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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 $33 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Barcelona found in the last 2 weeks is $17.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Record Go ($8/day), Centauro ($10/day) and KeynGo ($17/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Record Go Carretera De Valencia Km 403 null (8 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Barcelona is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.9, 52 reviews).
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 $6.12 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $73 and $98, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Barcelona.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barcelona-El Prat airport to off-airport locations include Centauro, Europcar, Ok Mobility, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, and keddy by Europcar.
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 $44 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Barcelona costs $63 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Barcelona costs $31 per day, on average.
In Barcelona, cars are most frequently rented at CLICK RENT Pla de l'Estany 1, El Prat de Llobregat Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto Affiliated by Melia Parking (8 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs $230 per week ($33 per day).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs $987 per month ($33 per day).
Most car rental providers in Barcelona offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Barcelona, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 64 car rental agencies in Barcelona.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Barcelona so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
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.
4 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Bcn T1 & T2 Pick Up Dropoff
+34 902 10 84 95
Pallars, 457
+34 933 031 066
Passeig De Gracia 22
+34 902 11 02 75
Rector Triado N 104
+34 902 11 02 93
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2.0 Poor
Anirvan, Aug 2024
Mini
2.0 Poor
Florent, May 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Shiran, May 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Simon, May 2024
Mini
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Compact
6 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
C/viriato 45
+34 902 99 87 07
Calle Tirso De Molina, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Diagonal 622, Return To Parkin
+34 934 10 10 34
Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 561 139
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 902 01 19 59
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Thomas, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2022
3.6 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Cons:
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.One location in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Joe, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
7 locations in Barcelona
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C/ Viladomat 214
+34 911 50 50 00
C/badajoz 168 *parking Bsm*no Truck
+34 911 505 000
Carrer De Pere Iv 453
+34 936 09 05 33
Centro Comercial Centre De La Vila
+34 911 505 000
Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes 680
+34 911 50 50 00
Office In Saba Sants Parking
+34 911 50 50 00
Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 911 505 000
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Laura, Aug 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
1.9 Poor
Natalie, Aug 2021
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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10.0 Wonderful
Karthik, Jun 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Dan, Oct 2024
Compact SUV
10 locations in Barcelona
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Avinguda Pau Casals 16
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer Palaudàries 5-7
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer d Arago 54
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer de la Marina 19-21
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig Joan de Borbó 4
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig de Gracia 126
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig del Taulat 262-264
+34 871 18 01 92
Plaça dels Països Catalans
+34 871 18 01 92
Rambla de Catalunya 74
+34 871 18 01 92
Terminal Ejecutiva
+34 871 18 01 92
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Anonymous, Jul 2024
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
David, Oct 2022
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from$47/dayLocations in Barcelona
125 Carrer De Badajoz
+34 933 05 61 53
177 Carrer De Valencia
+34 935 21 00 25
Calle De Muntaner 45
+34 933 230 701
Carrer Rivadeneyra, 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Estacion De Ave Sants
+34 934 91 01 89
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Artur, Jun 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
Karthik, Jun 2024
Commercial
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Enrique, Jul 2023
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Intermediate SUV
4 locations in Barcelona
from$40/dayLocations in Barcelona
Pallars, 457
+34 933 031 066
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Standard SUV
6.0 Okay
Darren, Mar 2024
Economy
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Mini
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Pros:
yesCons:
all was good8.0 Very good
Jemma Jorel, May 2023
Mini
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from$14/dayLocations in Barcelona
9, Carrer del Rossello
+34 931 12 77 67
Carretera De Valencia Km 403
+34 931 12 82 27
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Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Nicolás, Aug 2024
Premium
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Krystyna, Jul 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Compact
2 locations in Barcelona
from$46/dayLocations in Barcelona
Carrer Rivadeneyra, 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Enterprise Rent A Car
+34 934 91 01 89
