One of the best ways to realize your dream and get acquainted with the delightful Barcelona and its outstanding architectural monuments is traveling by car, however there are a few hidden pitfalls that are worth mentioning.

Visit the colorful Girona, enjoy Dalí masterpieces in Figueiras, taste the luxurious wine in Penedes or just a ride with a breeze along the Mediterranean coast - all this will easily allow you to carry out a rental car.

If you stayed in Barcelona for a few days she did not want to leave the central area, rent a car is not only impractical, but sometimes even tedious. The fact is that in the center of Barcelona because of the dense car flow, quite often there are decent congestions, in which you risk losing time, and with it the last particles of self-control. And parking places in the central neighborhoods are very tense: there are a lot of parking lots, but there are not enough for all of them.

For public transport in the center of Barcelona, ​​public transport is much more convenient, especially the metro station conveniently located near the main sights.

But if you set out to explore the surrounding areas of Barcelona, ​​other cities in Catalonia, or, say, stopped in one of the remote areas, the machine will definitely do a good job. To visit the colorful Girona, to enjoy the masterpieces of Dalí in Figueiras, to taste the luxury wine in Penedes or just to sweep along the coast of the Mediterranean with a breeze - all this will easily make it possible to rent a car.

Terms and conditions of rent

Rent a car in Barcelona is not more difficult than, for example, in Moscow or in Nizhny Novgorod. Firms, which are engaged in renting a car, can be found in the central areas, at the railway stations, at the airport. Those who travel independently and do not plan to use group transfers will benefit from the services of companies located at the airport, so you will decide the issue with the delivery to the hotel.

You can even travel around the country and return the car to another office of the network company, but usually it will require additional payment.

There are other ways of renting a car in Barcelona: you can book a car in advance via the Internet, contact the rental office that works at your hotel or choose a car in one m from street agencies. Whichever alternative you prefer, keep vigilant, carefully study the terms of the lease agreement and inspect the car before signing the papers.

The rolling companies of Barcelona cooperate with drivers who are 21 years old and have a driving experience of at least one year, but if you are not 25 years old, be prepared for a surcharge "Young Driver". To rent a car you will need a standard set of documents: a passport, an international driver's license, and a credit card in the driver's name.

Car park

Even in local companies you can count on an extensive fleet of vehicles from economy class to prestigious models like rule, all cars are in good technical condition and have a not very high mileage.

The cost of car rental depends on several factors, mainly on the car category, body type, insurance, as well as on the duration dy and the influx of tourists. On average, the price per day for class A cars is 37-45 EUR, B class cars (Fiat Punto, Volkswagen Polo, Volkswagen Mini) can be rented for 45-55 EUR, class C (Fiat 500 L) is offered for 60-65 EUR, and class D cars (Volkswagen Golf) cost from EUR 80.


The information on prices is given in September 2014