Palma from the UK: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Palma, when to go, the visa for British travellers and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Plan my Palma tripDay to day in Palma, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | £23 | £29 |
| A balanced mix | £47 | £53 |
| Mostly restaurants | £54 | £61 |
- Local transport: about £7 a day. Taxi: £2 to start, then £1.01 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about £7 a day for food.
- Tourist tax: about £2 a person a night, paid at your stay.
- Tipping: about 5% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: numbeo.com, mallorca.com, palmaairport.info; in GBP at today's rate.
When to go
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14°M
15°A
17°M
20°J
25°J
28°A
28°S
26°O
23°N
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15°
The most pleasant months are March to December. July is the driest month (10 mm of rain) and November the wettest (80 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit Spain, place by placeCompare: Spain or Portugal · Spain or Italy · France or Spain · Spain or Greece
Visa for British travellers
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: gov.uk, checked 2026-10-01. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Palma
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)church · a couple of hoursTicket includes the Museu Diocesà; tower climb is extra and has a lot of steps
Royal Palace of La Almudainapalace · a couple of hoursRight beside the cathedral; closed Mondays
Castell de Bellvercastle · a couple of hoursHilltop circular castle west of the centre; buses 4, 20 and 50
- Old Town (Casco Antiguo) strollold town · half a day
Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths)historic site · a couple of hours- Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporanimuseum · a couple of hours
- Platja de Can Pere Antonibeach · half a day
Palma Aquariumaquarium · half a dayReservations advised
- Paseo Marítimo waterfront promenadestreet · a couple of hours
Floodlit cathedral views in the evening; the south end is the bar and club strip
- Wooden train to Sóller (Ferrocarril de Sóller)experience · a full day
Departs from C d'Eusebi Estada by Plaça d'Espanya; at Sóller a tram continues to the coast
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Palma cost?
Food and getting around come to about £29 a person a day eating street food, £53 with a balanced mix and £61 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Palma?
The most pleasant months are March to December. July is the driest month (10 mm of rain) and November the wettest (80 mm); daytime highs run from 14 to 28 °C over the year.
Do British travellers need a visa for Spain?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on gov.uk on 2026-10-01; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Palma?
Palma Cathedral (La Seu), Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Castell de Bellver, Old Town (Casco Antiguo) stroll, Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths).
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