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Barcelona car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Barcelona. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R34,18

Average price per day

R1 858

Cheapest price per day

R1 526
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Cheapflights insights for Barcelona car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Barcelona, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Barcelona?

Book your car hire in Barcelona 42 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R476/day on average when booked 42 days ahead, which saves you 1 570% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Barcelona?

Looking to hire a car in Barcelona? CLICK RENT had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R130,76/day. Record Go also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R286,85/day.

What is the best car rental company in Barcelona?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Barcelona is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 8.1/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
8.1
Sixt
Sixt
7.2
Budget
Budget
6.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Barcelona?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Barcelona is November, when you can expect to pay R306/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Barcelona is December (R697/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R357

February

R442

March

R357

April

R561

May

R425

June

R493

July

R663

August

R629

September

R442

October

R442

November

R306

December

R697

Which car hire company has the most locations in Barcelona?

Free2Move has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Barcelona at 12.

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Top rental agencies in Barcelona

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Barcelona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Barcelona. Reviews were last updated on 23 March 2026.

keddy by Europcar

7 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

8,1
Very Good
8 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,1

Sixt

7,2
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Budget

6,9
Okay
18 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
12 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,5

Avis

6,2
Okay
10 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Dollar

5,6
Fair
3 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,3

Thrifty

5,1
Fair
2 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

4,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Barcelona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Barcelona?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 858/day when booking a car hire in Barcelona. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 526/day from Alamo, booked on Mar. 21.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Barcelona. They can have you in a hire car for about R13 008 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Barcelona it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Barcelona for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 18% below the average car hire price in Barcelona. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Barcelona is on average R55 748 a month or R1 858 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Barcelona car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Barcelona

Browse car hires by fuel type in Barcelona. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Barcelona. Deals were last updated on 23 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Barcelona. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R54+).

Electric

Electric

R54+

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Hybrid

R57+

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