Car Rental in Barcelona (Downtown)

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Downtown, Barcelona, Spain
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$19.98 per day
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alquicoche
$21.51 per day
Full-size Van
Seat Alhambra or similar
Seat Alhambra
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$41.12 per day
Compact
Citroen C3 Aircross or similar
Citroen C3 Aircross
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
$58.64 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact Elite
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$69.57 per day
Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$73.43 per day
Standard
Opel Insignia or similar
Opel Insignia
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$60.95 per day
Luxury Van
Opel Vivaro or similar
Opel Vivaro
  • 9
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
$142.90 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:23 AM on 2/13/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$61 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.73 per liter or $6.55 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.76 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.94 per liter or $7.35 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Barcelona Rambla de Catalunya from $19.84 per day
    0.7 km / 0.4 miles away
  2. Barcelona Train Station from $16.54 per day
    2.6 km / 1.6 miles away
  3. Barcelona Airport from $13.49 per day
    13 km / 8.1 miles away
  4. Barcelona Castelldefels
    19.4 km / 12.1 miles away
  5. Girona Airport from $11.71 per day
    75 km / 46.6 miles away
  6. Girona Train Station from $21.73 per day
    84.7 km / 52.6 miles away
  7. Reus Airport from $13.28 per day
    87.4 km / 54.3 miles away
  8. Castellon Airport from $47.60 per day
    220.4 km / 137 miles away
  9. Zaragoza Train Station from $21.04 per day
    257.2 km / 159.8 miles away
  10. Valencia Train Station from $19.45 per day
    304.4 km / 189.1 miles away
  11. Valencia Airport from $10.03 per day
    308.1 km / 191.4 miles away
  12. Alicante Airport from $14.26 per day
    416.6 km / 258.9 miles away
  13. Bilbao Airport from $4.21 per day
    467.1 km / 290.2 miles away
  14. Downtown from $19.01 per day
    467.8 km / 290.7 miles away
  15. Region de Murcia International Airport from $9.85 per day
    488.9 km / 303.8 miles away
  16. Madrid Airport from $3.82 per day
    491.5 km / 305.4 miles away
  17. Burgos Train Station from $21.76 per day
    494.1 km / 307 miles away
  18. Madrid Chamartin Train Station from $12.91 per day
    501.2 km / 311.4 miles away
  19. Madrid Atocha Train Station from $4.96 per day
    503.7 km / 313 miles away
  20. Santander Airport from $16.58 per day
    540 km / 335.5 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Barcelona (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Barcelona (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Barcelona (Downtown)
$34.59
January
$49.17
February
$67.58
March
$45.17
April
$42.53
May
$51.19
June
$61.51
July
$57.73
August
$65.02
September
$58.28
October
$61.49
November
$73.09
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Barcelona (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $34.59 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $73.09 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Barcelona (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Barcelona (Downtown)
7
January
3
February
5
March
6
April
5
May
5
June
6
July
4
August
6
September
5
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Barcelona (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Barcelona (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Barcelona (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
72%
January
34%
February
131%
March
68%
April
106%
May
169%
June
182%
July
106%
August
68%
September
97%
October
85%
November
85%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alquicoche, Keddy, National, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Vans
Lowest price $20 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alquicoche Citroen Spacetourer 4 3 Vans
Keddy Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alquicoche Fiat 500X 5 1 SUVs
Budget Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Avis Peugeot 2008 5 2 Medium cars
Avis Volkswagen Taigo 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Alquicoche Citroen C3 5 1 Small cars
National Seat Arona 5 3 SUVs
Avis Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.5 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Alquicoche
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$61.02
Lowest daily price
$19.98
Total cars available
143

Top 6 suppliers in Barcelona (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 22 reviews
+34871180192
Carrer d'Arago, 54, 08015 Barcelona
$64 - $251
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 15:30
Sun:
08:00 - 15:30
National
National
Very good 8.2 / 10 reviews
+34935210025
Carrer de Rivadeneyra, 3, Parking. Planta -1, 08002 Barcelona
$41 - $146
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.1 / 5 reviews
+34902110275
Pk Saba Gracia Con Consell L-1, Rambla de Catalunya, 40, 08007, Barcelona
$43 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 17:45
Tue:
10:00 - 17:45
Wed:
10:00 - 17:45
Thu:
10:00 - 17:45
Fri:
10:00 - 17:45
Sat:
10:00 - 15:45
Sun:
10:00 - 13:45
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 6 reviews
+34911505000
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 680, 08010 Barcelona
$20 - $29
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 18:00
Tue:
09:00 - 18:00
Wed:
09:00 - 18:00
Thu:
09:00 - 18:00
Fri:
09:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
16:00 - 21:00
Avis
Avis
Average 7.8 / 4 reviews
+34902110275
Rambla de Catalunya, 40, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
$43 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 17:45
Tue:
10:00 - 17:45
Wed:
10:00 - 17:45
Thu:
10:00 - 17:45
Fri:
10:00 - 17:45
Sat:
10:00 - 15:45
Sun:
10:00 - 13:45
Alquicoche
Alquicoche
Average 7.8 / 6 reviews
+34966024001
Av. les Garrigues, 46, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
$22 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 21:00
Tue:
09:00 - 21:00
Wed:
09:00 - 21:00
Thu:
09:00 - 21:00
Fri:
09:00 - 21:00
Sat:
09:00 - 21:00
Sun:
09:00 - 21:00

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