What is the vehicle limitation in Ibiza?

This summer, a new vehicle limitation regulation has been activated in Ibiza applicable from 1st June to 30th September in a bid to promote sustainability. If you are coming on holiday this summer, find out if you are affected and how to apply for authorisation.

Just like other European islands, such as Formentera, Ibiza is joining this restrictive practice that aims to contain the influx of vehicles and traffic during the summer season, which has grown considerably over the last few years. Do you think it could affect you? Did you buy your boat ticket before 21st May? Are you going to hire a car in Ibiza this summer? Here we answer the main questions about the limitation of vehicles in Ibiza.

What will be the limitation of cars and caravans in Ibiza?

This regulation only affects visitors arriving on the island by boat and car hire companies. For them, a daily quota of 20,168 vehicles circulating simultaneously on the island has been established, of which 4,168 correspond to visitors with their own vehicle arriving on Ibiza by ferry. The rest, 16,000, are for car rental companies. This year, motorbikes and scooters are exempt from this limitation, so if your intention is to come to Ibiza with your motorbike or scooter, you don’t have to do anything.

Vehicle limitation in Ibiza for car hire: will it affect me?

The regulation does not affect the users of car hire companies, but rather the companies themselves, which will not be able to increase their fleet or exceed the quota of vehicles already allocated. It should not, therefore, affect availability or rates, except perhaps on certain peak demand dates, such as certain summer holidays or weekends.

To avoid not having your favourite model available and to avoid high last minute prices, we recommend that you book your car or scooter hire in Ibiza in advance. At Moto Luis we guarantee you reservations with no overbookings or hidden costs, with a top quality service with a high rate of satisfaction among our clientele. For any questions you may have about the limitation of vehicles in Ibiza, do not hesitate to ask us through our WhatsApp number or by phone. And if you want to book your car hire now, you can do it through the same channels or directly on our website through a straightforward booking form.

What do I need to do if I am going to travel to Ibiza with my car?

From this summer, all drivers wishing to disembark with their car in Ibiza from the ports of Barcelona, Denia, Valencia or Palma between the 1st of June and the 30th of September must obtain authorisation. If you bought your boat ticket before 21st May, you don’t have to do anything. If, on the other hand, you bought it or are going to buy it from then onwards, here is what you have to do and how to proceed..

Steps to request authorisation for car access to Ibiza 2025

• Buy your boat ticket with your chosen shipping company. If at the time of making your reservation for the chosen dates the vehicle quota is full, the shipping company will notify you so that you can choose other dates. During the booking process with your shipping company, you will be given a reservation for your entry to Ibiza with a car.
• If the ticket is a return ticket, the authorisation process will be carried out by the shipping company. The compulsory road tax for visitors’ vehicles is €1/day.
• If the ticket is a one-way ticket, you will have to carry out the authorisation process through Ibizacircular.es, the official website set up by the Consell Insular de Ibiza (Island Council of Ibiza) to manage vehicle entry authorisations. It is already operational in Spanish, Catalan and English.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by car to Ibiza in 2025

Will I be able to visit Ibiza with my car this year?
Yes, as long as the quota of 4,108 vehicles circulating on the island of Ibiza has not been exceeded for the dates of your trip.

 have a second home in Ibiza, does the limitation affect me?
The new regulations regulate the circulation, not the entry itself. Therefore, all those vehicles that have entered before 1st June and are not tax resident on the island of Ibiza will have to reserve the corresponding quota or justify their exemption. Having a second residence in Ibiza allows the exemption of one vehicle per household, which must be processed at ibizacircular.es by presenting the required documentation.

I have to travel to Ibiza for work, do I also have to register on the platform?
Yes, unless you are a tax resident on the islands of Menorca, Mallorca or Formentera. Visit the Ibiza Circular website and get an exemption just by presenting your work contract.

Are there any restrictions for travelling to Ibiza with a caravan?
If you plan to travel to Ibiza in a caravan, you should know first of all that it is specifically forbidden to park on rural land. To gain access to Ibiza in a caravan, you must book a space on ibizacircular.es, pay the fee for your stay on the island and prove your booking at a campsite.

Do I have to book a space if I am only passing through Ibiza on a stopover to Formentera?
LVehicles in transit to/from Formentera are exempt from obtaining authorisation as long as their journey continues in the direction of the neighbouring island. Please note that Formentera has its own vehicle control process, so you will have to apply for authorisation at https://formentera.eco

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