Though public transport is plentiful in Barcelona thanks to the metro, buses, trains and cable cars, car hire is often a more cost-effective option particularly if you want to plan day trips outside the city.
As weekend breaks and short holidays are particularly popular in Barcelona, car hire is a sensible way of exploring the city's many attractions in a short space of time. For cheap car hire in Barcelona, book ahead to avoid high prices and to guarantee your vehicle as taxi fares are high - it costs around €15-€20 to travel from the airport to the city centre.
| Car hire is a sensible way of exploring the city's many attractions in a short space of time... |
Car hire in Barcelona provides easy access to the outskirts of the city and the attractions of the surrounding region. Why not visit the Montserratt, which is 56km North West of the city, or the beach resort of Sitges - which is a 35km drive from the city centre?
From there, you can use your car rental to explore the neighbouring sights at your own pace. Visit the medieval town of Tossa de Mar, 56km north of the city, and considered one of the most attractive on the Costa Brava.
You can also head to Girona, an attractive medieval city perched on the side of a hill or go south to Tarragona, Salou and the PortAventura theme park.
