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Pick-up location | Barcelona |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini |
Rental locations | 167 |
Airport locations | 32 |
Popular agencies | Centauro, Ok Mobility, KeynGo, Budget |
Because Barcelona is a myriad of narrow one-way roads, a compact rental car is most suitable for your visit of the city. If you are traveling in a small group then either a mini or economy sized car is ideal to fit you and your luggage in the trunk. This also makes it easier to park on the streets or negotiate the busy parking lots.
Before you begin driving around Barcelona, it’s important to know the different speed limits on the roads; in town the limit is 31 mph, while expressway speed limits are a maximum of 75 mph. If you plan to leave the city, rural area speed limits are 60 mph. As a tourist, take extra care to adhere to these speed limits are they are heavily enforced, so if you exceed the limit even by 3 mph you may incur a steep fine.
You’ll be pleased to know that Barcelona has lots of parking lots, with the majority located in the city center. The Ensanche district offers the most options for parking and is very central. You should plan to pay between $2.00 and $4.00 per hour for a parking space and around $28.00 for a whole day. Street parking is also available, so check out the blue zones and green areas where you can park for up to 4 hours.
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs $33 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Barcelona found in the last 2 weeks is $18.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Centauro ($8/day), KeynGo ($8/day) and Ok Mobility ($12/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Centauro C/ Alta Ribagorza nº 30-34 08820 (7 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Barcelona is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 52 reviews).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Barcelona. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Barcelona is $6.80 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $82 and $109, depending on the car size.
Compact (Nissan Pulsar or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Barcelona.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barcelona-El Prat airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Ok Mobility, Centauro, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Barcelona costs $13 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Barcelona costs $22 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Barcelona costs $24 per day, on average.
In Barcelona, cars are most frequently rented at CLICK RENT Pla de l'Estany 1, El Prat de Llobregat Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto Affiliated by Melia Parking (8 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs $234 per week ($33 per day).
On average a rental car in Barcelona costs $1,002 per month ($33 per day).
Most car rental providers in Barcelona offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Barcelona, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 56 car rental agencies in Barcelona.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Barcelona so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Barcelona has pretty stringent speeding fines. If caught driving up to 20 mph over the set limit, you’ll incur a fine of €100. On the other hand, if you’re caught driving between 21 mph and 30 mph over the set limit, you’ll be fined €300.
Just like there are quite a number of car rental locations in Barcelona’s airport and train station, there are several in the city’s Downtown, notably Alamo, Budget, and SIXT. Given that all these car rentals feature a variety of rental cars, at any, you can rest assured of getting a rental car of your liking.
4 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Pallars, 457
+34 933 031 066
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Mar 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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yesCons:
all was good10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Great experience renting Avis through Kayak. Cheaper than direct, as was the insurance they suggested. Pick up/drop off at Barcelona airport was far less stressful than I imagined.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Very easy drop-off.Cons:
No problems at all.6 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
Barcelona Railway, Viriato 45
+1 800 800 4000
Calle Tirso De Molinsa, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Diagonal-Sarria Diagonal 622
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Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 56 11 39
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 932 98 36 37
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6.4 Okay
Sep 2019
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pick up ok, drop off okCons:
Spent two days trying to process a simple reservation extension and change of drop off location. Got shuffled from US Headquarters to Spanish reservation desk to local offices. Many calls, many attempts, and they could not figure it out. Promised to call back, nothing. At the end we did not manage.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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Counter attention very bad5.6 Fair
