Car Rental in Barcelona (Downtown)

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Downtown, Barcelona, Spain
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$30.03 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$31.84 per day
Compact
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$53.29 per day
Compact Elite
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$64.57 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate Crossover
Citroen C4 or similar
Citroen C4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alquicoche
$71.86 per day
Standard
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé or similar
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$195.37 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or similar
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$68.38 per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or similar
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$68.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:46 AM on 4/17/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$73 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.85 per liter or $7.02 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.05 per liter or $7.75 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Barcelona Rambla de Catalunya from $34.92 per day
    0.7 km / 0.4 miles away
  2. Barcelona Train Station from $18.81 per day
    2.6 km / 1.6 miles away
  3. Barcelona Airport from $7.79 per day
    13 km / 8.1 miles away
  4. Girona Airport from $36.29 per day
    75 km / 46.6 miles away
  5. Girona Train Station from $32.51 per day
    84.7 km / 52.6 miles away
  6. Reus Airport from $27.46 per day
    87.4 km / 54.3 miles away
  7. Castellon Airport from $83.02 per day
    220.4 km / 137 miles away
  8. Zaragoza Train Station from $29.08 per day
    257.2 km / 159.8 miles away
  9. Valencia Train Station from $20.08 per day
    304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
  10. Valencia Airport from $10.86 per day
    308.1 km / 191.4 miles away
  11. Alicante Airport from $7.14 per day
    416.6 km / 258.9 miles away
  12. Bilbao Airport from $8.35 per day
    467.1 km / 290.2 miles away
  13. Downtown from $31.30 per day
    467.8 km / 290.7 miles away
  14. Region de Murcia International Airport from $20.57 per day
    488.9 km / 303.8 miles away
  15. Madrid Airport from $16.72 per day
    491.5 km / 305.4 miles away
  16. Burgos Train Station from $33.43 per day
    494.1 km / 307 miles away
  17. Madrid Chamartin Train Station from $25.74 per day
    501.2 km / 311.4 miles away
  18. Madrid Atocha Train Station from $25.74 per day
    503.7 km / 313 miles away
  19. Santander Airport from $13.66 per day
    540 km / 335.5 miles away
  20. Almeria Airport from $30.02 per day
    639.5 km / 397.4 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Barcelona (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Barcelona (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Barcelona (Downtown)
$37.60
January
$37.37
February
$52.02
March
$74.55
April
$46.23
May
$54.54
June
$66.86
July
$62.75
August
$70.68
September
$62.15
October
$66.84
November
$79.45
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Barcelona (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $37.37 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $79.45 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Barcelona (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Barcelona (Downtown)
7
January
6
February
5
March
6
April
5
May
5
June
6
July
4
August
6
September
5
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Barcelona (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Barcelona (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Barcelona (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
74%
January
56%
February
74%
March
69%
April
108%
May
178%
June
186%
July
108%
August
69%
September
104%
October
87%
November
87%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alquicoche, Keddy, National, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $30 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Keddy Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Budget Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Avis Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Avis Volkswagen Taigo 5 2 Medium cars
Alquicoche Citroen Spacetourer 4 3 Vans
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Avis Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Alquicoche Fiat 500X 5 1 SUVs
National Seat Ibiza 5 1 Small cars
Alquicoche Citroen C3 5 1 Small cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Alquicoche
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$72.97
Lowest daily price
$30.03
Total cars available
251

Top 6 suppliers in Barcelona (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 22 reviews
+34871180192
Passeig del Taulat 262-264
$120 - $370
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:30
Tue:
08:00 - 15:30
Wed:
08:00 - 15:30
Thu:
08:00 - 15:30
Fri:
08:00 - 15:30
Sat:
08:00 - 15:30
Sun:
08:00 - 15:30
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
+34911505000
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 680, 08010 Barcelona
$30 - $40
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
16:00 - 21:00
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 11 reviews
+34935210025
Carrer de Rivadeneyra, 3, Parking. Planta -1, 08002 Barcelona
$43 - $133
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8 / 6 reviews
+34902110275
Pk Saba Gracia Con Consell L-1, Rambla de Catalunya, 40, 08007, Barcelona
$32 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 17:45
Tue:
10:00 - 17:45
Wed:
10:00 - 17:45
Thu:
10:00 - 17:45
Fri:
10:00 - 17:45
Sat:
10:00 - 15:45
Sun:
10:00 - 13:45
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
+34902110275
Rambla de Catalunya, 40, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
$35 - $133
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 17:45
Tue:
10:00 - 17:45
Wed:
10:00 - 17:45
Thu:
10:00 - 17:45
Fri:
10:00 - 17:45
Sat:
10:00 - 15:45
Sun:
10:00 - 13:45
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Average 7.9 / 6 reviews
+34966024001
Av. les Garrigues, 46, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
$54 - $238
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 21:00
Tue:
09:00 - 21:00
Wed:
09:00 - 21:00
Thu:
09:00 - 21:00
Fri:
09:00 - 21:00
Sat:
09:00 - 21:00
Sun:
09:00 - 21:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 21, 2025
Sincerely the best customer service I have received from any company.
Julia, Liam, and Madara were incredibly kind and helpful. I was feeling a lot of stress around my travel circumstances and this team of individuals effortlessly came to my aid with empathy and competency to resolve my situation. They were all very patient and respectful with me. I will always use DiscoveryCars.com for all my future rentals. Thank you so much!
paul wilcox
Apr 21, 2025
EASY TO FIND
EASY TO FIND, CLEAR. I HOPE WHEN I GET THERE I WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED
MARCUS RALPH ISAAK
Apr 21, 2025
Perfect solution
Easy and fast to have the car and to give it back No bad surprise
Thierry BARBEDETTE
Apr 21, 2025
Very happy with the experience
Very happy with the experience. I appreciated the transparency of all costs and the clear explanation of the insurance, which was my main focus since we’ll be spending a lot of time on the road. The deal was also the best across all the platforms I checked. Booking was quick and easy. I’d definitely recommend it.
Natasa
Apr 21, 2025
The guy that brought the car and pick…
The guy that brought the car and pick it up Was great, car was great and just what we needed for a family of 6
KELLI SWEENEY
Apr 21, 2025
All is on the time
All is on the time
Damir Raic
Apr 21, 2025
Fantastic
Fantastic, very efficient!
VIRGILIO RAGNOLI
Apr 20, 2025
I have used discovercars twice and I…
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Eduardo Aponte
Apr 20, 2025
Easy and quick process
Easy and quick process
Gerard Grace
Apr 20, 2025
Easy to use website
Easy to use website. Sourced a great car for me at a great price. Thanks! Very easy and smooth process for pick and and drop off. They got in touch with me on collection day reminding me what I needed to do. The car could have been cleaner but not really an issue.
Naveed Ramzan
Apr 20, 2025
Very easy and quick :)
Very easy and quick :)
Michael Douglass
Apr 20, 2025
I always have booked thru this company…
I always have booked thru this company and it is very straight forward
H m
Apr 20, 2025
Friends advice
Friends advice
Daniel Laithwaite
Apr 20, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking
Robert Lenet
Apr 20, 2025
Easy to use and fast!
Easy to use and fast!
Paulette Lifton
Apr 20, 2025
Simple
Simple, quick and reliably executed
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