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Mobility

Cars, Driving Licence & Transport

Everything about mobility on Mallorca: converting your driving licence, buying or importing a car, insurance and public transport. So that you stay mobile on the island.

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March 2026

Mobility on Mallorca - Cars, Driving Licence and Local Transport

On Mallorca you are often stuck without your own car - especially if you live outside Palma. Whether you need to convert your German driving licence, buy a car on the island or import your vehicle from Germany: there are a few bureaucratic hurdles you should know about. The ITV (Spanish vehicle inspection), car insurance and re-registering your vehicle work differently than in Germany.

In our guides we explain step by step how buying a car in Spain works, which documents you need to re-register a vehicle and what to consider when converting a driving licence. You will also find information on public transport on Mallorca - from the TIB bus to the metro in Palma to the train to Sóller. There are also practical tips on refuelling, parking and the island toll roads, so that you can get around safely and comfortably.

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Residents on Mallorca with non-Spanish licences eventually need to exchange or sit the Spanish driving test. EU/EEA licences can be exchanged at the DGT; UK holders may exchange under a bilateral agreement (verify current status); US, Canadian and Australian drivers without a bilateral agreement must take the full Spanish test. This guide walks through every route, the documents needed, the costs and how to tackle the autoescuela if you need it.

15 min
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All parking options at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) compared: official AENA car parks, Park & Fly, LowCostParking and more, with current prices, shuttle services, and booking tips.

10 min
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If you bring a foreign-registered car to Mallorca, the rules depend on whether you are visiting or resident. Tourists have up to six months; once you become a Spanish resident you must re-register within 30 days or face fines, retroactive tax and possible impoundment. This guide explains the timeline, the process for EU and non-EU vehicles, and when it simply makes more sense to buy locally.

14 min
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Everything about the ITV (Inspeccion Tecnica de Vehiculos) in Mallorca: deadlines, the process, costs, common failure points, and how to prepare. Plus: how to book appointments and what happens if you fail.

8 min
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Everything about Spanish car insurance: Seguro obligatorio, partial cover, comprehensive cover, transferring your no-claims bonus, the best providers, and how much it costs. Plus: what to look out for when choosing a policy.

9 min
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Everything about public transport on Mallorca: TIB intercity buses, EMT city buses in Palma, the metro, train connections, the Tren de Soller and the best money-saving tips with the Tarjeta Intermodal.

11 min
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A practical guide to moving your possessions and car to Mallorca from the UK, US, or anywhere else in Europe. Covers removal options, the ferry leg, EU transfer-of-residence customs relief, required documents, car import vs. car buying, and what you cannot bring.

16 min

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