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Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Barcelona-El Prat Airport from R282

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a pick-up date of 14/9 and drop-off date of 27/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Barcelona-El Prat Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Barcelona-El Prat Airport this past week from 191 hire locations out of 65 hire agencies. Prices for a Barcelona-El Prat Airport small car hire start from R282/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 151+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found at Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Barcelona-El Prat Airport with an average daily rate of R488. Data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
Volkswagen T-CrossR449/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Ford FiestaR282/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai VenueR427/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue

Cheapflights insights for Barcelona-El Prat Airport car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Book your car hire at Barcelona-El Prat Airport 48 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R228/day on average when booked 48 days ahead, which saves you 941% off the average price.

What is the best car hire company at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is Alamo (rated 7.3/10 with 14 reviews). Europcar (rated 5.6/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is November, when you can expect to pay R298/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is July (R491/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

R351

February

R421

March

R316

April

R473

May

R316

June

R368

July

R491

August

R403

September

R333

October

R333

November

R298

December

R491

What car do most people hire at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Premium cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class, for example) are the most popular in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Compact (Toyota Yaris) and Economy (Opel Corsa) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

SOLMAR has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alquicoche has the second-highest number of locations at Barcelona-El Prat Airport at 2.

Top rental agencies in Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Barcelona-El Prat Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Reviews were last updated on 4 July 2025.

Alamo

7,3
Good
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,0

Europcar

5,6
Fair
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,1

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,3

Dollar

2,0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

2,0

SOLMAR

3 locations

Alquicoche

2 locations

NIZACARS

2 locations

Sunnycars

2 locations

24 Hour Rent A Car

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Barcelona-El Prat Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R3 376/day when booking a car hire at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R3 203/day from National, booked on Jun. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The following companies can be found near the Barcelona-El Prat Airport car hire counter:Goldcar Rental SP (10,0)Firefly (10,0)Centauro (9,5)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,3)Avis (7,3)Alamo (7,3)Record Go (6,9)Sixt (6,5)Leasys Rent (6,0)Ok Mobility (5,7)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies at Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offering car hire for around R24 014 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Barcelona-El Prat Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Barcelona-El Prat Airport for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is R102 918 (R3 431/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Deals were last updated on 4 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Barcelona-El Prat Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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