As of 1 June, Ibiza has implemented a tourist vehicle cap, limiting the number of cars and caravans used by non-residents to 20,168 per day in an effort to combat overtourism. The new regulation, formalized by the Consell Insular d’Eivissa (Ibiza Island Council), will remain in effect until 30 September.
Of the total permitted vehicles, only 16,000 can be rental cars, while the remaining 4,048 can be privately owned motor vehicles such as caravans and motor homes. Lastly, 120 vehicles daily are reserved for residents of the Formentera. Visitors who would like to have their own car will have to pay a fee of €1 to enter. Caravans are now required to provide proof of a campsite reservation as wild camping or roadside parking is no longer permitted. However, motorbikes are currently not subject to the seasonal vehicle restriction.
🚗 Avui, 1 de juny, s'inicia l'aplicació de la regulació de vehicles a l'illa d'Eivissa, i entra en vigor el nombre màxim de cotxes que hi poden circular.
— Consell d'Eivissa (@Consell_Eivissa) June 1, 2025
❓️ Si el domicili fiscal del teu cotxe no és a Eivissa, consulta les diferents casuístiques a https://t.co/4fUps1J65w. pic.twitter.com/KvxWBtxbPY
The new regulations are enforced through a digital permit system managed by the Consell Insular’s Department of Mobility and Transport, working in partnership with ferry companies, car rental agencies, and local traffic authorities.
The island, home to 160,000 residents, welcomes more than 3 million tourists annually. Additionally, over the past two decades, the number of cars on Ibiza’s roads has surged from 51,000 in 2002 to 207,000 in 2022 – four times increase. The new cap is intended to alleviate traffic congestion and promote more sustainable tourism on the island.
“We’re introducing this limit to guarantee the sustainability of Ibiza. The island cannot withstand uncontrolled tourism flows. This measure is about protecting the quality of life for residents and the environment,” said Vicent Marí, President of the Ibiza Island Council. “We are not closing the door to tourists. We are simply inviting them to enjoy our island in a way that is respectful, measured, and future-focused.”
Marí also recognized that the new regulations met opposition from influential players in the tourism industry, especially car rental companies and major hotel investors. Nevertheless, he emphasized that economic gains should never come at the expense of ecological boundaries and the community’s ability to cope.
Una de ses mesures explicades ha set sa Llei que permet fixar un sostre màxim de vehicles, posant fre a nes constant creixement registrat es darrers anys, amb sa intenció d’enfortir i millorar sa qualitat de vida des residents i garantir un turisme ordenat i sostenible. pic.twitter.com/jcD5PSl4l6
— Vicente Marí Torres (@vmaritorres) May 27, 2025
Not far from Ibiza, Formentera has introduced similar vehicle restrictions since 2019 under its “Formentera Eco” initiative, which the European Union’s Committee of the Regions now regards as a leading example. Similarly, Mallorca has revealed its intention to implement vehicle restrictions by 2026, subject to the final approval from the Balearic Ministry of Mobility and Housing.
