A rental car opens up the quieter north of Ibiza — Sant Joan, the coves around Cala Xarraca, and inland villages barely reachable by public transport. Major agencies have desks right at the airport terminal, alongside cheaper local operators in Ibiza Town.
Roads in the north are narrow and winding, with sheep and farm traffic on some rural stretches — drive carefully, especially after dark on unlit country roads.
Small cars sell out fast in summer and prices climb sharply; booking from spring locks in both availability and a reasonable rate.