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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Nizacars Rent A Car
£ 2.86 per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Economy
Opel Corsa or comparable
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Record-go
£ 3.74 per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 4.04 per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Compact
Seat Leon or comparable
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 4.79 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Barcelona Railway Station Car Hire
Economy Elite
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
£ 14.93 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
VW Golf or comparable
VW Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 19.26 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable
Opel Insignia
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 25.98 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Jeep Renegade or comparable
Jeep Renegade
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 27.78 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 22:04 on 2023-03-17.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
34
Average car hire price
£ 36.57 / per day
Average car hire length
1 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.67 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.85 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.38 / 1 liter

Why hire a car in Barcelona?

The capital of Catalonia and Spain’s second-largest, Barcelona is not just politically important, it is also one of Europe’s most exciting cities to visit. More than La Rambla and Gaudi, the city is a true cultural metropolis, and also offers access to a wealth of interesting Catalan day-trip destinations.

Barcelona Car Hire

One-way Car Hire in Barcelona

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Barcelona and drop off in another city include:

  • From Barcelona to Madrid - 361 offers from £ 6.15 per day
  • From Barcelona to Malaga - 467 offers from £ 6.15 per day
  • From Barcelona to Valencia - 376 offers from £ 6.15 per day
  • From Barcelona to Alicante - 225 offers from £ 6.15 per day
  • From Barcelona to Seville - 438 offers from £ 6.15 per day

Top ways to enter Barcelona

  • Barcelona Airport. Serving over 50 million travellers annually before the pandemic hit, Barcelona El Prat is one of the busiest airports in all of Southern Europe. The airport is just 15 km (9 miles) southwest of the city centre, a trip that can be made in about 25 minutes.

Top destinations and activities

  • Architecture of Gaudí. Love it, loathe it, or simply remain deeply perplexed by it, there’s no denying that the buildings designed by Antoni Gaudí are a big part of the Barcelona experience. Naturally, the Sagrada Família is the most famous work by the Catalan visionary, but there’s also La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, and many other imaginative buildings to explore.
  • Gothic Quarter. The oldest area of the old town of Barcelona, El Gòtic is one of the most distinctive parts of the city. The area has plenty of famous landmarks, not least the Palau Reial Major complex (the former residence of Aragonese kings) and La Mercè Basilica, but the main draw of the quarter is its timeless ambience.
  • Camp Nou. Barcelona is a city very rich in architecture and art, but one of its main jewels is, in fact, its largest football club, FC Barcelona. Although having acquired an increasingly global face over the last two decades, it started out as a symbol of Catalanism and solidarity, and as such retains an important place in the local culture. It’s a great idea to go to a match at Camp Nou, the home stadium which is the largest in Europe, but a visit to the club’s museum is also worth it.

Traffic and parking

  • The speed limits are 50km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, 90km/h (56mph) on most standard roads, 100km/h (62mph) on standard roads that are either one-way roads, roads with more than two lanes for at least one direction of traffic and roads with shoulders more than 1.5m wide, and 120km/h (74mph) on motorways (called autovías in Spain).
  • The car’s documentation and proof of insurance always have to be inside a vehicle.
  • The driver and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
  • Children up to the age of 12 and measuring less than 135cm travelling on the front seat of a car must be seated in a child restraint system adapted to their size and weight.
  • Unnecessary use of audible warning devices (horns) is prohibited
  • The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers
  • The emergency number is 112.
  • There parking areas in Barcelona can be generally divided into three parking types: free parking, the Green Area and the Blue Area. Do note that some paid parking areas may become free at the weekend.
  • The Green Area (Àrea Verda) can be recognized by green painted lines. The price will vary depending on the location. You cannot park in the Green Area for more than 1 or 2 hours.
  • The Blue Area (Àrea Blava) is a paid parking area for everyone, with time limits varying between 1 and 4 hours depending on the place. If you want to park here, you must purchase a ticket at the machines on the sidewalk and place it in a visible area of your car.
  • There are also free parking opportunities in Barcelona. Although many are not in the city centre, you may find a lot of them convenient. Some examples are: the subterranean parking of supermarket La Maquinista (Calle Potosí, 2), the area next to Parc Ciutadella (Calle de Ramón Turro), Montjuic area close to Fundación Miro and area around Calle Icaria
  • There are also many paid car parks in Barcelona, varying in price and proximity to the city centre. Look up the one that might suit you the best on the official website.

Toll roads

Most of the roads in Spain are toll-free. Toll roads are called ‘carretera de peaje’. On maps and road signs, all toll roads have to include a letter P after the road type. The payment methods vary depending on the road, but most accept cash. Regardless of the region, the average estimated price is €9.5 ($11.25) per 100km by car. See the official website for prices and more information.

