Mediterranean has become increasingly popular making prices very competitive. A hire car can sometimes actually save you money as you won't have to use taxis during your stay. Of course you also have the added benefit that you can explore and see exactly what you would like to, at your own speed.
It will be unlikely that you will be staying in the capital city Mahon also written Mao (don't get confused by signposts) but if you have the luxury of a hire car during your stay I urge you to go back and have a look around, it has so much to offer. The Islands main port and capital is a relatively small town of just some 20,000 but it is riddled with ancient buildings interesting history and an abundance of fashionable shops bars and restaurants.
Take a drive and park along the old harbour front, here you will find over 5 kilometers of busy and popular sea front yachts, fishing boats and commercial ships all together give this place a great busy bustling feel whilst you should sit, relax and experience some of the wonderful bars and restaurants along the front. Mahon harbour is one of the deepest and finest natural anchorages on the planet. For this reason alone travelers, weary sailors, and traders have been stopping here for centuries. Heavy Moorish African influences can be seen all over town; even the food has a twist of the exotic still. The resorts of Punta Prima, Binidali, Cala en Porter, Sant Lluis and Cala d'Alcaufar are located very close to Mahon and a likely destination for any tourists seeking the sun, sea and atmosphere of this beautiful island make sure if you have a hire car that you explore some of the local beaches, they can be quite different and sometimes you'll be lucky enough to find some secluded bays for an afternoon of relaxing in the sun.
If you are considering car hire in Mahon here are a couple of tips to ensure you get the very best prices. We have extensive knowledge of car hire on the internet and are always assure to bring you the cheapest prices. As prices fluctuate so frequently we believe the most comprehensive and competitive prices are found by using a comparison search engine. By simply entering your details just once the search engine will return quotes from over 25 companies with the widest fleets of different vehicles. You can then choose the quote with best suits your needs. This high level of competition amongst companies is a great benefit to you and means prices are kept low. By booking as far in advance of your trip as possible you will ensure that the car you require will be ready and waiting for you at the airport and that you will also be paying the most reasonable price.
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