Car Hire at Barcelona Airport

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Barcelona Airport, Barcelona, Spain
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
£ 6.16 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Economy
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
£ 6.67 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Centauro
£ 8.89 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
Volkswagen T-Roc
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Nizacars Rent A Car
£ 17.27 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Auto.
Ok Mobility
£ 25.61 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 33.84 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable
Opel Insignia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 52.87 / per day
Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Premium
Skoda Octavia or comparable
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Olimpia Rent a Car
£ 69.48 / 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 18:43 on 2023-09-26.

Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+34
Average car hire price
£ 27.60 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.59 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.91 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.34 per litre
Barcelona Airport Car Hire

Airport Car Hire

One of the most visited cities in Europe, Barcelona has plenty for visitors to enjoy. From the busy La Rambla to the Gothic quarter and the architecture of Gaudi, the city is home to a wealth of things to see and do. But the region of Catalonia is more than just one city, however great, and if you’ve hired a car, it would be a shame not to explore beyond Barcelona’s borders. Here are three destinations for an enjoyable day trip:

  • Girona. Located in the north of Catalonia, Girona is a place with a special, calm atmosphere. Situated at the confluence of four rivers, the historic city boasts a well-preserved old town and landmarks like the medieval Jewish quarter, the old Arab baths (now turned into a museum), and the beautiful Benedictine church of Sant Pere de Galligants. Girona is also famous as the access point of the nearby Costa Brava or the wild coast, a stunning beach stretching all the way to the border with France. Located some 105 km (65 miles) northeast of Barcelona, Girona can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Tarragona. Inhabited since antiquity, Tarragona was founded by Phoenicians. But it was the area’s next rulers, the Romans, who left the city’s most impressive landmark, the impressive Tarraco complex. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it includes old fortifications, an amphitheatre, a necropolis, and many other structures. In addition to that, the city is home to a number of annual festivities like the International Fireworks Display which takes place in the first week of every July. And this being Catalonia, there are also a number of blue flag beaches. Situated about 100 km (62 miles) southwest of Barcelona, Tarragona can be reached in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Lleida. Capital of the province of the same name, Lleida is the largest inland settlement of Catalonia. Markedly different in atmosphere from the resort towns on the coast, it is home to Seu Vella Cathedral, a number of other beautiful churches, Lleida Museum, and large green spaces. The city is perfectly situated to explore the bucolic Catalan countryside and vineyards, and it can also serve as an access point to the mighty Pyrenees. Located about 160 km (100 miles) east of Barcelona, Lleida takes two hours to reach.

Top international routes

Main airlines

Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian Air, Lufthansa, and Iberia

Terminals

The two terminals are Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. These are 4 km (2.5 miles) apart and are connected by a free bus that runs every 6-7 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Location

The airport is 12 km (7.5 miles) southwest of Barcelona city centre. Motorway C-31 and Avinguda de la Granvia are the main roads connecting Barcelona Airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

  • Convertibles - starting at £ 18 per day
  • Station wagons - starting at £ 23 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 25 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 9 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 20 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 66 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 6 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 9 per day

Car hire desks

These can be found both in both terminals. In Terminal 1, they are on the first floor.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a number of restaurants and cafeterias, currency exchange offices with cashpoints, and stores. Luggage storage is located in the check-in hall of Terminal 2 (T2B) on the ground floor. There are also many lounges as well as wellness and spa services in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

A Galp station is located within the territory of Barcelona Airport. Road signs directing you to it are visible from outside the airport. The Galp station is open 24/7. There are many other petrol stations nearby and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way hires

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  • Reus (110 km / 68 mi)
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Airport information

Score
7.8
  • Getting to the airport 8.5
  • Check-in and departures 8.2
  • Facilities and services 8.1
  • Wi-Fi 6.9
  • Dining and car hire services 7.6
  • Lounge 7.6

Barcelona Airport (BCN)

  • IATA: BCN
  • ICAO: LEBL
  • Name: Barcelona Airport (BCN)
  • Distance from the city centre: 6.2 miles / 10 km

