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Goldcar
NIZACARS
Click and Rent
Centauro
Drivalia

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Barcelona?

Aug
€ 31 per day
Sep
€ 36 per day
Oct
€ 37 per day
Nov
€ 35 per day
Dec
€ 44 per day
Jan
€ 51 per day
Feb
€ 43 per day
Mar
€ 55 per day
Apr
€ 39 per day
May
€ 39 per day
Jun
€ 54 per day
Jul
€ 46 per day
Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona. It’s around 31 € per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 43 € per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 31 €
Yearly avg price43 €

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There are 108 car hire providers in Barcelona. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Barcelona

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Barcelona. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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Gothic Quarter

39 car hire locations

From
€ 5
per day

El Raval

39 car hire locations

From
€ 5
per day

Fabra i Puig

31 car hire locations

From
€ 13
per day

Barcelona Sants

19 car hire locations

From
€ 27
per day

Barcelona Airport

39 car hire locations

From
€ 5
per day
These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Barcelona: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
A licence, passport and credit card are essential.
To rent a car in Barcelona, you’ll need a valid driving licence, passport and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required if your licence is not in English or EU-issued.
Navigating city driving
Well-signposted but often congested.
Driving in Barcelona involves wide boulevards, strict lane rules, and heavy traffic. Navigation apps are useful to avoid low-emission zones and get real-time route updates.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Low-emission zones apply in most of the city.
Barcelona has a ZBE (Low Emission Zone) that restricts older vehicles. Toll roads in Barcelona are also common on longer routes. Check if your hire car qualifies and pay online or through the rental firm.
Parking your car in Barcelona
Parking spaces are limited and time-restricted in most places.
Parking in Barcelona is colour-coded — blue zones are paid, green zones are for residents. Street spaces fill up quickly, especially near the centre. Multi-storey car parks and hotel options are often more reliable.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find — EV charging is improving.
Petrol stations are common across Barcelona. EV charging stations Barcelona are increasing, with apps like Electromaps or PlugShare helping you locate and access chargers.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is busy but manageable with care.
Motorbikes and mopeds often move between lanes in busy areas. Keep an eye out in slower traffic, follow the speed limit, and expect extra activity near crossings and busier junctions.
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What's the most popular car to hire in Barcelona?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Fiat 500 is the most popular car to hire in Barcelona, with prices starting from € 5 per day. The Volkswagen T-Cross and similar models are also popular drives in Barcelona.
Fiat 500
Fiat 5009% chose this
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross5% chose this
SEAT Ibiza
SEAT Ibiza4% chose this
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 2084% chose this
Most popular carFiat 500
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Barcelona's cheapest car hire providers

Centauro has the cheapest car hire in Barcelona right now, with prices from € 5 per day. You'll save an average of € 2 per day when you book with them.
Centaurofrom € 5 per day
Sixtfrom € 6 per day
NIZACARSfrom € 7 per day
Goldcarfrom € 9 per day
Cheapest providerCentauro
Book with them to save around€ 2 per day

Hiring a car in Barcelona: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyRecord go
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price115 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Barcelona

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Barcelona car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Barcelona that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Barcelona for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Barcelona avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Barcelona, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Barcelona car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Barcelona will set you back around 115 € per day or 280 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Barcelona is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Barcelona are currently Record go and Centauro.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona is currently August.

On average, around 280 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Barcelona is 35 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Barcelona for a whole month is 1.074 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Barcelona, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Barcelona that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Barcelona.

Most places – Barcelona included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 7 € per day. The average price per day is around 77 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Record go, Goldcar and NIZACARS offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Barcelona.

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