What Do You Need to Rent a Scooter in Mallorca?

Normally: valid driving licence, passport or ID, deposit, minimum age, signed contract, helmet use, and clear insurance/deposit understanding.

125cc needs a licence for that category in Spain — rules vary by country and rental insurance. Do not assume a car licence is always enough.

Prepare: passport/ID, physical licence, IDP if required, deposit card, booking confirmation, and know helmet and return rules.

Passport/ID — yes. Driving licence — yes. A1/A2/A — yes for many scooters. B+3 years — sometimes for 125cc. IDP — sometimes for non-EU. Deposit — usually yes. Minimum age — yes. Helmet — yes. Contract — yes.

125cc usually requires A1, A2, A, B+3 years where accepted in Spain, or IDP if required. A1 covers motorcycles up to 125cc and 11 kW.

B under 3 years — usually not enough for 125cc. B over 3 years — may work in Spain but confirm with the rental company. No licence — no rental.

Full detail: 125cc licence in Spain, rent with car licence.

Bring original passport or national ID — not only a photo. EU citizens may use national ID; non-EU tourists usually need passport.

IDP may be required for USA, Canada, India, Australia, and other non-EU licences — used with your original licence, not as a replacement. Ask before booking.

Age rules link to insurance — often 18 or 21+ for 125cc depending on company. Ask minimum age, licence holding period, and passenger rules.

Most rentals require a deposit for damage, late return, lost keys, fines, or accessories. NEXA usual €150 at pickup — card pre-auth or cash per conditions.

Ask: amount, cash vs card, pre-auth vs charge, release timing, excess/franchise. Deposit guide.

Insurance included does not mean zero responsibility — understand excess, theft, tyres, mirrors, unauthorised riders, and alcohol rules. Read the contract.

Helmets mandatory — rider and passenger. NEXA includes 2 helmets free. Check fit, strap, visor before leaving.

Compare inclusions: second helmet, phone holder, lock, fuel policy, kilometres, pickup/return times. What's included in Magaluf, helmets in Mallorca.

Fuel: usually return same level as pickup — note type and level; photo at pickup helps.

Know pickup and return times — late return may cost extra, especially in high season.

Inspect before riding: panels, mirrors, lights, tyres, scratches, fuel, helmets, lock, holder. Photo existing damage and ask staff to note it.

Tourists can rent in Magaluf, Palmanova, Palma, Alcúdia, Cala d'Or with correct documents. 125cc suits Magaluf → Palmanova, Cala Vinyes, Santa Ponça, Portals — see best places, best rental location, 125cc tourists.

Avoid: no physical licence, assuming B is enough, no IDP, ignoring deposit/excess, no helmet check, alcohol, friend riding, late return, illegal parking.

Safety: helmet always, no alcohol, indicators, careful roundabouts, holder for nav only, legal parking, lock scooter, return on time.

Book at NEXA scooter rental Magaluf or vehicles page when documents are ready.