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Car hires in Barcelona, Catalonia

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Barcelona, Spain
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Barcelona, Spain
Tue 26/3
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Tue 2/4
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Car hire insight and trends in Barcelona

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Barcelona

What is the cheapest car hire agency in Barcelona?

The cheapest car hire in Barcelona are generally found through Rhodium. When booking with Rhodium, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as £3/day. The average price to hire a car in Barcelona is £13/day.

What car hire company in Barcelona has the most locations?

Sunnycars has the most locations of any car hire company in Barcelona, with 13 locations.

What car do most people hire in Barcelona?

Most momondo users will hire the Ford Fiesta in Barcelona, though hiring the Jeep Renegade is a popular second choice according to our data. If you’re interested in hiring the Ford Fiesta, prices are £23 per day on average. Some users have found Ford Fiesta hire deals in Barcelona for as low as £4 per day. Jeep Renegade hires in Barcelona are £22 per day on average, with some of the cheapest deals at £9 per day.

Best deals found for Barcelona, Catalonia car hires

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in Barcelona, Catalonia
Economy£7/day
Compact£8/day
Intermediate£14/day
Standard£26/day
Mini£6/day
Premium£22/day
Compact SUV£7/day
Intermediate SUV£10/day
Compact estate car£13/day
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about Barcelona car hire

Can I drive out of Spain with a rental car from Barcelona?

We recommend looking very carefully at the border crossing policy of the Barcelona car hire company you are booking your vehicle through because the boarding crossing authorisation of your hire vehicle is determined by the car type; certain models of vehicles are able to cross into certain areas, while others are not. The different countries are split into three zones, and only particular car brands are acceptable in the particular zones. If you cross a border in a brand of car that is not authorised for that zone, you might be in discord with your insurance coverage policy, making it invalid.

Can you hire a car in Barcelona without a credit card?

You are able to use all internationally recognised debit or credit cards when booking car hire in Barcelona for many types of hire cars, especially for cheap car rentals in Barcelona. These brands of internationally recognised cards include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club or JCB cards. Prepaid cards or cash payments are not recognised as acceptable methods of payment, even for cheap car hire in Barcelona. The funds to cover the total costs of the security deposit plus the entire hire car reservation (including any added extras, such as a GPS device or young driver charge) must be available on the card you use to secure your hire car booking. The driver of the car must be present when collecting the car and must be able to prove their identity with their passport, which must match the name on the credit card produced for payment.

What driving laws should I keep an eye out for in Barcelona?

While driving in your car hire in Barcelona, you must be aware of the pedestrian zones allocated all around the city; in these areas, the speed limit is 30 km/h to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Pedestrians always have the right of way on the streets of Barcelona, and you will be adhering to right-hand driving rules. In the city, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h; outside the city and on motorways, the speed limit varies between 90 km/h and 120 km/h. Speed limits are indicated by the road signs, so keep an eye out for these. Eating or the use of mobile phones while operating your hire car is prohibited, and there’s very strict drinking and driving laws. The legal alcohol limit when operating a vehicle is 0.05%, and traffic officers are entitled to breathalyse any persons suspected of consuming alcohol and attempting to drive. All children under the age of 12 years old are not allowed to be seated in the front seat of the car, and if your child is under 135 cm tall, they need to be strapped into a child seat.

What documents does an international traveller need to hire a car in Barcelona?

If you are an international driver, you will need to be 18 years or older to book car hire in Barcelona. A young driver charge will apply to drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 years. This age restriction can also change depending on the car type. Regardless of your age, all international drivers need to have held a valid driver’s licence for at least one year and be able to produce an authorised copy of the document when receiving the car hire vehicle. Driver’s licences that are printed in non-Roman alphabets, such as Japanese, Arabic or Cyrillic, will need to be accompanied by an international driver’s permit, as well as an authorised English translation of the document, issued by the official government department that deals with roads and traffic issues in your homeland. 


