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Driving in Barcelona: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
A license, passport, and credit card are essential.
To rent a car in Barcelona, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, passport, and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) may be required if your license is not in English or EU-issued.
Navigating city driving
Well signposted but often congested.
Driving in Barcelona involves wide avenues, 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 rental 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 color-coded—blue zones are paid, green zones are for residents. Street spaces fill up quickly, especially near the center. Parking garages and hotel options are often more reliable.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is easy to find—EV charging is improving.
Gas stations are common across Barcelona. EV charging stations Barcelona are increasing, with apps like Electromaps or PlugShare helping you to locate and access chargers.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is busy but manageable with care.
Motorcycles 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 intersections.
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The most popular car rental companies in Barcelona

Renting a car in Barcelona: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyDrivalia
Most popular carCompact, Estate
Average daily price$ 149.838
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Barcelona

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental 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 rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Barcelona avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling 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 lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Barcelona car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Barcelona will set you back around $ 149.838 per day or $ 514.208 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Barcelona is a compact crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Compact, Estate.
The cheapest car rental companies in Barcelona are currently NIZACARS and Record go.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona is currently June.
On average, around $ 514.208. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Barcelona is $ 64.334.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Barcelona for a whole month is $ 2.488.326. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Barcelona that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Barcelona.
Most places – Barcelona included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $ 17.988 per day. The average price per day is around $ 169.630.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Drivalia, Record go and NIZACARS offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Barcelona.