Car hire Barcelona

Barcelona has everything a classic European city is known for: incredible dining, outdoor markets, exciting shopping and cultural treasures. But this Mediterranean beauty also boasts wonderful beaches and a wealth of cutting-edge art and architecture. From its pedestrian-friendly old town to miles of beachfront boardwalk, there's no end to the activities in Barcelona.

Barcelona attractions

The Ciutat Vella is Barcelona's historic core, featuring top attractions like the tree-lined Las Rambla and the magical medieval lanes of Barri Gotic. Use the harbour cable car to soar from the sand to the top of Montjuic overlooking the city, while Modernist architecture like Gaudi's Sagrada Familia cathedral is found in the Eixample district.

Barcelona excursions

From the impressive Salvador Dali museum in Figueres to the lofty mountain monastery at Montserrat, there are plenty of daytrips possibilities outside the city with car hire in Barcelona. Soak in the nature of the UNESCO Montseny Biosphere Reserve or hang with the locals at Sitges Beach. Car rental in Barcelona can make it all happen.

Best time to visit

There's no bad time for a Barcelona visit, but July and August get painfully crowded with holidaymakers. Even the winter, which is the rainiest and coolest season, can be very pleasant. But the best time weather-wise is during the shoulder seasons between April and June or September and early November, when crowds are low and the mercury perfect.

Car rental in Barcelona

Barcelona's interior suffers from typical city traffic woes like congestion and elusive parking. Car hire in Barcelona is best used for excursions outside the city, where loads of attractions await. All the big rental names have offices in Barcelona, but to guarantee the lowest rental rates available, compare car hire prices online and make your reservation early.