Transportation

=Getting Around Mallorca=

AUTO RENTAL

 * 1) Can you make a recommendation? Delete this and add it!

BICYCLE

 * 1) Where can you rent bikes?

BUS PASS

 * 1) Buy a bus pass and save about 30 cents per ride. You can get one at nearly eny place that sells newspapers (e.g., Blau Press) and many Tabacs places. It's 8 euros (as of 2009) for 10 rides (don't pay more!). Good on any "blue" bus, like the #3 that goes by school.

TAXI

 * 1) Very important: When traveling to and from the airport, ask the cabbie to take the route by the marina ("Por favor, tome la ruta que pasa por la marina."). This is several euros cheaper than going by the highway route.
 * 2) Be aware of the big airport fees on cabs, including a per-suitcase charge -- it adds several euros to the flagged fare. The surcharges do not appear at the beginning, so prepare for a larger amount than you see displayed. Make sure you get educated on the exact charges so you can tell if you're being ripped off -- they are displayed in the interior of each cab, among other places.
 * 3) If you can, make sure you know not only the address you are going to but the neighborhood it is in, such as Calla Major. This may help the driver out.
 * 4) Taxi fares: Can someone explain?