Sep 2018
Pros:
Once inside everything went wellCons:
Whoever put up the sign for return should be given a reality check. there was a sign but it was on a one way street and was facing the wrong direction. It could only been seen by driving by the entrance and then looking backwards to see it, not something that many people would do. We drove around the block (not easy to do) three times and until my wife got out and circled the block did she see the sign and direct me in. Place the sign so that you can see it while driving by.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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fast and comprehensive proceduresCons:
the car was so-so4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2017
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The car was actually ok.Cons:
I had to wait more than 60 min- to get the car and consequently missed my golf appointment. They did not tell me where to drop the car off. I went to the office but they directed me to the garage where i picked ud the car. They could have told that in advance. Then i HATE, HATE, HATE renting cars online and purchasing some assurance at the same time, but then at the counter I am being told that I have zero insurance and do I want to take that risk? I could potentially go banckrupt if anything happens with the car. Do you know how the locals drive.?? That is the biggest problem when one company is responsible for the sale and another for delivering the car. It is not servie it is pestering the customer. Stop doing it. Try to be rental companies and not insurance companies and change the f.... busines model. It is sick. !!!5.2 Fair
Jul 2017
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They should warn you that you should carry and international license for Spain6 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
C/viriato 45
+34 902 99 87 07
Calle Tirso De Molina, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Diagonal 622, Return To Parkin
+34 934 10 10 34
Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 561 139
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 902 01 19 59
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
3.6 Poor
Jan 2020
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Car broke down and took them one and half days for the problem to be resolved leaving my wife, two little kids and myself stranded in a 200 people town for two days and unable to enjoy the ski trip that we had booked and paid.4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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I got a carCons:
2 hours waiting to get the car. Super expensive insurance costs8.0 Very good
Sep 2019
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It was easy,didn’t have any problemsCons:
I don’t knowOne location in Barcelona
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Barcelona Ap,terminal2
+34 931 935 705
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2019
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NothingCons:
Everything. The office was closed. I had to get a car from another company.One location in Barcelona
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
7 locations in Barcelona
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C/ Viladomat 214
+34 911 50 50 00
C/badajoz 168 *parking Bsm*no Truck
+34 911 505 000
Carrer De Pere Iv 453
+34 936 09 05 33
Centro Comercial Centre De La Vila
+34 911 505 000
Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes 680
+34 911 50 50 00
Office In Saba Sants Parking
+34 911 50 50 00
Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 911 505 000
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10.0 Wonderful
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1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
9 locations in Barcelona
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Avinguda Pau Casals 16
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer Palaudàries 5-7
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer d Arago 54
+34 871 18 01 92
Carrer de la Marina 19-21
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig Joan de Borbó 4
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig de Gracia 126
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig del Taulat 262-264
+34 871 18 01 92
Plaça dels Països Catalans
+34 871 18 01 92
Rambla de Catalunya 74
+34 871 18 01 92
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Staff took time to explain electric car. Easy drop off.6.4 Okay
Jun 2019
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They charged me extra day without notifyingCons:
ELIMINATE FRAUD2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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The Staff was not friendly was late for 30 minutes because he went to eat & tried to Fool me to get an expensive car without insurance instead of Smart that was initially of agreement. The only good guy was the parking Guy. Initially I had booked a 4 doors car, then a smart and then a BMWCons:
They Could not be late root and good inform me before I go there that there is no car as the one agreed! Worst experience ever!5 locations in Barcelona
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125 Carrer De Badajoz
+34 933 05 61 53
