Catalonia car hire

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Cheap car hire in Catalonia

Economy$13/day
Compact$14/day
Intermediate$23/day
Standard$94/day
Full-size SUV$45/day
Mini$13/day
Premium$54/day
Passenger van$28/day
Compact SUV$15/day
Intermediate SUV$20/day
Compact estate car$28/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in Catalonia

  • You can rent the car model of your choice to drive around the city from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. This airport is home to all the major Catalonia car rental companies, such as Enterprise, Avis, Budget, SIXT, and Hertz. You can reserve your rental car online and pick it up when you arrive to avoid waiting in lines and wasting more time at the airport. The offices of these car rentals are located in the main terminal of Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
  • Always inspect the condition of your rental car before setting out on your excursion, especially the brakes, wheels, and steering. This can help to reduce the number of incidents that may occur while driving a rented vehicle in Catalonia. When driving on Catalonia's major routes, such as the South-Northbound Highway, West-Eastbound Highway, and Southwest-Northeast bound Highway, please avoid allowing emotions to take over. Many bicyclists cross these roadways without looking for oncoming traffic. While another driver merges into a separate lane without informing the car behind him.
  • The kind of vehicle you rent will depend on how many passengers you plan to transport to the city. If you are going alone and transporting only two pieces of luggage, consider renting an economy car in Catalonia. If you're moving with friends or a family of five, consider renting a compact or an intermediate SUV. The best SUVs for off-road travel are the mid-size models. If you need to transport some of the heavy luggage from one place to another within Catalonia, consider using Pick-Up which has wide space at the back able to accommodate more than 5 pieces of luggage.
  • Don't allow a disability to prevent you from exploring Catalonia. In Catalonia, those with reduced mobility can rent a car without the assistance of a surrogate driver. Catalonia car rental firms provide vehicle types that provide these persons with appropriate adaptable equipment. These vehicles, for example, have spinner knobs, which aid in steering rotation, a panoramic mirror, a swivel seat, hand controls, and left-foot accelerator extensions. The adaptable equipment in the rental car makes people with limited mobility to travel with ease in Catalonia.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Catalonia for $52 or less
  • Book your car hire in Catalonia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport car hire locations in Catalonia are around 133% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Full-size car hire in Catalonia are around -68% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Catalonia

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Catalonia?

    On average a car hire in Catalonia costs $41 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Catalonia?

    Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Catalonia.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Catalonia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Record Go ($13/day), NIZACARS ($13/day) and Firefly ($16/day).

  • What is the best car hire company in Catalonia?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Catalonia are Budget (7.5, 57 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 82 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Catalonia?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Catalonia?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Catalonia are Barcelona (90% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Catalonia), Girona (3%) and El Prat de Llobregat (1%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Catalonia?

    On average a car hire in Catalonia costs $527 per week ($75 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Catalonia?

    On average a car hire in Catalonia costs $2,260 per month ($75 per day).

  • Should I rent a car in Catalonia?

    Navigating the city would be more convenient if you rent a car in Catalonia. Compared to alternative public transportation modes, these rental cars will save you a significant amount of time. Rental cars will always allow you to explore the city's many attractions, including Park Guell, Casa Batllo, and La Sagrada Familia. When you opt to hire a car in the city, you will begin to feel like you are a part of Catalonia. In terms of maintenance and servicing, car rentals in Catalonia are less expensive than personal vehicles.

  • What is driving like in Catalonia?

    While driving your rental car in Catalonia, keep in mind that the speed limit varies from one zone to the next. For example, the speed limit on major highways should be 90 mph (55 mph). When driving through residential areas, hospitals, or school zones, keep your speed to 30 km/h (20 mph) or less. You should never drink and drive a car rental in Catalonia to avoid unnecessary accidents that can occur. Never let emotions engulf you while driving in Catalonia, for it threatens your life.

  • How old do you have to rent a car in Catalonia?

    The minimum age for renting a car in Catalonia is 21 years, while the maximum age for certain car types is 25 years. To rent a car in Catalonia, you should have a government-issued driving license valid for one year and above. You need to have a passport and additional proof if you are a foreigner in the country.

Car hire directory

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Catalonia

    41 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Catalonia

    30 Locations

  • free2move

    Free2Move car hire locations in Catalonia

    29 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Catalonia

    24 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Catalonia

    19 Locations

  • sixtrentacar

    Sixt car hire locations in Catalonia

    14 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Catalonia

    13 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Catalonia

    13 Locations

  • flizzr

    FLIZZR car hire locations in Catalonia

    13 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Catalonia

    11 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Catalonia

    10 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Catalonia

    10 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Record Go

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

$75/day

Good deal

$52/day

When to book a rental car in Catalonia

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