With SIXT’s car hire at Barcelona Airport Terminal 1, you can find the perfect car for your trip. Choose from the range of high-quality vehicle classes in varying sizes from practical economy cars to comfortable estates. Drive with the top down in the Barcelona sunshine with one of the convertible options or, if you are travelling in a group look at one of the premium MPVs or minibuses.
Consider booking additional extras for your journey such as an extra driver, prepaid fuel, or a sat nav to ensure you can always find your way around the city.
We have desks in the Arrivals hall of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Follow the Car Rental signs in Terminal 1 to find the SIXT car hire desk – the distinctive SIXT orange is easy to spot. In Terminal 2 look in Section B of the arrival hall for the SIXT desk.
Ensure you list your arrival terminal when you book your car so that your Barcelona Airport car hire is ready and waiting for you at the correct location. When you return your vehicle follow the Car Rental signs to the C31 section and locate the SIXT designated car parks in the Car Returns area.
Collect your hire car at Barcelona Airport and from here venture into the city which is around 12 miles from the airport. Take some time to explore some of Barcelona’s city beaches or go to the Gothic quarter being sure to visit La Sagrada Familia and museums on the way. Further afield you will find Barcelona is surrounded by natural parks such as Montserrat and Parc de Collserola where you can enjoy some walking or cycling, taking in the spectacular scenery. Around 50 minutes away from Barcelona in your hire car is the Penedès wine region where you can learn about the making of cava.
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Yes, you can return your rental car outside of business hours at Barcelona Airport. Simply park in the SIXT return area, check out via the SIXT app, and leave your keys in the key drop box. Take photos of the car beforehand, and don't forget that returning on time helps you avoid any extra charges!
At pick-up, a deposit is pre-authorised on your card based on your vehicle category. Your bank reserves the funds without actually debiting them, and the hold is released once your rental is complete. For the exact deposit amount for your booking, visit our car rental information page, since it depends on your pick-up destination.
Last-minute rental? No problem! SIXT regularly has vehicles available for same-day bookings at Barcelona Airport. For the best chance of getting your preferred car category, booking ahead is always the safest bet. However, if you're in a pinch, check our website or app for real-time availability and grab your car in just a few clicks.