Top 15 Destinations around Barcelona Airport

  1. Car Hire at Reus Airport starting at £ 16.90 per day
    78.0 km / 48.5 miles away
  2. Car Hire at Girona Airport starting at £ 17.00 per day
    87.9 km / 54.6 miles away
  3. Car Hire at Valencia Airport starting at £ 6.86 per day
    295.6 km / 183.7 miles away
  4. Car Hire at Alicante Airport starting at £ 12.56 per day
    403.6 km / 250.8 miles away
  5. Car Hire at Bilbao Airport starting at £ 7.59 per day
    466.8 km / 290.1 miles away
  6. 475.9 km / 295.7 miles away
  7. Car Hire at Madrid Airport starting at £ 11.60 per day
    483.1 km / 300.2 miles away
  8. Car Hire at Almeria Airport starting at £ 16.55 per day
    626.6 km / 389.4 miles away
  9. Car Hire at Granada Airport starting at £ 20.23 per day
    680.1 km / 422.6 miles away
  10. Car Hire in Malaga (Downtown) starting at £ 38.65 per day
    761.2 km / 473.0 miles away
  11. Car Hire at Malaga Airport starting at £ 22.72 per day
    766.0 km / 476.0 miles away
  12. Car Hire at Seville Airport starting at £ 17.20 per day
    809.3 km / 502.9 miles away
  13. Car Hire at Gibraltar La Linea Airport starting at £ 27.82 per day
    860.9 km / 534.9 miles away
  14. Car Hire at Jerez Airport starting at £ 16.83 per day
    865.7 km / 537.9 miles away
  15. 883.3 km / 548.9 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Barcelona Airport the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Barcelona Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Barcelona Airport
£ 14.97
January
£ 17.54
February
£ 16.36
March
£ 26.25
April
£ 17.67
May
£ 21.62
June
£ 29.00
July
£ 26.23
August
£ 18.17
September
£ 23.16
October
£ 13.58
November
£ 24.62
December
The best month to hire a car at Barcelona Airport is November — when the average price for a hire is £ 13.58 per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 29.00 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Barcelona Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 8 days, while in February, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Barcelona Airport
8
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
8
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
7
October
7
November
7
December

Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Barcelona Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Barcelona Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at Barcelona Airport in August in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches at Barcelona Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
57%
January
60%
February
68%
March
102%
April
110%
May
137%
June
162%
July
165%
August
152%
September
80%
October
38%
November
69%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Record-go, Goldcar, Nizacars Rent A Car, Drivalia, Centauro
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 6 per day
Cheapest supplier Firefly

Most Popular Car Hire Models

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

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
15 September 2023
Great beaches, food and experience.
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
28 August 2023
After finding the shuttle location I called and was told the shuttle would be along shortly. The shuttle driver was extremely friendly and helpful and took us swiftly to the office where we were greeted by an equally friendly member who explained the whole process and got us the car very quickly. We had to hire an additional child seat as we had lost this on the flight and the representative sorted this quickly. Car was excellent and clear very new. Would highly recommend Centauro rental to anyone visiting Barcelona! Will definitely use again
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
3 June 2023
The mountains of Aragon, Els Ports, are stunning
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
26 May 2023
Relaxing and refreshing in a remote Pyrenean village
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
11 April 2023
Too much to go into here, but the car was absolutely fine :-)
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
24 March 2023
Visiting friends
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
28 February 2023
Snowboarding in Andorra was excellent.
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz Vito
30 September 2022
I had a very good experience with hir car,it's was easy to drive around and visiting places, Barcelona is a beautiful and friendly city,I ll recommend everyone 😊
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
2 September 2022
We based ourselves near Begur and it was easy to drive to many beaches and beautiful medieval towns, both north and south. The small but perfect market in Sant Feliu de Guixols is excellent for fish and seafood
Spain
Fiat 500
2 August 2022
good value and eficient service
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
28 July 2022
Well, I took the Toyota CHR and enjoyed the whole trip, the car is a pleasure to drive and gave me loads of good emotions!
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
22 January 2022
Lovely place
United Kingdom
Opel Mokka
20 September 2021
Visited Begur. Usually there this time of year for Fira D’Indians festival, however not in really this year due to pandemic. A beautiful town with history, charm and atmosphere. Some nice beaches a short drive away too. Would definitely recommend.
United Kingdom
VW Golf
8 September 2021
Definitely need satnav if you're travelling around. Spanish law will prohibit the use of mobile phones as satnav (ie Google maps).