177 Carrer De Valencia
+34 935 21 00 25
Calle De Muntaner 45
+34 933 230 701
Carrer Rivadeneyra, 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Estacion De Ave Sants
+34 934 91 01 89
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9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Friendly and accurate support. I receive a brand new car in my class(with 40km only)Cons:
It was difficult to return a car as all roads around were closed due to reconstruction. I would expect customer service to tell it upfront and explicitly say that I have to drive in against traffic.9.2 Wonderful
Feb 2016
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Easy process. Helpful staff10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
4 locations in Barcelona
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Bcn T1 & T2 Pick Up Dropoff
+34 902 10 84 95
Corcega 293/295
+34 902 11 02 75
Pallars, 457
+34 933 031 066
Rector Triado N 104
+34 902 11 02 93
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8.0 Very good
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2023
2 locations in Barcelona
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Carrer Rivadeneyra, 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Enterprise Rent A Car
+34 934 91 01 89
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
Apr 2022
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Aeropuerto El Prat *no Truck Return* Keybox In Parking
+34 663 00 24 96
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6.0 Okay
Jul 2022
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
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from$32/dayLocations in Barcelona
Av.de Les Garrigues 1-3
+34 933 78 87 64
Calle Tirso De Molinsa, 25
+34 937 82 31 42
Calle Viriato Num 45
+34 934 19 61 56
Diagonal 622
+34 934 10 10 34
Hotel Hesperia Del Mar
+34 933 56 11 39
Terminal 1 And 2
+34 932 98 36 37
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Awful experience2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Have the car in stock that you reserve. Be more empathetic when you can't offer what was reserved.2.4 Poor
Dec 2019
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Reserved a mercedes class a and got a misearable opel. Dont understand why. 15 min of argue didnt help. Talking to a brick wall is better. Bas treatment at dropp off point. They tried to claim that an old little scratch was caused by me.Cons:
You promised a car in the contract and you didnt provide it. Very disappointing expirience4.0 Mediocre
May 2019
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The car was nice and clean.Cons:
The employee in Hertz, Sants was very rude. Unable to explain properly the conditions. She explained the coverage for the car I reserved but then she told me I am having another car, because they don't have the one I booked, so the coverage was triple price, etc.It took one hour to give me the keys.6.0 Okay
Dec 2018
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Car quality average.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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Friendly, fast serviceCons:
I was given the car with only half a tank and the person that took care of us told us he would note that it only had half a tank so that we wouldn't have to be return it like that. He said he would take down those notes however we were still charged for refueling and for the gas.3 locations in Barcelona
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Calle De Muntaner 45
+34 933 230 701
Carrer Rivadeneyra 3
+34 935 21 00 25
Enterprise Rent A Car
+34 934 91 01 89
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
3 locations in Barcelona
from$12/dayLocations in Barcelona
C/ Alta Ribagorza nº 30-34
+34 93- 1931844
Centauro Rent a Car
+34 935 66 72 28
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Carrer de Dolors Batlle
+34 971 08 49 16
Carrer de València, 262
+34 971 08 49 16
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1, 7, Plaça dels Països Catalans, Estación de Sants, Floor -1, Barcelona, Spain
+34 971 12 68 80
Carrer de València, 262
+34 902 36 06 36
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Carrer de Viriat, 43, Barcelona
+34 918 34 14 00
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Barcelona Sants Railway, Calle Numancia 44
+34 971 73 06 96
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Carrer de Dolors Batlle i Sunyer, 17
+34 628 60 55 81
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Arrivals Hall, Barcelona Airport
+34 931 938 661
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Barcelona airport
+34 965 233 425
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Avinguda Pau Casals 16
+34 871 180 192
Carrer Joan Peiró
+34 902 49 16 16
Carrer de la Marina 19-21
+34 871 18 01 92
Passeig Joan de Borbó 4
+34 871 180 192
Passeig de Gracia 126
+34 871 180 192
Rambla de Catalunya
+34 902 49 16 16
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C/de Numància, 44, Sants-Montjuïc
+34 902 75 70 22
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Barcelona airport
+34 937 065 967
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1B, C/ Potosí
+34 663 95 44 95
39, Carrer de la Ciutat d'Asuncion
+34 663 95 44 95
Badal, 81
+34 932 27 45 60
C/ Cobalto, 10-12
+34 902 01 83 65
Ciudad De La Asuncion, 65-67
+34 933 60 14 53
