Europcar Car Rental at Barcelona Airport

As one of Europe’s largest car rental providers, Europcar naturally has a rental desk at Barcelona’s El Prat airport.

At Terminal 1 Europcar’s service team can be found on Level 1 and the rental station opens from 07.00 am to 11.00 pm daily. The car hire service team can be contacted directly at tel +34 935 292 730.

At Terminal 2B the Europcar car rental office is located on Level 0 and the car hire desk is open from 07.00 am to 01.30 pm every day. The service team can be contacted directly on +34 935 292 710 and by fax on +34 934 782 632.

Europcar Barcelona Airport can be contacted via their official website at http://www.europcar.com and at http://www.europcar.es, where the types of cars available for rental during the required time are displayed together with overall rental cost and what features the car has. Customers can get assistance on tel +34 902 405 020 and reservations can also be made by telephoning tel +34 902 105 030.

Generally, booking online and well in advance will attract at least a 5% reduction on the rental fee. Popular choices include the Audi A1, a 2-door car with room for up to 4 passengers that comes with unlimited mileage as part of the deal. The minimum age requirement for the driver is 21.

Another eco-friendly option from Europcar car hire Barcelona Airport is the Volkswagen Golf, which can seat up to 5 passengers and has room for 2 large suitcases in the boot. Also in the intermediate class is the Audi A3, a 5-door car with room for 5 passengers. Standard class vehicles from Europcar include cars like the Seat Exeo, which can seat 5 people and has space for 3 pieces of luggage, too.

Visiting Barcelona in spring or summer practically cries out for hiring a cabriole to drive along the coast and show off. Europcar’s red VW Golf Cabrio is very popular and should be reserved at least 48 hours in advance of the day of arrival. The 3-door car can be hired by drivers 25-years-old or older and comes with unlimited mileage as part of the rental deal.

The full-size category allows 5 passengers even more space for luggage, as the boot of the Audi A4 is large enough for 4 suitcases. Large families or travellers in a group might look at the Mercedes Vito 9-seater from Europcar car hire Barcelona El Prat Airport. The vehicle can be rented by drivers 25 years old or older.

With a Barcelona Card it is possible to get reductions and even free entry to many attractions in the city. The money saved on sightseeing attractions like the Pablo Picasso Museum or tours like the Gothic Quarter by Night, a gourmet tour or a literary tour of the city can go towards car hire!

The Barcelona Card is available from all main tourist offices and the tourist information stand at the airport. Tourists purchase the card typically for 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days and within the city it allows free public transport on metro trains, buses and the trams. A two day adult card costs EUR 26.10 and a 2 day child card costs EUR 22.50 for children aged 4 to 12.

Barcelona is a wonderful city for families, as there are plenty of attractions for kids. From the Magic Fountains and their musical show to the Tibidabo Amusement Park, from Montjuic Castle and the unforgettable cable-car ride up the hill to the fantastic Barcelona Aquarium, there are plenty of things to do for young explorers.

Europcar Barcelona Airport allows greater scope for exploration of Barcelona’s urban sprawl and attractions like the SphereMania at Parc del Forum or a trip along the coastline on the Catamaran Orsom, which starts from Port de la Pau at Moll de Drassanes in the Port of Barcelona, will appeal to older children and young adults, too.

For more information about car hire from Europcar Barcelona El Prat Airport, please visit the official website at http://www.europcar.com.