Ideas for day trips

  • Lleida. Most visitors to Catalonia tend to stay close to the coast, but the interior of the region can be just as rewarding to visit. One such fascinating destination is Lleida — a city inhabited since prehistory and later important for Romans which offers plenty of ancient landmarks and ambience, not to mention the access to the idyllic countryside that surrounds it. The drive from Barcelona will take just under two hours.
  • Girona. The capital of the northernmost province of Catalonia, Girona is so much more than just its airport which is favoured by low-cost carriers. Known for its long and varied history, it is home to the Arab Baths (now turned into a museum) and one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. Located an 80-minute drive from Barcelona, Girona also provides access to the pristine Costa Brava region.

Most popular cars

The most hired car in Barcelona is the Seat Leon, followed by the Fiat Panda and the Fiat 500. The most popular car types are mini, economy, and compact.

Car Hire Prices in Barcelona

  • Station wagons - starting at £ 52 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 53 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 26 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 62 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 91 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 22 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 33 per day

Money-saving tips

These are some good methods to save money on your hired vehicle:

  • Compare rates of different car providers
  • Book your car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Barcelona is the cheapest in January.
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Top 20 Cities near Barcelona

  1. Madrid Car Hire starting at £ 3.25 per day
    483.1 km / 300.2 miles away
  2. Malaga Car Hire starting at £ 2.25 per day
    766.0 km / 475.9 miles away
  3. Alicante Car Hire starting at £ 2.50 per day
    403.6 km / 250.8 miles away
  4. Seville Car Hire starting at £ 4.05 per day
    809.3 km / 502.9 miles away
  5. Valencia Car Hire starting at £ 4.48 per day
    295.6 km / 183.7 miles away
  6. Bilbao Car Hire starting at £ 2.92 per day
    466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
  7. Santiago de Compostela Car Hire starting at £ 3.07 per day
    883.3 km / 548.8 miles away
  8. Jerez Car Hire starting at £ 17.35 per day
    865.7 km / 538.0 miles away
  9. Granada Car Hire starting at £ 12.56 per day
    680.1 km / 422.6 miles away
  10. Girona Car Hire starting at £ 19.63 per day
    87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
  11. Santander Car Hire starting at £ 20.02 per day
    539.2 km / 335.1 miles away
  12. Murcia Car Hire starting at £ 27.23 per day
    458.1 km / 284.7 miles away
  13. Almeria Car Hire starting at £ 8.92 per day
    626.6 km / 389.3 miles away
  14. Reus Car Hire starting at £ 40.31 per day
    78.0 km / 48.5 miles away
  15. Torremolinos Car Hire starting at £ 38.77 per day
    770.7 km / 478.9 miles away
  16. Benidorm Car Hire starting at £ 10.03 per day
    359.2 km / 223.2 miles away
  17. Torrevieja Car Hire starting at £ 10.03 per day
    437.7 km / 272.0 miles away
  18. Gibraltar Car Hire starting at £ 36.63 per day
    860.9 km / 534.9 miles away
  19. Figueras Car Hire starting at £ 27.19 per day
    130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
  20. Nerja Car Hire starting at £ 36.85 per day
    722.0 km / 448.6 miles away

Top 17 Destinations around Barcelona

  1. Barcelona Rambla de Catalunya Car Hire starting at £ 30.84 per day
    0.7 km / 0.4 miles away
  2. Barcelona Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.69 per day
    13.0 km / 8.1 miles away
  3. Girona Airport Car Hire starting at £ 19.63 per day
    75.0 km / 46.6 miles away
  4. Reus Airport Car Hire starting at £ 40.31 per day
    87.4 km / 54.3 miles away
  5. Valencia Airport Car Hire starting at £ 4.48 per day
    308.1 km / 191.5 miles away
  6. Alicante Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.50 per day
    416.6 km / 258.8 miles away
  7. Bilbao Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.92 per day
    467.1 km / 290.3 miles away
  8. Madrid Paracuellos de Jarama Car Hire starting at £ 29.82 per day
    488.8 km / 303.7 miles away
  9. Murcia Corvera Airport Car Hire starting at £ 32.28 per day
    488.9 km / 303.8 miles away
  10. Madrid Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.25 per day
    491.5 km / 305.4 miles away
  11. Almeria Airport Car Hire starting at £ 8.92 per day
    639.5 km / 397.3 miles away
  12. Granada Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.56 per day
    692.5 km / 430.3 miles away
  13. Malaga Airport Car Hire starting at £ 2.25 per day
    778.3 km / 483.6 miles away
  14. Seville Airport Car Hire starting at £ 4.05 per day
    820.6 km / 509.9 miles away
  15. Gibraltar La Linea Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.63 per day
    873.1 km / 542.5 miles away
  16. Jerez La Parra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 17.35 per day
    877.5 km / 545.2 miles away
  17. Santiago de Compostela Airport Car Hire starting at £ 3.07 per day
    886.9 km / 551.1 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Barcelona?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Barcelona fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Barcelona
£ 16.30
January
£ 19.40
February
£ 16.75
March
£ 35.58
April
£ 33.24
May
£ 41.09
June
£ 51.08
July
£ 38.50
August
£ 23.62
September
£ 25.47
October
£ 15.94
November
£ 26.63
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Barcelona is November with prices starting at £ 15.94 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 51.08. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 29. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Barcelona?

