Barcelona car hire information
| Pick-up location | Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Car types | Economy, Mini |
| Hire locations | 159 |
| Airport locations | 33 |
| Popular agencies | Centauro |
Cheap car rentals in Barcelona
| Economy | $22/day |
| Mini | $21/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Barcelona
- Looking to rent a car on your trip to Barcelona? The quickest and best way to see the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region is by car, rather than taking the city‘s complicated underground Metro. Barcelona is well connected with a good road network and highway that leads directly into the city, so you can access all the main attractions. In the very heart of the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona Cathedral has ample parking nearby, as does the Olympic Stadium, where there is plenty of free parking on the streets. Plus Telefonica tower, Botanic gardens, Palau Sant Jordi, and Fundacio Joan Miro are all in the area.
- Barcelona has one main airport which is about 15 km outside of the city center. If you’re landing in Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you’ll find that the best car hire companies are based onsite at Terminal 1 on the ground floor near baggage claim, and at Terminal 2 at the main exit hall and near the customs offices. There are also some car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services to off-site locations.
- It’s important to remember that, while you’re enjoying the cityscape from the comfort of your hire car, city center driving is pretty intense. The changeable roadway system is packed with one-way streets and narrow alleys, so take care when navigating and maybe invest in renting a GPS to aid your journey.
- When you visit Barcelona‘s city center, make sure to avoid driving during the busy rush hours of 8 am to 9:30 am and the evening rush hour between pm and 8:30 pm. At these times of day you must also watch out for the many tourists and pedestrians spilling onto the roads, as well as the bikes and motorbikes that take up part of the roads. You should particularly avoid driving down the narrow one-way roads that are either side of the central Ramblas Boulevard, the city’s busiest street.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Barcelona for $54 or less
- Book your rental car in Barcelona at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Barcelona are around 91% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Barcelona
Barcelona car rental reviews and directory
Dollar
7.2
Good
37 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
7.7
6 locations in Barcelona
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6.4 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
pick up ok, drop off okCons:
Spent two days trying to process a simple reservation extension and change of drop off location. Got shuffled from US Headquarters to Spanish reservation desk to local offices. Many calls, many attempts, and they could not figure it out. Promised to call back, nothing. At the end we did not manage.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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Counter attention very bad5.6 Fair
Sep 2018
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Once inside everything went wellCons:
Whoever put up the sign for return should be given a reality check. there was a sign but it was on a one way street and was facing the wrong direction. It could only been seen by driving by the entrance and then looking backwards to see it, not something that many people would do. We drove around the block (not easy to do) three times and until my wife got out and circled the block did she see the sign and direct me in. Place the sign so that you can see it while driving by.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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fast and comprehensive proceduresCons:
the car was so-so4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2017
Pros:
The car was actually ok.Cons:
I had to wait more than 60 min- to get the car and consequently missed my golf appointment. They did not tell me where to drop the car off. I went to the office but they directed me to the garage where i picked ud the car. They could have told that in advance. Then i HATE, HATE, HATE renting cars online and purchasing some assurance at the same time, but then at the counter I am being told that I have zero insurance and do I want to take that risk? I could potentially go banckrupt if anything happens with the car. Do you know how the locals drive.?? That is the biggest problem when one company is responsible for the sale and another for delivering the car. It is not servie it is pestering the customer. Stop doing it. Try to be rental companies and not insurance companies and change the f.... busines model. It is sick. !!!5.2 Fair
Jul 2017
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They should warn you that you should carry and international license for SpainHertz
5.8
Fair
63 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.1
6 locations in Barcelona
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
3.6 Poor
Jan 2020
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Car broke down and took them one and half days for the problem to be resolved leaving my wife, two little kids and myself stranded in a 200 people town for two days and unable to enjoy the ski trip that we had booked and paid.4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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I got a carCons:
2 hours waiting to get the car. Super expensive insurance costs8.0 Very Good
Sep 2019
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It was easy,didn’t have any problemsCons:
