Barcelona

Cheap Car Hire in Barcelona from ฿389

Barcelona, Spain
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Barcelona, Spain
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Barcelona?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Barcelona and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

฿575

February

฿719

March

฿862

April

฿1,042

May

฿755

June

฿970

July

฿1,222

August

฿1,150

September

฿791

October

฿755

November

฿539

December

฿1,006

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Barcelona

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Barcelona and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

There are currently 163 hire locations operating in Barcelona spread across 55 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Barcelona is small car at ฿389 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

฿389+

Compact

Compact

฿408+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿777+

Mini

Mini

฿357+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

฿1,670+

Compare available car types for rental in Barcelona

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Barcelona to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

฿921 - ฿3,350

All Car Types

฿898 - ฿3,103

To hire a small car in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of ฿1,241/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Barcelona, Spain (~฿921/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿3,350/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Barcelona, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Barcelona small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of ฿1,710/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Barcelona, Spain (~฿842/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,655/day). In fact, September is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Barcelona, hiring a medium car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Barcelona medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda City฿389/day
2
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A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿408/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in Barcelona

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Barcelona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Barcelona. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Barcelona area such as Hertz, Europcar and Centauro. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

5.2
Fair
35 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Europcar

8.5
Very Good
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

8.5

Centauro

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.5

Sixt

7.5
Good
16 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Budget

7.3
Good
12 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Avis

6.8
Okay
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.0
Okay
23 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

Best Barcelona car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Barcelona. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Barcelona with an average daily rate of ฿755. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Barcelona area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda City฿389/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿408/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda Civic฿777/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Barcelona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Barcelona?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Barcelona from the following companies over the past two weeks: Record Go (฿357/day), KeynGo (฿1,448/day), and Dollar (฿1,670/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Barcelona?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Quadis Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Centauro (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Barcelona.

  • What are petrol prices like in Barcelona?

    The average price of petrol in Barcelona is ฿62.57/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,815 and ฿4,067 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Barcelona for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Barcelona. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿5,842 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Barcelona for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Barcelona it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 50%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Barcelona?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Barcelona however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Barcelona for a weekend?

    ฿0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Barcelona. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿577 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Barcelona?

    Kia Sportage, which is a Luxury vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Barcelona according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car rentals in Barcelona

Find small car rental deals in Barcelona from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Barcelona cost an average of ฿1,598 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Nissan March฿1,262/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Toyota Yaris฿1,317/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿2,215/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rentals by fuel type in Barcelona

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Barcelona. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Barcelona. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Barcelona. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿13+).

Electric

Electric

฿13+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿14+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿30+

Airport car hires in Barcelona
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