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Pick-up location | Barcelona |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact station wagon, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger Van |
Rental locations | 157 |
Airport locations | 32 |
Popular agencies | Record Go, Ok Mobility, Dollar, Hertz, DRIVALIA |
Economy | C$ 8/day |
Compact | C$ 9/day |
Intermediate | C$ 25/day |
Mini | C$ 8/day |
Passenger Van | C$ 31/day |
Compact SUV | C$ 9/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 15/day |
Compact station wagon | C$ 32/day |
Because Barcelona is a myriad of narrow one-way roads, a compact rental car is most suitable for your visit of the city. If you are traveling in a small group then either a mini or economy sized car is ideal to fit you and your luggage in the trunk. This also makes it easier to park on the streets or negotiate the busy parking lots.
Before you begin driving around Barcelona, it’s important to know the different speed limits on the roads; in town the limit is 31 mph, while expressway speed limits are a maximum of 75 mph. If you plan to leave the city, rural area speed limits are 60 mph. As a tourist, take extra care to adhere to these speed limits are they are heavily enforced, so if you exceed the limit even by 3 mph you may incur a steep fine.
You’ll be pleased to know that Barcelona has lots of parking lots, with the majority located in the city center. The Ensanche district offers the most options for parking and is very central. You should plan to pay between $2.00 and $4.00 per hour for a parking space and around $28.00 for a whole day. Street parking is also available, so check out the blue zones and green areas where you can park for up to 4 hours.
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs C$ 36 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Record Go (C$ 8/day), DRIVALIA (C$ 21/day) and Hertz (C$ 29/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Record Go Carretera De Valencia Km 403 null (13 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Barcelona. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Barcelona is C$ 9.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 113 and C$ 151, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Barcelona.
Car rental companies onsite at Barcelona-El Prat airport include Record Go, Centauro, Hertz, Rhodium, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alquicoche, Solo Rent a Car and Thrifty.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barcelona-El Prat airport to off-airport locations include Ok Mobility, Goldcar Rental SP, Centauro, Hertz, Europcar, Rhodium, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Alamo and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Barcelona costs C$ 103 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Barcelona costs C$ 87 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Barcelona costs C$ 141 per day, on average.
In Barcelona, cars are most frequently rented at Record Go Carretera De Valencia Km 403 (13 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs C$ 254 per week (C$ 36 per day).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs C$ 1,087 per month (C$ 36 per day).
Some car rental companies in Barcelona which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Barcelona has pretty stringent speeding fines. If caught driving up to 20 mph over the set limit, you’ll incur a fine of €100. On the other hand, if you’re caught driving between 21 mph and 30 mph over the set limit, you’ll be fined €300.
Just like there are quite a number of car rental locations in Barcelona’s airport and train station, there are several in the city’s Downtown, notably Alamo, Budget, and SIXT. Given that all these car rentals feature a variety of rental cars, at any, you can rest assured of getting a rental car of your liking.
6 locations in Barcelona
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6.4 Okay
Sep. 2019
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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
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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 Spain4 locations in Barcelona
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8.0 Very good
Oct. 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.8.0 Very good
Sep. 2019
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It was easy,didn’t have any problemsCons:
I don’t know8.0 Very good
Sep. 2019
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Car drove well.Cons:
The insurance buying and verification process was confusing. They pressured me to buy more despite having purchased the Allianz coverage through Kayak.9.6 Wonderful
Sep. 2019
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Very friendly staff and drop off was so easy.8.0 Very good
Jul. 2019
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Everything was without hassle.Cons:
Policy on gas is not the best, they will charge you fee if you don't bring it back full plus the cost of the Gas at a premium.One location in Barcelona
2 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
9 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 time7 locations in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
1.9 Poor
Aug. 2021
One location in Barcelona
4 locations in Barcelona
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
8.0 Very good
Apr. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jul. 2022
5 locations in Barcelona