Hirers picking up a car in Barcelona keep them for an average of 8 days during in June, while those picking up their cars in November keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Barcelona
7
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
8
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
7
October
6
November
7
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Barcelona?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Barcelona is August, and the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Hire in Barcelona by Monthly Searches
65%
January
71%
February
71%
March
95%
April
100%
May
143%
June
162%
July
164%
August
119%
September
92%
October
42%
November
76%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 14
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Record-go, Drivalia, Ok Mobility, Nizacars Rent A Car, Goldcar
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 3 per day
Cheapest supplier Nizacars Rent A Car

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Record-go Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500X 5 3 Medium cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Seat Arona 5 2 SUVs
Drivalia Citroen C1 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Ford Kuga 4 3 SUVs
Goldcar Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Nizacars Rent A Car Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Goldcar Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars
Record-go Seat Ateca 4 3 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
5 January 2023
We visit all cost brava was excellent 👍
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
14 August 2022
We travelled to Costa Brava from Barcelona with its amazing coves, clear sea and beaches. Also visited Garroxa Volcanic national park, very beautiful medieval villages, old volcanoes to walk up, cool forests to walk through to waterfalls. Also great place for canyoning with the children. Finished trip with three days exploring Barcelona, Casa Battlo worth a visit, the cable car up Montjuïc mountain to watch sunset, the magic fountain, the beaches (read up and choose the best one for you).
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
30 May 2022
Straight forward and efficient service with friendly and helpful staff.
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
28 September 2021
Pleasure to drive but next time I would get an automatic
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
20 July 2021
Used as daily runner between marinas

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Olimpia Rent a Car
9.09 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
6.27 / 10
Total number of reviews
95
Total rental companies
23
Average daily price
£ 36.57
Lowest daily price
£ 2.86
Total cars available
1004

Top 23 Hire Companies in Barcelona in 2023

Olimpia Rent a Car
Olimpia Rent a Car
Remarkable 9.1 / 24 reviews
1 location
£ 51 - £ 70
Centauro
Centauro
Remarkable 9 / 242 reviews
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 47
Drivalia
Drivalia
Outstanding 8.9 / 128 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 36
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.8 / 68 reviews
6 locations
£ 22 - £ 131
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.7 / 100 reviews
7 locations
£ 19 - £ 133
Nizacars Rent A Car
Nizacars Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.6 / 258 reviews
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 40
Record-go
Record-go
Outstanding 8.6 / 1230 reviews
2 locations
£ 3 - £ 37
Alamo
Alamo
Outstanding 8.6 / 126 reviews
3 locations
£ 19 - £ 90
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.6 / 20 reviews
3 locations
£ 19 - £ 153
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.5 / 15 reviews
4 locations
£ 17 - £ 34
National
National
Outstanding 8.5 / 22 reviews
3 locations
£ 23 - £ 252
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.4 / 43 reviews
3 locations
£ 20 - £ 64
Ok Rent A Car
Ok Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Outstanding 8.3 / 436 reviews
3 locations
£ 7 - £ 83
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.3 / 6 reviews
4 locations
£ 19 - £ 43
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.3 / 53 reviews
2 locations
£ 16 - £ 31
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Outstanding 8.2 / 2 reviews
1 location
£ 42 - £ 84
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.1 / 13 reviews
3 locations
£ 22 - £ 153
Firefly
Firefly
Great 7.9 / 88 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 18
Dollar
Dollar
Great 7.8 / 7 reviews
1 location
£ 14 - £ 25
Goldcar
Goldcar
Great 7.6 / 352 reviews
1 location
£ 4 - £ 4
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Great 7.5 / 13 reviews
4 locations
£ 37 - £ 75
Interrent
Interrent
Good 6.3 / 63 reviews
1 location
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