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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 R555 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Centauro (R189/day), Record Go (R222/day) and Firefly (R233/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Centauro C/ Alta Ribagorza nº 30-34 08820 (12 kilometres from the city centre).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Barcelona is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6,9, 52 reviews).
The average price of fuel in Barcelona is R106,79 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 281 and R1 709, depending on the car size.
Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Barcelona.
The only car hire company onsite at Barcelona-El Prat airport is Record Go.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Premium car hire in Barcelona costs R2 827 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in Barcelona costs R1 480 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Barcelona costs R909 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Barcelona costs R3 888 per week (R555 per day).
On average a car hire in Barcelona costs R16 662 per month (R555 per day).
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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Reviews
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
Locations in Barcelona
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10,0 Wonderful
Joe, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
7 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
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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2,0 Poor
luis, Nov 2024
Economy
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
Locations in Barcelona
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
Locations in Barcelona
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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4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
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
5 locations in Barcelona
Locations 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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2,0 Poor
Artur, Jun 2024
Economy
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
3 locations in Barcelona
fromR519/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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10,0 Wonderful
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
Locations in Barcelona
Carrer Rivadeneyra, 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Enterprise Rent A Car
+34 934 91 01 89
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Reviews
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Passenger van
10,0 Wonderful
Laurence, Sept 2022
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2022