Car hire at Barcelona Airport
Car hire desks are located in both Terminal T1 and Terminal T2. Compare collection points, deposit, excess and fuel policies before your trip.
At a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- BCN / LEBL
- Distance to city centre
- 15 km (about 20 minutes by car via C-31)
- Terminals
- Terminal T1 and Terminal T2
- Car hire desks
- Arrival halls in T1 and T2: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Goldcar, Keddy
- Phone
- +34 913 211 000
Car hire desks and suppliers
According to Aena's Barcelona Airport car hire guide, major suppliers operate desks in arrivals at both T1 and T2. Also see our guide for Zaragoza Airport if heading towards the Pyrenees.
| Supplier | Desk location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | Terminal T1 & T2 | In-terminal desks |
| Enterprise | Terminal T1 & T2 | In-terminal desks |
| Europcar | Terminal T1 & T2 | In-terminal desks |
| Hertz | Terminal T1 & T2 | In-terminal desks |
| Sixt | Terminal T1 & T2 | In-terminal desks |
Compare Barcelona Airport car hire
- Set Barcelona Airport (BCN) as your collection point.
- Check whether your arrival is in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
- Compare deposit, excess and fuel terms before booking.
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Getting there
Barcelona city centre is 15 km from the airport, taking about 20 minutes via the C-31 highway. Aerobus shuttle services run frequently from both T1 and T2 to Plaça Catalunya.
On arrival
Questions about Barcelona Airport car hire
Where are the car hire desks located?
Desks are situated in the arrivals halls of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
How far is the airport from Barcelona?
15 km, approximately 20 minutes by car via the C-31.
Sources
Terminal layout: Aena, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Checked October 2026.