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Barcelona, Spain
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Driving inside Barcelona is the part to avoid: the grid of Eixample looks simple but one-way streets, bus lanes, a low-emission zone and scarce, pricey parking make a car a liability in the centre. The reason to rent one is what lies outside, the Costa Brava coves north of Blanes, the serrated ridge of Montserrat an hour inland, and the Penedès wine country to the south-west. Pick up at the airport or from a city office when you are ready to leave town; the cars on this page belong to local companies and their prices are live.
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Renting a car in Barcelona: common questions
Where should I pick the car up for a Costa Brava trip?
If you are ending your city stay and heading up the coast, a pick-up at the airport or from an office near the motorway on the northern edge of the city gets you onto the road without crossing the centre. Collect the car on the morning you leave rather than paying for days spent in a garage.
Is Montserrat a sensible day trip by car?
Yes, and it is one of the best reasons to have a car here. The motorway west out of the city leads to a winding climb up to the monastery, with car parks below the summit that fill by late morning on weekends and holidays. Arrive early, walk the ridge trails, and you are back in the city for dinner.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Barcelona, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search here and see live cars and prices from local rental companies. When you choose one, the booking completes on our partner network’s secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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