Barcelona, Catalonia car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Barcelona that's right for you

Small cars

£14 - £37

All Car Types

£33 - £63

The average price of a small car hire in Barcelona, Spain is £23. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Barcelona, Spain is in January. The price is 42% lower than the rest of the year at just £14 per day. A small car rental is typically 43% less expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Barcelona small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Barcelona, Spain is £45. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Barcelona, Spain is in November. The price is 24% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A medium car rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Barcelona medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Barcelona, Spain is £68. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Barcelona, Spain is in November. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A large car rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Barcelona large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Barcelona, Spain is £37. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Barcelona, Spain is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £27 per day. A SUV rental is typically 12% less expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Barcelona SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Barcelona, Spain is £73. The cheapest time to hire a van in Barcelona, Spain is in November. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A van rental is typically 43% more expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Barcelona, Spain is £84. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Barcelona, Spain is in February. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just £56 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 50% more expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in Barcelona, Spain is £47. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Barcelona, Spain is in November. The price is 41% lower than the rest of the year at just £28 per day. A convertible rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in Barcelona. The average price of a car hire in Barcelona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Ford Ka
or similar Mini
Up to 2 passengers

£6/day

13 Apr - 19 Apr
Ford Ka
Opel Corsa
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

£7/day

13 Apr - 19 Apr
Opel Corsa
Kia Cee'd
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

£8/day

2 Apr - 7 Apr
Kia Cee'd

Barcelona car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Barcelona, Catalonia

Hertz

5.2
Fair
35 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Europcar

8.5
Very Good
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

8.5

Centauro

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Sixt

7.5
Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

7.3
Good
12 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Avis

6.8
Okay
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.0
Okay
23 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

Quick facts about car hire in Barcelona

Get the overview on great hire deals, popular car hire companies, and best car types for your visit in Barcelona

Most Popular Agency

Record Go

Popular Car Types

Economy, Compact, SUV

Cheapest Hire Car

£8

Most Popular Model

Ford Fiesta
The most popular Barcelona car hire agency found on momondo this month is Record Go. Other top choices for car hire companies are NIZACARS and Ok Mobility
The following car types were offered at car hire companies in Barcelona in the past 72 hours: Economy, Compact, SUV.
The lowest price for a car hire in Barcelona is £8/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £27/day.
The most popular car model to hire in Barcelona in the past 7 days is the Ford Fiesta. Our users also prefer the Class Convertible as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your car hire pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular car hire locations in Barcelona

Nearby attractions:

Palau Sant Jordi5.8 mi
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys6.0 mi
Poble Espanyol6.0 mi
Museu del FC Barcelona6.2 mi
Font Màgica de Montjuïc6.2 mi

Nearby attractions:

Edifici Fòrum43.8 mi
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona44.0 mi
Mar Bella Nudist Beach44.5 mi
Platja de Bogatell45.2 mi
Platja de la Mar Bella45.2 mi

Nearby attractions:

Museu del FC Barcelona52.1 mi
NH Collection Barcelona Constanza Hotel53.0 mi
Barceló Sants Hotel53.1 mi
Poble Espanyol53.2 mi
Palau Sant Jordi53.3 mi

Hire a car near one of these popular hotels in Barcelona

Below are the most popular hotels in Barcelona
Holiday Inn Barcelona - Sant Cugat, An IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Barcelona - Sant Cugat, An IHG Hotel

Carrer Del Danubi, 24,Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain

9.7 mi from city centre

Hotel Sofia Barcelona, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Hotel Sofia Barcelona, In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Plaza de Pio XII, 4, Barcelona, Spain

2.8 mi from city centre

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Avenida de Roma 2-4, Barcelona, Spain

