5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · September Edition

Mallorca vs Ibiza in September

Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.

Mallorca

Spain · September Winner
71
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
56
Crowds 30%
96
Weather 30%
55
Vibes 15%
60
Prices 15%
80
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (56)
Weather Comfort 29°C · 18% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$322 / night
Recommended Week Nov 6 – 12 (76/100)

Ibiza

Spain · September Evaluation
70
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
53
Crowds 30%
97
Weather 30%
56
Vibes 15%
58
Prices 15%
76
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (53)
Weather Comfort 29°C · 16% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$406 / night
Recommended Week Oct 30 – 5 (77/100)
✓ Mathematical Winner: Mallorca (71 vs 70)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

While Ibiza captures an advantage on pure Weather (97 vs 96) with 29°C ambient temperatures, Mallorca decisively captures September on Crowds (56 vs 53) and Prices (60 vs 58). Ibiza suffers from seasonal congestion and peak lodging premiums ($406/night), whereas Mallorca delivers a more balanced, friction-free itinerary with approximately $588 in lodging savings on a 7-night stay ($322/night vs $406/night).