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Car hire in Barcelona

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Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, and the second largest city in Spain.  The range of attractions that it provides to the visitor has led to its popularity as a destination – from Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece La Sagrada Familia and museums and galleries to its unrivalled nightlife with music and bars, and golden beaches.  Hosting the Olympics in 1992 led to a massive clean-up of the beaches and seafront, and an overall regeneration of the city.  The city’s location on the Mediterranean, provides it with a climate that sun worshippers can enjoy for many months of the year.

Top Things to do In Barcelona

You are spoilt for choice in this city of sport, culture and fine food.  The Sagrada Familia has to be on everyone’s list, with its surreal and awe-inspiring spires and intertwined sculptures.  The markets of La Rambla allow you to browse for bargains and enjoy the colourful bird market, buskers and artists in this part of town.  Close to La Rambla is the Barri Gotic, a cluster of Gothic buildings in the old town, with winding narrow streets linking squares lined with cafes and bars.  At night, strolling the area around the Avd. Diagonal will provide an enormous variety of music, clubs and discotheques.  Barcelona also provides a choice of beaches, from the lively to the more sedate.  The Nova Icaria, close to the Olympic marina, offers not only a long stretch of golden sand, but also a wide choice of eateries.  Bogatell is protected by a raised promenade, and is a quieter beach; ideal if you want to jog or cycle along the walkway.   

Top 3 Must See: Barcelona

  • La Sagrada Familia

  • Barri Gotic

  • Museo Picasso

Drive Around Barcelona

Barcelona is wonderfully situated for the visitor to explore the surrounding region, and even to venture over the border into France.  For the visitor considering car hire, Barcelona offers the ideal location.  Starting with Sitges, which has some of the best beaches in the area, or Montserrat with its monastery and breathtaking views, a little further afield are numerous small medieval towns and the Roman ruins to visit at Tarragona and Girona.  The road network in Spain has been transformed over the years, and driving is generally very straightforward, although as always it’s wise for the motorist to make sure that they are familiar with the national highway code. 

Which are the best deals in Barcelona?

Mini
Mini
from £28.00/day
Economy
Economy
from £29.00/day
Compact
Compact
from £31.00/day
Standard
Standard
from £47.00/day
Intermediate
Intermediate
from £48.00/day
Compact Elite
Compact Elite
from £56.00/day

Barcelona car rental directory

ALAMO
Address
CARRER RIVADENEYRA, 3, PARKING. PLANTA -1
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Instructions
N/A

EUROPCAR
Address
GRAN VIA DE LES CORTS CATALANES 680 ** NO VANS & TRUCKS RETURN **
Operating Times
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 16:00 - 21:00
Instructions
N/A

KEDDY BY EUROPCAR
Address
GRAN VIA DE LES CORTS CATALANES 680 ** NO VANS & TRUCKS RETURN **
Operating Times
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 16:00 - 21:00
Instructions
Your booking will be serviced at the Europcar desk ... more

NATIONAL
Address
CARRER RIVADENEYRA 3, PARKING PLANTA 1
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Instructions
N/A

SIXT
Address
Passeig de Gracia 126
Operating Times
Monday 07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00
Thursday 07:00 - 22:00
Friday 07:00 - 22:00
Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Instructions
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Review score of the top Barcelona car hire companies

SIXT

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

ALAMO

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 20 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

EUROPCAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

KEDDY BY EUROPCAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 12 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
7.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
7.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
7.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

NATIONAL

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 19 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
6.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
6.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
5.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
6.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

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