1.8 mi from city centre

NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón

NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón

Rambla de Catalunya, 26, Barcelona, Spain

0.7 mi from city centre

Eurostars Grand Marina

Eurostars Grand Marina

Moll de Barcelona Edifici Sud Of. 323, Barcelona, Spain

0.8 mi from city centre

Barcelona Princess

Barcelona Princess

Avinguda Diagonal 1, Barcelona, Spain

2.8 mi from city centre

Sercotel Caspe

Sercotel Caspe

Caspe 103-109, Barcelona, Spain

0.9 mi from city centre

W Barcelona

W Barcelona

Plaça Rosa Dels Vents, 1, Barcelona, Spain

1.2 mi from city centre

Claris Hotel & Spa Gl

Claris Hotel & Spa Gl

Pau Claris, 150, Barcelona, Spain

1.0 mi from city centre

Sercotel Rosellón

Sercotel Rosellón

C/ Del Rossellon 390, Barcelona, Spain

1.5 mi from city centre

The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou

The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou

C/ de Cristóbal de Moura 49, Barcelona, Spain

2.3 mi from city centre

Intercontinental Barcelona, An IHG Hotel

Intercontinental Barcelona, An IHG Hotel

Avenida Ruis I Taulet 1-3, Barcelona, Spain

1.4 mi from city centre

Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto

Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto

Mercabarna Franca, Barcelona, Spain

5.1 mi from city centre

Alberg Pere Tarrés

Alberg Pere Tarrés

Calle Numancia 149-151, Barcelona, Spain

2.3 mi from city centre

Hotel SB Glow

Hotel SB Glow

Carrer De Badajoz 148-154, Barcelona, Spain

1.4 mi from city centre

NH Sants Barcelona

NH Sants Barcelona

Carrer de Numancia, 74, Barcelona, Spain

2.1 mi from city centre

Barceló Sants

Barceló Sants

Plaza Dels Paisos Catalans, Barcelona, Spain

2.0 mi from city centre

Sonder Paseo de Gracia

Sonder Paseo de Gracia

29 Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain

0.8 mi from city centre


Driving with a car hire in Barcelona - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Barcelona so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire a car in Barcelona, Spain in April?

For a weekend in April, the best deals in Barcelona start from around £6 up to around £34. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about £5 to £29.

Is there a fee to cancel my Barcelona, Spain car hire?

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Barcelona car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Barcelona offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

What is the best type of car to hire in Barcelona during April?

When temperatures average 16 °C and precipitation is 59 mm, your best car hire option for the month of April is a convertible. Renting a convertible in Barcelona is an exciting way to see the area without having to worry about the weather being uncooperative. However, it is always a good idea to check the forecast before you travel and make any adjustments to your car hire plans. Hiring a Convertible in Barcelona will cost you £23/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Barcelona, Spain?

If you are hiring a vehicle in Barcelona, then be aware that the current speed limit within city or town limits is 35 mph, unless otherwise posted. Suburban speed limits around Barcelona will generally have a speed limit of 65 mph. If you are travelling on a motorway in Barcelona, then the speed limit is 75 mph.

What car hire company has the Seat Arona in Barcelona?

What is the weather like in Barcelona, Spain in March?

Typically, the weather in Barcelona through the month of March is 11 °C and the expected precipitation is 42 mm. This is important information to know when hiring a car so you can be sure to rent the perfect car for the expected weather.

Is the weather in Barcelona similar to the rest of Catalonia?

Travellers looking to leave from Barcelona on a road trip around Catalonia or the surrounding areas during the month of March should expect temperatures around 11 °C and about 39.4 mm of possible rain through the month.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Barcelona?

Prices for cars in Barcelona are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Barcelona?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Barcelona?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Barcelona. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Barcelona?

When renting a car in Barcelona, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Barcelona?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Barcelona could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Barcelona?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Barcelona by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car hire deals in Barcelona with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car hire searches for Barcelona and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Barcelona on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Barcelona with fair fuel policies.

Can I find a car hire in Barcelona which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in Barcelona.

Can I search for car hire in Barcelona with unlimited mileage on momondo?

momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car hire in Barcelona.


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