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These are the lowest Barcelona car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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

Our data shows that November is the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona. It’s around 31 € per day in November, compared to the yearly average of 48 € per day.
Cheapest month avgNovember • 31 €
Yearly avg price48 €

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There are 111 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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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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The most popular car rental companies in Barcelona

NIZACARS
Click and Rent
Goldcar
Record go
Centauro
Alamo

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 € 6 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 € 6 per day. You'll save an average of € 2 per day when you book with them.
Centaurofrom € 6 per day
NIZACARSfrom € 6 per day
Record gofrom € 7 per day
Click and Rentfrom € 8 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 companyNIZACARS
Most popular carLarge, fullsize estate
Average daily price164 €
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

The average car hire cost in Barcelona is 164 € per day or 568 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 6 € per day for SUV hire from Avis. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 86 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 6 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 95 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 6 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 162 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 20 € per day.
Electric
Average price: 110 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 6 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Barcelona is SUV, compact SUV. The most popular is Large, fullsize estate.
The cheapest car hire companies in Barcelona are currently Goldcar and Record go.
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 October.
On average, around 568 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Barcelona is 42 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Barcelona for a whole month is 2.420 €. 

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. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Barcelona offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Barcelona, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Barcelona is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.