 | | Barcelona Car Rental: Explore the Mediterranean Coast | | | Renting a car in Barcelona is easy, and can be done at any of the four neighboring airports and in the city itself. You will not need an international driving permit unless your usual license is written in a foreign character set. However, you must be over 18 years of age and you will need to be insured. Most Barcelona car rental companies will take care of the insurance as part of the deal. Booking well ahead is advisable if you want to qualify for discounts and have a good choice of vehicle types. Actually, it is easier to get around Barcelona's busy streets in a small car.
Traffic is generally heavy in Barcelona. Navigating the city, however, is easy enough, as most of the streets are laid out in a grid pattern. There is also ample parking. Remember that the drink driving limit in Spain is very low. The speed limit is 75mph on the motorways. Follow the rules and you should have a safe and pleasant Barcelona driving experience. | | | |  | | |