Gran Vía de las Corts Catalanes, 484
+34 902 01 83 65
Guipúzcoa, 177 Y 191
+34 934 98 79 50
San Adrian, 72
+34 902 01 83 65
c/ Aribau, 320
+34 902 01 83 65
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7 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Barcelona Port Terminal
+34 934 743 048
C/ Badajoz 168- ** Truck Check In Not Possible**
+34 936 241 882
C/ Viladomat 214
+34 934 398 403
Centro Comercial Centre De La Vila
+34 932 218 528
Gv De Les Corts Catalanes 680
+34 933 020 543
Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 902 105 055
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4 locations in Barcelona
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Avenida Les Garrigues 46
+34 931 66 79 03
C/de Numància, 44, Sants-Montjuïc
+34 902 75 70 22
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3 locations in Barcelona
Locations in Barcelona
Av. De Josep Tarradellas, 46
+34 936 408 046
C/ Diputación,256 bis local D
+34 936 408 046
Meeting point: El Prat T1 T2 T1 parking G T2 Technical block direction T2C
+34 936 408 046
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Carrer de Calvet, 49, Barcelona
+34 931 93 10 22
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Avenida De Josep Taradellas,46,
+34 902 039 833
Barcelona airport
+34 902 039 833
Diputación Nº 256 Bis Local D
+34 902 039 833
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Plaça dels Països Catalans
+34 932 214 070
Via Laietana, 6
+34 932 214 070
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Calle Viriato 43
+34 918 34 14 00
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Carrer Salvador Espriu, 61
+34 936 699 999
Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1-7, Barcelona
+34 931 807 375
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Plaza Paises Catalanes
+34 902 10 50 55
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Avda de les Garrigues 14 poligono Mas Blau ll
+34 934 946 282
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Alta Ribagorca N20 08820 El Prat del Llobregat
+34 649 43 22 92
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
Cons:
I planned to rent a car to take a day drip to an area near Barcelona. The e-mail I received said that I could pick up the car at the Barcelona airport. I went to the airport, but there was no Economy Rent a Car at the airport. Note that I had to pay for the airport shuttle to get to the airport. Airport information had never heard of Economy Rent a Car. I did a Google search for Economy Rent a Car, and found a location off site near the airport. I again paid to transportation to this area. After walking around for approx 45 minutes, it was clear that Economy Rent a Car did not exist. I eventually found a location that does business with Economy. They looked up the reservation, but it had not yet processed. So, I wouldn´t be able to get a car for another 45 minutes, at least. Since this was only going to be a day trip and I had already spent almost 2 hours searching for the car, I cancelled the reservation. The experience caused me to waste a day in Barcelona. I am hesitant to use your service again, since you work with unreliable companies.8.8 Very good
Apr 2017
Pros:
Staff was super helpful and quick to get me out the door and check back in. Car was spotless and smelled great. This Fiat drove smooth and handled the mountain roads very well. I had a wonderful 3 days driving around Catalonia.Cons:
1. I was advised to pay for insurance online when booking so I did. When I showed up they said I had to buy insurance or they would have to put a hold on my creditcard for the Max allowed. I think only 1 of the insurances should have been needed but it seems like that unclear system is in place to maximize profits. 2. Finding this place was very difficult. My booking was through Economy Car Rental. Everyone told me there was no such thing at the Barcelona airport. I finally figured out (from a shuttle bus driver) that it was probably AutoClick and off airport grounds. This type of info could have been so dam simple to relay to me in an email with the confirmation booking. A little map maybe showing me where pickup was as well as the name change. If it was in my email I sure did not find it.2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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Nothing. Shuttle never came to pick me up and I never got car. Tried to call many times, both local Barcelona number foe Autoclick car rental which was supposed to fulfill reservation, and US customer service for Economy. No one answered in Spain!Cons:
Everything. Never got picked up and never to rental car. A complete mess and failure!2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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NothingCons:
Hard to find the company- under other name that doesn't show on the voucher or web The insurance wasn't fit to Spain so we pay more. We got mini car and we ordered economy. After two hours we finally find this place it still took more two hours to drive from thereOne location in Barcelona
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C. Rivadeneyra 6 Parking Saba
+34 931 59 30 96
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Av. De Les Garrigues, 49, Pol Mas Blau Ii
+34 663 00 24 96
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