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Cheap Car Rentals in Barcelona from RM 50

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 13/3 and drop-off date of 15/3. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Barcelona. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

Most popular company

RECORDGO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 7.29

Average price per day

RM 42

Cheapest price per day

RM 50

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Barcelona?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Barcelona and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

January

RM 84

February

RM 93

March

RM 134

April

RM 102

May

RM 116

June

RM 134

July

RM 151

August

RM 156

September

RM 107

October

RM 116

November

RM 89

December

RM 169

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Barcelona is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Barcelona

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Barcelona and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

There are, in total, 188 car hire locations in Barcelona that are operated by 64 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 50/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Barcelona hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 50+

Compact

Compact

RM 100+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 191+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 173+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 248+

Mini

Mini

RM 49+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 174+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 61+

Compare available car types for rental in Barcelona

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Barcelona to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

Small cars

RM 41 - RM 247

All Car Types

RM 123 - RM 394

To rent a small car in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of RM 136/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Barcelona, Spain (~RM 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 247/day). In fact, November is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Barcelona, renting a small car saves you 46% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Barcelona small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of RM 259/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Barcelona, Spain (~RM 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 526/day). In fact, September is about 79% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Barcelona, renting a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Barcelona medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of RM 321/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Barcelona, Spain (~RM 198/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 720/day). In fact, March is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Barcelona, renting a large car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of RM 188/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Barcelona, Spain (~RM 141/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 358/day). In fact, May is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Barcelona, renting a SUV saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in Barcelona, Spain, you would pay an average price of RM 434/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in Barcelona, Spain (~RM 346/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 1,123/day). In fact, June is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Barcelona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Barcelona, renting a van is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Barcelona van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 50/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 100/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in Barcelona

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Barcelona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Barcelona. Reviews were last updated on 12 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Barcelona, including Europcar, Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Barcelona. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Europcar

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.5

Sixt

7.2
Good
11 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

Budget

6.8
Okay
18 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Avis

6.3
Okay
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.8
Fair
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.5

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
3 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

4.5

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
23 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

4.9

Best Barcelona car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Barcelona. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Barcelona with an average daily rate of RM 156. Data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Barcelona we've found at this time. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Proton SagaRM 50/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Toyota CorollaRM 100/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CivicRM 126/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Barcelona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Barcelona?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 42/day when booking a car hire in Barcelona. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 40/day from Record Go, booked on Feb. 9.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Barcelona?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Barcelona from the following companies over the past two weeks: Record Go (RM 49/day), Alamo (RM 126/day), and CLICK RENT (RM 173/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Barcelona?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Quadis Rent A Car (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and Centauro (9.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Barcelona.

  • What are petrol prices like in Barcelona?

    The average price of petrol in Barcelona is RM 7.29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 328 and RM 473 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Barcelona for a week from Record Go?

    Record Go is one of the most popular car hire companies in Barcelona, offering car hire for around RM 294 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Barcelona for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 42% on your car hire. For a below average price in Barcelona, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Barcelona.

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

    RM 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Barcelona, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Barcelona, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of March, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 81/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Barcelona?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class) in Barcelona, making it the most popular option.

Luxury car rentals in Barcelona

Find luxury car rental deals in Barcelona from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Barcelona cost an average of RM 367 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Barcelona. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 312/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 316/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 327/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Barcelona

Find people carrier rental deals in Barcelona from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Barcelona cost an average of RM 378 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Barcelona, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Proton ExoraRM 173/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 174/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 273/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Barcelona

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Barcelona. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Barcelona. Deals were last updated on 12 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Barcelona. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 10+).

Electric

Electric

RM 10+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 15+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 47+

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