Barcelona Airport Car Hire
Barcelona Airport is the main airport within the Catalonia region and catered to 37 million passengers in 2014, it is currently the second largest airport within Spain. The airport is often used as a gateway to the city of Barcelona as it is only 14km from Barcelona city centre.
Where are the car hire desks at Barcelona Airport?
The location of car hire desks can be different in every airport, it is because of this that the most important thing to do is to check your rental documents and follow the instructions that they supply to lead you to the desk.
Both terminals of the airport have car rental desks on site. In terminal 1 these can be found on the ground floor just after the baggage claim area. In terminal 2B desks are located in the main exit hall and just after the customs offices.
As ever there options to rent a vehicle from a supplier with offices off the airport. To get to these, follow the instructions on your rental documents, as these will give you the best directions to the car rental office. Often renting from a company off the premises of the airport can be more cost efficient.
Where can I collect/drop off the car at Barcelona Airport?
The on airport car hire collection and drop off point is easily located. Follow the signs for the car rental car park as you enter the airport. It is located near to the terminal buildings.
If you are returning you hire car to an off airport supplier, either drive it back to the company's office where you collected it or follow the instructions given to you by the hire office when you picked it up.
Barcelona Airport Top Tips
- Barcelona Airport is very busy and queues at the car hire desks can build quickly, especially as some passengers only take hand baggage and can therefore go straight through to the desk. If you do need to claim baggage, try to send the driver through to get into the queue to avoid a long wait.
- In peak times, cars can go quickly, therefore by booking far in advance you will often be able to get the best deals and choice of vehicles.
Features

Barcelona Airport
C/ Alta Ribagorça nº 30-34
Poligono Mas Blau II
El Prat de Llobregat
Barcelona
08820

Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport
Parking Terminal 2
08820

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Sun | 07:00 | until | Sun | 23:59 |
Mon | 07:00 | until | Mon | 23:59 |
Tue | 07:00 | until | Tue | 23:59 |
Wed | 07:00 | until | Wed | 23:59 |
Thu | 07:00 | until | Thu | 23:59 |
Fri | 07:00 | until | Fri | 23:59 |
Sat | 07:00 | until | Sat | 23:59 |
Barcelona Airport Terminal 1
Aeropuerto El Prat
*no Truck Return* Key Box At Parkig
El Prat De Llobregat
08820
Details
Europcar are the leading car rental operation in Spain and they offer a full range of premium cars at their locations. This combination makes them the ideal partner for the discerning car hirer looking for a quality brand and first class service.
Transfer Details
Due to the evolution of the pandemic, the Terminal 2 of Barcelona airport (including office BCNT02) will temporarily close from December 1st until March 1st, including its parking lot, and will concentrate all flights in Terminal 1.
Terminal 1 (BCNT01) will continue operating as usual, therefore this is where customers must go to pick-up or return their vehicle from December 1st. During this period, the shuttle service between the two terminals will be suspended, but it will be possible to reach T1 from the T2 train station by metro or by bus 46.

Opening Times | ||||
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Sun | 08:00 | until | Sun | 23:59 |
Mon | 08:00 | until | Mon | 23:59 |
Tue | 08:00 | until | Tue | 23:59 |
Wed | 08:00 | until | Wed | 23:59 |
Thu | 08:00 | until | Thu | 23:59 |
Fri | 08:00 | until | Fri | 23:59 |
Sat | 08:00 | until | Sat | 23:59 |
Barcelona Airport T2
Aeropuerto El Prat
Keybox In Parking Area
El Prat De Llobregat
08820
Details
Europcar are the leading car rental operation in Spain and they offer a full range of premium cars at their locations. This combination makes them the ideal partner for the discerning car hirer looking for a quality brand and first class service.

Barcelona Airport 201
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), Aeropuerto del Prat
08820

Barcelona Airport
Aeropuerto Josep Tarradelles El Prat De Llobregat
Barcelona
08820

Barcelona Airport 201
Enterprise Rent A Car
Aeropuerto del Prat
Prat de Llobregat, EL
08820

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Mon | 07:00 | until | Mon | 22:00 |
Tue | 07:00 | until | Tue | 22:00 |
Wed | 07:00 | until | Wed | 22:00 |
Thu | 07:00 | until | Thu | 22:00 |
Fri | 07:00 | until | Fri | 22:00 |
Sat | 07:00 | until | Sat | 22:00 |
Sun | 07:00 | until | Sun | 22:00 |
Barcelona Airport
Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat
08820
Details
RecordGo is a budget car hire company based in Spain. We only offer RecordGo's Total Comfort Cover package as this waives your excess and allows you to leave a lower deposit without the risk of any hard sell at the car hire desk. RecordGo guarantee no vehicle older than 24 months in their fleet, knowing you'll have a reliable vehicle at highly competitive prices!
Transfer Details
Terminal 1 – T1 - parking C - floor 1: ‘Exit the arrivals hall and follow signs towards 'Parking C'. Continue straight ahead and make a left prior to the exit door signposted 'Sortida / Exit / Salida'. Once at the parking access there is an elevator and escalator which will take you down to floor 1 where Record go parking cabin is located.’
Terminal 2 – T2B – arrivals hall: ‘Exit the luggage collection area and enter the arrivals hall, you will find Record go counter just in front.’

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Tue | 07:30 | until | Tue | 20:30 |
Wed | 07:30 | until | Wed | 20:30 |
Thu | 07:30 | until | Thu | 20:30 |
Fri | 07:30 | until | Fri | 20:30 |
Mon | 07:30 | until | Mon | 20:30 |
Sat | 08:00 | until | Sat | 14:00 |
Barcelona Aeropuerto T1-2
Riera Del Fonollar Nº 18
Sant Boi De Llobregat
08830
Details
Olécar are a premium supplier that have a wide fleet ranging from smaller, compact vehicles all the way up to larger, luxury vehicles. They have a fleet of around 300 cars split between various locations in both Barcelona and Madrid. If you're looking for a company with a focus on customer service and quality, this could be the firm for you!
Transfer Details
To collect your vehicle at Terminal 1, go to the parking area G where Olécar employee will be waiting with a courtesy bus that will take you to the Olécar office in Sant Boi de Llobregat 10 minutes away from the airport.
To collect your vehicle at Terminal 2, you must go to the staging area located opposite the terminal building where an employee of Olécar will be waiting for you with a courtesy bus that will take you to the Olécar office in Sant Boi de Llobregat 10 minutes away from the airport.
The return of the car should be done in our office in Sant Boi de Llobregat at Calle Riera Fonollar 14, where the vehicle was collected, and an employee of Olécar will take you on the shuttle bus to the departure area of the corresponding terminal according to the company you are flying with.