Car Rental - Barcelona

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Get a car rental in Barcelona to discover one of Spain’s most popular visitor destinations. As Catalonia’s capital, it’s filled with rich history, exquisite food and impressive buildings dating back hundreds of years.

If you’re a soccer fan, there’s no better place to visit than Camp Nou, where Barcelona’s famous team play. There’s also the Circuit de Barcelona if you prefer F1 or the MotoGP. Outside of sport, there are so many museums, art galleries and churches to take in too.

Collect your rental car from one of many Hertz locations dotted across Barcelona, including the Barcelona Airport and Sants railway station. You can also arrange to drop off at another location to ensure your Spanish journey stays on track.

At Hertz, we have a wide range of vehicles ready, meaning you can set off on your adventure or meet clients in comfort and style.

Choose a car rental with Hertz to get your trip to Barcelona off to a flying start.

Barcelona Locations

A Quick Guide to Barcelona

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona

A spectacular unfinished church that has been under construction since 1882. It is open to the public to view various sections that have been completed – the nave, crypt, museum, and the passion and nativity steeples. A true wonder of the city, it’s a must-see if you’re in Barcelona.

Camp Nou

Carrer d’Aristides Maillol, 12, 08028 Barcelona

The largest European stadium and home of FC Barcelona, this is the place to go if you’re a soccer fan. You can book private tours or try to grab a ticket for a game. Head to the club shop to pick up various souvenirs and shirts, then enjoy a matchday experience in your new kit.

Palace of Catalan Music

Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona

An architectural delight that’s a must-see in Barcelona, this is a concert hall that really stands out in the city. Take a guided tour or wander around solo with an audio guide and find out the history of this beautiful building. It’s still a working theater so, if you can, get some tickets to a show and settle into a fantastic night of culture.

Hotel Jazz

Pelai, 3, 08001 Barcelona

A rooftop pool with a view sets this hotel up as one of the top places to stay if you’re in the center of Barcelona. Close to many attractions and with some beautiful architecture in the area, there’s plenty to see as you’re relaxing on your lounger. If you need a break from the sun, grab a shady seat on the terrace and relax as the world passes by.

Hotel 1898

La Rambla, 109, 08001 Barcelona

A hotel that doesn’t feel like you’re in a city. With a rooftop pool and terrace, an indoor pool and full spa treatments, you can really relax and enjoy your trip. Some of the rooms have their own private terrace and pool, offering a dash of luxury in the heart of this vibrant city.

Seventy Barcelona

Carrer Corsega, 344-352, 08037 Barcelona

The modern and more millennial-centric design of this hotel goes a long way to making it feel comfortable, stylish and cozy all at the same time. There are lots of working areas around the lounge and terrace areas where you can grab a coffee and work for a few hours while watching Barcelona move through the day.

BelleBuon

Travessera de Gracia, 441, 08025 Barcelona

An authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of this Spanish city which offers a wonderful menu of homemade dishes to whet your appetite after a busy day of sightseeing. It’s a relatively small restaurant, so if you wish to go for an evening meal, it’s worth making a reservation to ensure you get in.

Bodega Biarritz 1881

Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc, 7, 08002 Barcelona

A very popular tapas bar with locals and visitors alike. This venue has such a wide range of dishes that you could go multiple times and still not eat everything on the menu. Make sure to plan in some waiting time, as it does get busy and no reservations are allowed. However, it’s entirely worth the wait.

Vrutal

Rambla del Poblenou, 16, Bajos 4, 08005 Barcelona

A burger restaurant with a twist – the menu is vegan or vegetarian. It’s a gem to find for those who have dietary requirements or even those who don’t. Delicious burgers, great staff and a terrace outside for you to sit, eat and people watch.

Driving In and Around Barcelona

  • Parking Arago 400 (08013) has 76 spaces available for your holiday car rental and is close to La Sagrada Familia, Casa de les Punxes and the Museu del Disseny de Barcelona.
  • Parking Saba Placa Urquinaona (08010) is open 24/7 and is close to Placa de Catalunya, Moco Museum Barcelona and the Chocolate Museum.
  • Parking Saba Estacion Barcelona Clot (08026) is open 24/7, and close to Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, Gran Clariana and the Palo Alto.
  • The B-20 (or Ronda de Dalt) is the ring road running within Barcelona. It runs from l’Hospitalet de Llobregat to Nus de la Trinitat in the district of Sant Andreu.
  • E15 is a reference road beginning in Inverness, Scotland and running to Algeciras in Spain. It is 2,300 miles long and part of the UN International E-Road Network.
  • The C-32 is a primary highway in Catalonia crossing 82 miles. It is in three sections, and the middle section links to the B-20 ring road.

How to Get From Barcelona to Zaragoza

It takes three hours to drive the 186 miles from Barcelona airport to Zaragoza in a rental car.

  1. Out of the airport head for the C-31 to Castelldefels/Tarragona. Merge on to the C-32 for 26.7 miles and take the exit signed AP-7. After five miles take the AP-2 for 134 miles.
  2. This will change to the A-2, which you should follow for 10 miles. Next, take the exit signed 323 towards Zaragoza/N-330/San Gregorio/Av Ranillas/Campus Rio Ebro.
  3. Follow signs for Zaragoza/El Pilar to merge on to Av de los Pirineos/N-330. Take the exit towards Puente de la Almozara/Plaza de B Paraiso Centro Ciudad/Puento de La Union.
  4. Take the right lane to merge on to C de Ana Maria Suarez Lopez. You should then bear right slightly on to C del Valle de Broto/N-330 before taking the third exit on the roundabout on to P de Maria Agustin/N-330. Turn right on to C de Hernan Cortes.

 

How to Get From Barcelona to Platja de Cabrera

Sants railway station is just a 42-minute drive from Platja de Cabrera in your Barcelona rental car.

Exit the car park and turn right on to Carrer de Viriat towards Carrer de Dolors Batlle/Sunyer. Continue on this road before heading right down Carrer de Numancia.

Take a left on to Av de Roma and turn right on to Carrer de Vilamari. Take another left on to Gran via de les Corts Catalanes for a mile. Use the two left lanes to take a slight left and stay on Gran via de les Corts Catalanes.

After three miles, continue on the C-31. After five and a half miles, move on to the C-32 and take exit 95 towards Mataro. Stay right to keep going towards Antic Cami del Mig. There’s a sharp right so take care when driving on to Antic Cami del Mig.

Take the next left in your Barcelona rental car, then turn right onto N-11. Leave at the third exit on the roundabout on to Carrer Illes Pitiuses. At the next roundabout, leave at the first exit on to Passeig de la Mediterranea.