Car hires in Barcelona, Catalonia

We recommend looking very carefully at the border crossing policy of the Barcelona car hire company you are booking your vehicle through because the boarding crossing authorisation of your hire vehicle is determined by the car type; certain models of vehicles are able to cross into certain areas, while others are not. The different countries are split into three zones, and only particular car brands are acceptable in the particular zones. If you cross a border in a brand of car that is not authorised for that zone, you might be in discord with your insurance coverage policy, making it invalid.

You are able to use all internationally recognised debit or credit cards when booking car hire in Barcelona for many types of hire cars, especially for cheap car rentals in Barcelona. These brands of internationally recognised cards include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club or JCB cards. Prepaid cards or cash payments are not recognised as acceptable methods of payment, even for cheap car hire in Barcelona. The funds to cover the total costs of the security deposit plus the entire hire car reservation (including any added extras, such as a GPS device or young driver charge) must be available on the card you use to secure your hire car booking. The driver of the car must be present when collecting the car and must be able to prove their identity with their passport, which must match the name on the credit card produced for payment.

While driving in your car hire in Barcelona, you must be aware of the pedestrian zones allocated all around the city; in these areas, the speed limit is 30 km/h to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Pedestrians always have the right of way on the streets of Barcelona, and you will be adhering to right-hand driving rules. In the city, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h; outside the city and on motorways, the speed limit varies between 90 km/h and 120 km/h. Speed limits are indicated by the road signs, so keep an eye out for these. Eating or the use of mobile phones while operating your hire car is prohibited, and there’s very strict drinking and driving laws. The legal alcohol limit when operating a vehicle is 0.05%, and traffic officers are entitled to breathalyse any persons suspected of consuming alcohol and attempting to drive. All children under the age of 12 years old are not allowed to be seated in the front seat of the car, and if your child is under 135 cm tall, they need to be strapped into a child seat.

If you are an international driver, you will need to be 18 years or older to book car hire in Barcelona. A young driver charge will apply to drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 years. This age restriction can also change depending on the car type. Regardless of your age, all international drivers need to have held a valid driver’s licence for at least one year and be able to produce an authorised copy of the document when receiving the car hire vehicle. Driver’s licences that are printed in non-Roman alphabets, such as Japanese, Arabic or Cyrillic, will need to be accompanied by an international driver’s permit, as well as an authorised English translation of the document, issued by the official government department that deals with roads and traffic issues in your homeland. 

Our data shows that for weekend car hire deals during January in Barcelona, you can expect to pay around €87. A particularly good deal might be around €47, which is the lowest quote for Barcelona we've seen so far. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about €13 to €38.

The majority of the Barcelona car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Barcelona such as Budget, Centauro, and Quadis Rent A Car often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

With temperatures averaging 10 °C and precipitation usually 29 mm during January, you should consider hiring a standard when travelling to Barcelona. A standard size car can handle the fluctuations in temperature and rainfall during the month of January and is a popular choice for travellers heading to Barcelona. Hiring a Standard in Barcelona will cost you €54/day on average.

50 km/h is the city speed limit for Barcelona, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Barcelona are 100 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Barcelona, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

If you’re interested in hiring the Fiat 500C in Barcelona, then keddy by Europcar is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar Convertible hires). Fiat 500C hires in Barcelona from keddy by Europcar are €50 per day on average.

Those looking for a hire car in Barcelona during the month of December should expect temperatures to be around 10 °C and should expect around 51 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

If you’re looking for a Barcelona hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of December it’s important to know that the rest of Catalonia typically has a temperature of 9 °C and will usually expect 51.3 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Barcelona were last updated today.

The number of operators available for cars in Barcelona is 159 as of December 2023.

Among different countries, including Barcelona, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

To hire a car in Barcelona, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.

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