Barcelona Car Hire

What to do in Barcelona?

If you manage to get bored in Barcelona then you are doing something seriously wrong, with its unique architecture, beautiful beaches and a plethora of bars and restaurants there really is something for everyone here.

The Castell de Montjuïc is an imposing castle that dominates the southeastern heights of Montjuïc. Its dark history is explained in the exhibition space laid out in several of the rooms. The exhibition dedicated to the trials, imprisonments and executions here is disturbingly fascinating. The tombstones dating back to the 11th century in the one time Jewish cemetery are definitely worth a visit too. But what really makes this trip worthwhile are the views from the castle and the surrounding area looking over the sea, port and city below.

Museums, football & beaches

Barcelona has so many museums it can be difficult to know where to begin. The most popular is the Picasso Museum which focuses on his earlier works and houses one of the most extensive collections of his work. Next up is the Barcelona History Museum which houses some incredible Roman ruins. If you’d like to keeps costs down the Maritime Museum is free to visit and is home to some beautiful historic ships.

What trip to Barcelona would be complete without a visit to the home of the legendary Barcelona F.C, Camp Nou. For an unforgettable experience why not watch a match from the packed stands, the season runs from August to May. Alternatively if you’d rather get a taste of the excitement without the crowds why not book one of their interactive tours?

Barcelona is home to some truly incredible beaches, the most popular of which is the Platja Barcelona at Vila Olimpica which staged the 1992 Summer Olympics. Up until the early 90’s the beaches were overrun by industry and pollution but having been cleaned up for the Olympics Barcelona is now considered to have the best urban beaches in the world.

Barcelona is a great place to explore on foot and there are so many free walking tours on offer to show you all that the city has to offer. Sandemans Europe and Runner Beans Tours have great tour guides, however for the ultimate experience a paid tour with Barcelona Walks is the best way to see the city.

What trip to Spain would be complete without a Flamenco show? Tablao de Cordobés offer you an amazing evening of dance combined with delicious traditional spanish food and drinks.

The number one tourist attraction in Barcelona is of course the Sagrada Família. A Giant Basilica designed by master architect Antonio Gaudí. This building has been under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years to go until its completed. This huge building divides opinions, some people love it and others hate it. One thing that you can fail to acknowledge though is that its sheer size and uniqueness really does take your breath away.

Where to eat in Barcelona?

Spain is famous for its tapas. Tapas are basically mini portions of single dishes that can be combined to make a meal out. They can range from simple to extravagant, but they’re typically affordable. Seafood tapas is particularly popular in Barcelona due to the fact that they are on the coast, with so many choices it can feel a little like Russian Roulette picking a good restaurant but here are some of our favourites.

Con Garcia is known for their great wine pairings as well as incredible food so if wine is your thing then this is definitely the place for you. They also have an exquisite attention to detail which just adds to the feeling of luxury you’ll find here.

Kaiku has two major advantages, its right on the beach and if offers unlimited wine. You might be thinking where’s the catch? There really isn’t one, the food is delicious as is its location. Try the Paella you won't be disappointed!

One of the best pizzerias you’ll find in Barcelona is Pizzaria Da Nanni, it's also very reasonably priced so great for those planning a visit on a budget.

For the ultimate seafood experience head to Colum, they pride themselves on their exceptional service and cozy atmosphere. It’s worth noting though that they don't accept card so make sure you have enough cash with you.

Barcelona Nightlife

The nightlife in Barcelona is legendary, restaurants don’t tend to get busy until after 9pm and the clubs will be going strong until after the sun comes up. So get your dancing shoes on, it's going to be a long night!

If you're a fan of a cocktail then start your night in Boadas Cocktails, this unassuming little cocktail bar is actually the oldest one in Spain having been open since 1933. The bar staff add a touch of old world charm and class mixing old fashioned Tom COllins and Bloody Marys whilst wearing tuxedos and bow ties.

Flaherty's Irish bar is definitely not somewhere you’d expect to find in the labyrinth of alleyways in the Gothic Quarter but its a melting pot for tourists from across the globe. Grab a guinness ang get involved with their beer pong tournaments on Thursday evenings if you’re looking for some more relaxed fun.

For Barcelona clubbing at its finest you have to head to La Terrrazza. Set up high on Montjuic La Terrrazza occupies the open-air courtyard of a beautiful Balearic mansion and during summer is one of the city’s most celebrated nightclubs.

If you’re in a group where you all like something different then Sala Razzmatazz is the club for you. With five rooms all under one roof serving up everything from serious dance beats to cheesy pop anthems there is a room here to get everyone up and dancing.

Top Tips when hiring a car in Barcelona

● A great number of users encountered rental cars in Barcelona for less than £20 per day.

● Booking your rental car in Barcelona in advance even by 1 day before your trip ensure you'll get cheap car hire deals. Your rental car reservation will allow you to relax knowing there's a rent car waiting for you when you arrive.

● If you hate renting cars online, with Enjoy Travel your experience will be smoother than ever. We are sure our car rental experience will change your mind.

● Renting your car hire in the Barcelona El Prat Airport is much cheaper than other car hire locations in Barcelona such as the city centre.

● Barcelona Airport car hire is recommended because the car rental companies in the Airport besides offering better car hire deals that Barcelona city centre pick up locations, it's also more convenient. You can pick up your car hire as soon as you set foot in the Airport.

● Additionally if you're looking for a specific car hire company in the Airport such as enterprise, location wise you are likely to find it as there's a wide variety car rental companies there. The car rental desks are also very easy to find, and very accessible.

● If you wish to explore Barcelona and other parts of the country that surround it then a Spain car hire is your best option.

● It's highly recommended you check the Barcelona car hire reviews before starting your trip.

● Economy hire car models in Barcelona are overall much cheaper than other vehicle types and are thus more popular.