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Laurence, Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2022
One location in Barcelona
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Aeropuerto El Prat *no Truck Return* Keybox In Parking
+34 663 00 24 96
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2022
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from$31/dayLocations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
Barcelona Railway, Viriato 45
+1 800 800 4000
Calle Tirso De Molinsa, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Diagonal-Sarria Diagonal 622
934101034
Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 56 11 39
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 932 98 36 37
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Hirad, Aug 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Phillip, Aug 2024
Economy
6 locations in Barcelona
from$39/dayLocations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
Calle Tirso De Molinsa, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Calle Viriato Num 45
+34 934 19 61 56
Diagonal 622
+34 934 10 10 34
Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 56 11 39
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 932 98 36 37
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Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Awful experience2.0 Poor
rebecca, Mar 2021
Cons:
Have the car in stock that you reserve. Be more empathetic when you can't offer what was reserved.2.4 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros:
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 expirience2.0 Poor
Jamie, Jun 2023
Economy
4 locations in Barcelona
from$47/dayLocations in Barcelona
Calle De Muntaner 45
+34 933 230 701
Carrer Rivadeneyra 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Enterprise Rent A Car
+34 934 91 01 89
Est. Ave Sants. Parking Saba
+34 934 91 01 89
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Anonymous, Sep 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Jeremy, Apr 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2022
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Barcelona Ap,terminal2
+34 931 935 705
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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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Carrer de Viriat, 43, Barcelona
+34 918 34 14 00
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1, 7, Plaça dels Països Catalans, Estación de Sants, Floor -1, Barcelona, Spain
+34 971 12 68 80
Carrer de Dolors Batlle i Sunyer, 17
+34 902 36 06 36
Carrer de València, 262
+34 902 36 06 36
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Barcelona Sants Railway, Calle Numancia 44
+34 971 73 06 96
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Carrer de Dolors Batlle i Sunyer, 17
+34 628 60 55 81
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Arrivals Hall, Barcelona Airport
+34 931 938 661
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C/de Numància, 44, Sants-Montjuïc
+34 902 75 70 22
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Barcelona airport
+34 937 065 967
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Avinguda Pau Casals 16
+34 871 180 192
Carrer Joan Peiró
+34 902 49 16 16
Carrer de la Marina 19-21
+34 871 18 01 92
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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Calle Numancia, 44 (barcelona)
+54 9 11 5259 9877
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1B, C/ Potosí
+34 663 95 44 95
65, Ciudad de Asunción
+34 667 62 35 68
81, Rambla de Badal
+34 932 27 46 00
Avda. Mare De Deu De Montserrat, 52
+34 932 84 09 28
C/ Cobalto, 10-12
+34 933 62 46 00
C/ Pere Iv, 129-131
+34 933 00 00 16
Calle Padilla 318
+34 663 49 46 53
Ciudad De La Asuncion, 65-67
+34 933 60 14 53
El Prat de Llobregat
+34 611 16 31 33
Gran Vía de las Corts Catalanes, 484
+34 902 01 83 65
Gran Vía de las Corts Catalanes, 751
+34 932 89 46 30
Guipúzcoa, 177 Y 191
+34 934 98 79 50
Paseo Maragall 365-369
+34 663 49 46 53
San Adrian, 72
+34 902 01 83 65
c/ Aribau, 320
+34 933 62 46 00
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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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4 locations in Barcelona
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Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-el Prat
+34 931 18 45 75
Avenida Les Garrigues 46
+34 931 66 79 03
C/de Numància, 44, Sants-Montjuïc
+34 902 75 70 22
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3 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
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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Carrer de Calvet, 49, Barcelona
+34 931 93 10 22
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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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Plaça dels Països Catalans
+34 932 214 070
Via Laietana, 6
+34 932 214 070
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(T1), Aeropuerto de Barcelona-El Prat
+34 918 34 14 00
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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2 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
C. Del Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona
+34 673 65 04 00
Pg. De Gràcia 33
+34 673 65 04 00
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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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Avda de les Garrigues 14 poligono Mas Blau ll
+34 934 946 282
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Carrer de Numancia 39
+34 902 10 22 05
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C. Rivadeneyra 6 Parking Saba
+34 931 59 30 96
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Av. De Les Garrigues, 49, Pol Mas Blau Ii
+34 663 00 24 96
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Most popular agency | Record Go |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $33/day |
Good deal | $24/day |
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 | 189 |
Airport locations | 36 |
Popular agencies | Record Go, Centauro, KeynGo, Getaround, Alamo |