I don’t knowAlamo
9.3
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
9.3
2 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Sixt
7.5
Good
25 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
6.9
8 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Staff took time to explain electric car. Easy drop off.6.4 Okay
Jun 2019
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They charged me extra day without notifyingCons:
ELIMINATE FRAUD2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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The Staff was not friendly was late for 30 minutes because he went to eat & tried to Fool me to get an expensive car without insurance instead of Smart that was initially of agreement. The only good guy was the parking Guy. Initially I had booked a 4 doors car, then a smart and then a BMWCons:
They Could not be late root and good inform me before I go there that there is no car as the one agreed! Worst experience ever!7.2 Good
Jun 2018
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Still not clear on damage check as not any inspection at timeRecord Go
7.5
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
8.5
3 locations in Barcelona
Budget
7.3
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.6
4 locations in Barcelona
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jul 2022
Enterprise
7.2
Good
16 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.8
5 locations in Barcelona
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9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Friendly and accurate support. I receive a brand new car in my class(with 40km only)Cons:
It was difficult to return a car as all roads around were closed due to reconstruction. I would expect customer service to tell it upfront and explicitly say that I have to drive in against traffic.9.2 Wonderful
Feb 2016
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Easy process. Helpful staff2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Avis
6.9
Okay
26 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.6
4 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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yesCons:
all was good10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Great experience renting Avis through Kayak. Cheaper than direct, as was the insurance they suggested. Pick up/drop off at Barcelona airport was far less stressful than I imagined.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Very easy drop-off.Cons:
No problems at all.4.8 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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Pickup customer service was deplorable. 2 hours with 4 people in front of us with a reservation.7.2 Good
Aug 2019
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We had to wait in line for 1.5 hours to get our car. Totally unacceptable and an amazingly inefficient system. The staff spent more time trying to upsell people on insurance, better cars etc instead of managing the crowd.4.4 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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NothingCons:
It took 2 hours to pickup the car. There was only 4 people ahead of us in line. Super slow process to check in and get the car. The car they gave me didn’t seem to be in the luxury class I ordered. I will not rent here again.Thrifty
6.0
Okay
12 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.7
6 locations in Barcelona
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Awful experience2.4 Poor
Dec 2019
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Reserved a mercedes class a and got a misearable opel. Dont understand why. 15 min of argue didnt help. Talking to a brick wall is better. Bas treatment at dropp off point. They tried to claim that an old little scratch was caused by me.Cons:
You promised a car in the contract and you didnt provide it. Very disappointing expirience4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
Pros:
The car was nice and clean.Cons:
The employee in Hertz, Sants was very rude. Unable to explain properly the conditions. She explained the coverage for the car I reserved but then she told me I am having another car, because they don't have the one I booked, so the coverage was triple price, etc.It took one hour to give me the keys.6.0 Okay
Dec 2018
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ServiceCons:
Car quality average.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2018
Pros:
Friendly, fast serviceCons:
I was given the car with only half a tank and the person that took care of us told us he would note that it only had half a tank so that we wouldn't have to be return it like that. He said he would take down those notes however we were still charged for refueling and for the gas.9.6 Wonderful
Jan 2018
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All goodCons:
nothingNational
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Barcelona
Leasys Rent
6.0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Barcelona
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6.0 Okay
Jul 2022
Europcar
5.9
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
5.9
7 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
One location in Barcelona
from $55/dayLocations in Barcelona
Barcelona Ap,terminal2
+34 931 935 705
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2019
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NothingCons:
Everything. The office was closed. I had to get a car from another company.3 locations in Barcelona
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C/ Alta Ribagorza nº 30-34
+34 93- 1931844
Centauro Rent a Car
+34 935 66 72 28
