Ibiza is a small island, roughly 40 km by 20 km, so wherever you want to go, it doesn't take long. By road, it is 16.5 km from Ibiza Town to the second largest town, San Antonio, and 15 km to the third largest town, Santa Eulalia.
Do get about: Ibiza is a stunningly beautiful island and well worth exploring by car, bus or even boat.
Ibiza car hire companies
These selected car hire companies offer cars, scooters and motorbikes at prices to suit every pocket and offering the best service.
Find more information, e.g. about traffic rules and parking possibilities, in our Holiday tips - getting around on Ibiza.
Airport transfers
The easiest and most comfortable way to get from the airport to where you are staying is by private airport transfer. Choose from standard or luxury vehicles just for you and your party or a shared shuttle service, to reduce costs. Find more information about airport transfers here.
Taxis
If there are three or four of you travelling, taxis are a comfortable and relatively economical way to travel. You can flag a taxi down at any time of day or night if the green light is showing. Taxis are charged on a meter system (similar to the rest of Europe).
For the past few years, Uber is available on Ibiza: you book your ride via the app, at an agreed price. They have a dynamic pricing system, so according to availability, it can be cheaper or more expensive than a taxi.
Find here taxi prices, telephone numbers, the taxi app and more.
Buses
The island boasts an extensive and regular bus service. There are half-hourly connections between all major resorts, and during the summer season, buses also connect you to many beaches. At night, the disco bus takes over, taking clubbers to and from all the major clubs and resorts.
The buses are air-conditioned and an extremely economical form of transport. Highly recommended. Ask in your accommodation for more details.
For current timetables, see the website of the island government Consell de Ibiza (in English).
For island residents, buses are free. They have been ever since the pandemic and the Spanish government prolonged the programme to encourage the use of public transport for environmental reasons. But even if you have to pay, the prices are really low.
Find more information, including the locations of the bus stations in the large towns, in our Holiday tips - getting around on Ibiza.
Ferries
Ferries mainland Spain / Mallorca <-> Ibiza
The whole year round, there are regular ferries between mainland Spain (Barcelona, Valencia and Denia) and the neighbouring island of Mallorca, offered by the companies Trasmediterranea, Balearia and GNV. On these large ferries, you can also take your car. The ferry terminal is in Ibiza Town, at the end of the dyke behind Marina Botafoc (Google maps).
Ferries Formentera <-> Ibiza
The Aquabus low-cost ferry connects Ibiza Town (all year round) and Playa d'en Bossa and Figueretas (May till September) with the port of La Savina on Formentera. Please note that Aquabus is only for passengers (plus luggage, bike and pets).
The large companies Balearia and Trasmapi connect several times per day from the harbour of Ibiza Town to Formentera, the whole year round. To get from the airport to the harbour, you can take a taxi or the bus. On some of the ferries, you can also take your car, scooter or bike. The ferry terminal is in the centre of Ibiza Town (Google maps).
There are also boat excursions to Formentera offered from many resorts of the island.
Ferries to nearby beaches, to the hippie market in Es Caná and for other excursions
From most resorts, small ferries connect to nearby beaches several times per day, e.g. from San Antonio to all the beautiful beaches of the West coast like Cala Bassa, Cala Conta or Cala Salada; or from Ibiza Town to Cala Llonga, Figueretas and Playa d'en Bossa.
You can also enjoy beautiful boat excursions, for example, to the hippie market in Es Caná or to the magical island of Es Vedrà, or sailing on large schooners or hopping from beach to beach. Ask in your accommodation for more details or find recommended boat excursions around the coast of Ibiza and to Formentera here.
Travelling with your own car / campervan
As from summer 2025, the Island Council of Ibiza has introduced a regulation limiting the amount of vehicles circulating on Ibiza between 1 June and 30 September. It imposes a limit to the number of vehicles - both private and rental - that can arrive by ferry from mainland Spain or Mallorca. This measure aims to relieve pressure on the road network and protect the island's ecosystem during the high season.
The authorities have established a quota for the number of visitors' vehicles permitted on Ibiza's roads for the purpose of tourism on any one day. Anyone travelling to Ibiza with their car must ensure that they have reserved a place on the quota, even if they enter the island before the 1st of June. This can be done online:
- Through the ferry company if you're bringing your vehicle.
- Through an online platform provided by the Ibiza Island Council if you're renting a vehicle or entering with your vehicle from outside the island. (Expected to be online from 21 May).
- The registration will involve a fee of 1 euro per day.
Vehicles with tax residency on Ibiza are exempt from this obligation. Motorbikes will not be subject to this regulation in 2025. In the case of caravans and motorhomes, in addition to a space on the quota, a reservation and proof of stay at an authorised campsite will be required. Furthermore, parking on rural land will be prohibited and heavy fines imposed on offenders.
