Formentera limits the number of motor vehicles that can be on the island in summer. The system is called Formentera.eco, it is run by the Consell de Formentera under Balearic Law 7/2019, and it explains most of what changes about getting around between June and September. The rules below are those of the 2026 season; the 2027 rules are published once they are approved.
What the rule says
In 2026, the access, circulation and parking of motor vehicles was banned from 1 June to 30 September unless the vehicle held an authorisation. Even an exempt vehicle must still obtain an authorisation that proves it qualifies. Quads, caravans and motorhomes are excluded from any exemption.
The authorisation is tied to the licence plate, so a new plate needs a new authorisation. You must obtain it before you enter the island, and authorisations are granted in order of request until the quota is full. There are two types: a seasonal one, with the fee paid when you request it, and a one-off one for specific days, which cannot be changed. The Consell can withdraw an authorisation if the vehicle is not detected on the island for 15 natural days.
The 2026 quotas
The overall cap was 10,287 vehicles.
| Group | Cars | Motorcycles | Quads | Caravans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitors' private vehicles | 1,732 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibiza residents | 235 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Rental fleets, meaning vehicles hired out without a driver, had a separate cap of 2,268 cars and 5,880 motorcycles, and none for quads, caravans or motorhomes, after a 16 percent reduction compared with 2019.
The fee
The fee is charged per day, with a minimum:
| Vehicle | June and September | July and August |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 6 euros a day, minimum 30 euros | 9 euros a day, minimum 45 euros |
| Motorcycle or moped | 3 euros a day, minimum 15 euros | 4.50 euros a day, minimum 22.50 euros |
Hybrids pay 50 percent. The fee is waived entirely for Formentera residents and companies, owners of a home on the island who are not residents, Ibiza residents with a habitual need to work on the island, authorised rental vehicles, private vehicles of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca residents, electric and zero emission vehicles, vehicles in the public interest, historic club vehicles and non-residents with a job contract on Formentera. Taxis, vehicles for people with reduced mobility, official and public service vehicles, goods transport and tractors are not subject to it.
You need your identity document, the plate and the vehicle's registration document to apply. Fines run up to 1,000 euros for a minor infraction and from 1,001 to 10,000 euros for a serious one, with a 20 percent reduction in each case.
How to avoid the hassle
- Rent on the island. Authorised rental vehicles are exempt from the fee, and the registered companies are listed on the Formentera.eco portal. A vehicle rented outside the island is prohibited, so renting a car in Ibiza and bringing it over is not an option. The ferry timetable shows which sailings carry vehicles.
- Use a bicycle or an e-bike. The north beaches are close to La Savina, and Es Cavall d'en Borràs is about 2 km from the port.
- Take the bus. Lines L1, L2, L5 and L7 and the L3 tourist bus start at La Savina. See the bus page, and the one day guide for a route that uses them.
- Walk or ride within the park. Pedestrians, bicycles and electric vehicles do not pay the natural park parking fee at the north beaches.
Parking zones in the towns, the summer barriers, campervans and sleeping in a vehicle are in the driving and parking guide.
Dates to remember
The 2026 season closed on 30 September, and the portal returns on 20 April 2027. Admitting only vehicles with an environmental label has been discussed as an option for 2027; no decision has been published. Park parking fees at Ses Illetes, Platja de Llevant and Es Cavall d'en Borràs follow a separate calendar, from 10 May to 15 October in 2026.