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Avda de les Garrigues 14 poligono Mas Blau ll
+34 934 946 282
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Alta Ribagorca N20 08820 El Prat del Llobregat
+34 649 43 22 92
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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I planned to rent a car to take a day drip to an area near Barcelona. The e-mail I received said that I could pick up the car at the Barcelona airport. I went to the airport, but there was no Economy Rent a Car at the airport. Note that I had to pay for the airport shuttle to get to the airport. Airport information had never heard of Economy Rent a Car. I did a Google search for Economy Rent a Car, and found a location off site near the airport. I again paid to transportation to this area. After walking around for approx 45 minutes, it was clear that Economy Rent a Car did not exist. I eventually found a location that does business with Economy. They looked up the reservation, but it had not yet processed. So, I wouldn´t be able to get a car for another 45 minutes, at least. Since this was only going to be a day trip and I had already spent almost 2 hours searching for the car, I cancelled the reservation. The experience caused me to waste a day in Barcelona. I am hesitant to use your service again, since you work with unreliable companies.8.8 Very Good
Apr 2017
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Staff was super helpful and quick to get me out the door and check back in. Car was spotless and smelled great. This Fiat drove smooth and handled the mountain roads very well. I had a wonderful 3 days driving around Catalonia.Cons:
1. I was advised to pay for insurance online when booking so I did. When I showed up they said I had to buy insurance or they would have to put a hold on my creditcard for the Max allowed. I think only 1 of the insurances should have been needed but it seems like that unclear system is in place to maximize profits. 2. Finding this place was very difficult. My booking was through Economy Car Rental. Everyone told me there was no such thing at the Barcelona airport. I finally figured out (from a shuttle bus driver) that it was probably AutoClick and off airport grounds. This type of info could have been so dam simple to relay to me in an email with the confirmation booking. A little map maybe showing me where pickup was as well as the name change. If it was in my email I sure did not find it.2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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Nothing. Shuttle never came to pick me up and I never got car. Tried to call many times, both local Barcelona number foe Autoclick car rental which was supposed to fulfill reservation, and US customer service for Economy. No one answered in Spain!Cons:
Everything. Never got picked up and never to rental car. A complete mess and failure!2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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NothingCons:
Hard to find the company- under other name that doesn't show on the voucher or web The insurance wasn't fit to Spain so we pay more. We got mini car and we ordered economy. After two hours we finally find this place it still took more two hours to drive from there18 locations in Barcelona
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10 locations in Barcelona
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1B, C/ Potosí
+34 663 95 44 95
39, Carrer de la Ciutat d'Asuncion
+34 663 95 44 95
Badal, 81
+34 932 27 45 60
C/ Cobalto, 10-12
+34 902 01 83 65
Ciudad De La Asuncion, 65-67
+34 933 60 14 53
Gran Vía de las Corts Catalanes, 484
+34 902 01 83 65
Guipúzcoa, 177 Y 191
+34 934 98 79 50
San Adrian, 72
+34 902 01 83 65
c/ Aribau, 320
+34 902 01 83 65
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Avinguda Pau Casals 16
+34 871 180 192
Carrer Joan Peiró
+34 902 49 16 16
Passeig Joan de Borbó 4
+34 871 180 192
Passeig de Gracia 126
+34 871 180 192
Rambla de Catalunya
+34 902 49 16 16
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Barcelona Port Terminal
+34 934 743 048
C/ Badajoz 168- ** Truck Check In Not Possible**
+34 936 241 882
C/ Viladomat 214
+34 934 398 403
Centro Comercial Centre De La Vila
+34 932 218 528
Gv De Les Corts Catalanes 680
+34 933 020 543
Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 902 105 055
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Arrivals Hall, Barcelona Airport
+34 931 938 661
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Av. De Josep Tarradellas, 46
+34 936 408 046
C/ Diputación,256 bis local D
+34 936 408 046
Meeting point: El Prat T1 T2 T1 parking G T2 Technical block direction T2C
+34 936 408 046
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Avenida De Josep Taradellas,46,
+34 902 039 833
Barcelona airport
+34 902 039 833
Diputación Nº 256 Bis Local D
+34 902 039 833
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Carrer de Dolors Batlle
+34 971 08 49 16
Carrer de València, 262
+34 971 08 49 16
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Plaça dels Països Catalans
+34 932 214 070
Via Laietana, 6
+34 932 214 070
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Calle Viriato 43
+34 918 34 14 00
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Carrer Salvador Espriu, 61
+34 936 699 999
Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1-7, Barcelona
+34 931 807 375
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Carrer de València, 262
+34 902 36 06 36
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Barcelona airport
+34 965 233 425
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Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 902 10 50 55
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