Barcelona car hires from £11/day

Because Barcelona is a myriad of narrow one-way roads, a compact hire 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 car hire in Barcelona costs £24 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Barcelona-El Prat airport include Record Go, NIZACARS, Thrifty, Hertz, Alquicoche, Centauro, Firefly and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barcelona-El Prat airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Hertz, National, Goldcar Rental SP, Sixt, Centauro, Firefly and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Barcelona costs £70 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Barcelona costs £21 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Barcelona costs £24 per day, on average.

In Barcelona, cars are most frequently hired at CLICK RENT Pla de l'Estany 1, El Prat de Llobregat Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto Affiliated by Melia Parking (8 miles from city centre).

Most car hire 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 hire in Barcelona, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

To get a car hire in Barcelona you’ll need to be 21 or older. Young drivers are likely to face a surcharge, whilst there also tends to be age restrictions of certain vehicle types. Remember to bring with you a valid photo ID, such as a passport, and a current driver’s licence. Credit cards are an acceptable form of payment, but make sure that it’s in the main driver’s name.

Barcelona has very strict drink-driving laws, so ensure you do not consume alcohol well in advance of getting behind the wheel. Police can pull you over if they suspect you may have been drinking and will make you breathe into a breathalyser. If your blood alcohol content is between 0.025% and 0.05% you will be fined €500. Whereas if it’s between 0.05% and 0.06% you will be fined €1000. There is also the risk of points being added to your licence.