Barcelona

Cheap Car Hire in Barcelona from $21

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 with a pick-up date of 7/10 and drop-off date of 17/10. 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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Barcelona car hires in 2025

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 29 August 2025.

Most popular company

GOLDCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.63

Average price per day

$49

Cheapest price per day

$21

Popular car types in Barcelona

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Barcelona and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.

In Barcelona, there are 194 active hire locations from 65 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Barcelona in the past week - currently priced from $21/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare car hire deals in Barcelona by type

Here are the best Barcelona small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Barcelona medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Barcelona SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500$21/day
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Fiat 500
Nissan Micra$22/day
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki Baleno$23/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Best car hire deals found in Barcelona

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Barcelona. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Barcelona with an average daily rate of $29. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Fiat 500$21/day
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A/C
Fiat 500
Nissan Micra$22/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Suzuki Baleno$23/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $35/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Barcelona?

Looking to hire a car in Barcelona? Goldcar Rental SP had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $18.64/day. Record Go also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $19.00/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.

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

At Barcelona, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $58 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Barcelona, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $58 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$29

February

$31

March

$26

April

$51

May

$40

June

$44

July

$58

August

$57

September

$37

October

$38

November

$31

December

$58

What car do most people hire in Barcelona?

Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Barcelona. Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Caddy or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

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 13.

Top hire 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 29 August 2025.

keddy by Europcar

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

8.1
Very Good
8 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Sixt

7.3
Good
11 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Budget

6.9
Okay
18 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Avis

6.6
Okay
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Dollar

5.6
Fair
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.3

Hertz

4.8
Mediocre
23 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Barcelona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Barcelona?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $49/day when booking a car hire in Barcelona. The absolute best deal a user found was for $25/day from Goldcar Rental SP, booked on Aug. 24.

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

    Goldcar Rental SP is one of the top picks in Barcelona. They can have you in a hire car for about $280 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Barcelona for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Our recent data shows that Goldcar Rental SP can potentially be 54% below the average car hire price in Barcelona. Check prices and availability for Goldcar Rental SP and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Barcelona is on average $1,202 a month or $40 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Barcelona car hire.

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

    It costs $51 for a weekend car hire in Barcelona, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Barcelona in September, prices are $125 per day on average.

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 29 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Barcelona. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($14+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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