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Record-go
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Interrent
6.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
120
Total rental companies
24
Average daily price
£ 27.60
Lowest daily price
£ 6.16
Total cars available
410

Top 24 Hire Companies at Barcelona Airport in 2023

Record-go
Record-go
Remarkable 9 / 1341 reviews
+34931128227 / +34607570209
Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 33 - £ 49
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Olimpia Rent a Car
Olimpia Rent a Car
Remarkable 9 / 26 reviews
+34972364710
Aeroport De Barcelona-El Prat, 08820, Barcelona
£ 48 - £ 69
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
Wed:09:00-20:00
Thu:09:00-20:00
Fri:09:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Nizacars Rent A Car
Nizacars Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.9 / 364 reviews
+34937065967
Carrer de l'Alta Ribagorça, 20, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 10 - £ 36
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:59
Tue:07:00-21:59
Wed:07:00-21:59
Thu:07:00-21:59
Fri:07:00-21:59
Sat:07:00-21:59
Sun:07:00-21:59
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.8 / 91 reviews
+34871180192
Aeroport T1, 08820, Barcelona
£ 52 - £ 298
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.8 / 22 reviews
902108495
Terminal 1 & 2, Airport Bus T2 to T1 Available, Barcelona, 08820, Spain
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Outstanding 8.7 / 117 reviews
+34935219095
Aeropuerto El Prat Terminal 2, C-32B, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 27 - £ 79
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.7 / 21 reviews
+34932983637
Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 35 - £ 113
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Centauro
Centauro
Outstanding 8.6 / 273 reviews
+34966360360
Poligono Mas Blau II, Carrer Alta Ribagorca, 30, 34 08820, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 7 - £ 97
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.6 / 14 reviews
+34902011959
Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 47 - £ 123
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 07:00-23:59
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Outstanding 8.6 / 5 reviews
National
National
Outstanding 8.5 / 15 reviews
+34935219095
Aeropuerto Del Prat, 08820 El, Barcelona
£ 39 - £ 89
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Outstanding 8.4 / 445 reviews
+34971126880 / +34902360636
Carrer de Muntades 9,08820-El Prat de Llobregat
£ 12 - £ 81
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Drivalia
Drivalia
Outstanding 8.4 / 218 reviews
+34663002496 / +34931147223 / +34663003945
Av. De Les Garrigues, 49, Pol Mas Blau Ii
£ 12 - £ 27
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:59
Tue:08:00-21:59
Wed:08:00-21:59
Thu:08:00-21:59
Fri:08:00-21:59
Sat:08:00-21:59
Sun:08:00-21:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.4 / 47 reviews
+34935219095
Aeropuerto El Prat Terminal 2, C-32B, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 35 - £ 81
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.3 / 43 reviews
+34902105055
Aeropuerto El Prat, Terminal 1, 08820, Barcelona
£ 21 - £ 88
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Outstanding 8.2 / 2 reviews
+34931184575
Barcelona Airport
£ 43 - £ 192
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
Flexways
Flexways
Outstanding 8.2
+5491152599877 / +34933936132
Barcelona International Airport
£ 33 - £ 51
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Outstanding 8.1 / 46 reviews
+34931184575
Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat S/N
£ 37 - £ 294
Working hours
Mon:09:00-23:00
Tue:09:00-23:00
Wed:09:00-23:00
Thu:09:00-23:00
Fri:09:00-23:00
Sat:09:00-23:00
Sun:09:00-23:00
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.1 / 43 reviews
+34911505000
Aeropuerto El Prat, Terminal 1, 08820, Barcelona
£ 45 - £ 72
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.1 / 14 reviews
+34902108495
Terminal 1 & 2, Airport Bus T2 to T1 Available, Barcelona, 08820, Spain
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.1 / 14 reviews
902011959
TERMINAL 1 AND 2
£ 39 - £ 128
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Firefly
Firefly
Great 7.9 / 127 reviews
+34663722166
Barcelona Airport, Building B, Terminal T2, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 6 - £ 37
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Goldcar
Goldcar
Great 7.7 / 486 reviews
+34918341400
Barcelona–El Prat Airport, C-32B, 18, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona
£ 6 - £ 7
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Interrent
Interrent
Satisfactory 6.3 / 63 reviews
+34911501183
Aeroport del Prat Terminal 2
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
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