PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Should I rent a car in Barcelona?
My friends and I are taking a week-long trip to Barcelona, but we’re not sure the best way to get around. Should I rent a car in Barcelona?
Mariza Morin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What a fun friend’s trip abroad! You don’t need to rent a car in Barcelona if you and your friends plan to stay in the city center. Instead, public transit is better, easier, and more convenient when it comes to getting around Barcelona.
Like many European cities, Barcelona has a great, affordable public transportation system that can be a fun travel adventure in itself. You and your friends can take advantage of the metro, tram, bus, or the FGC Railway (Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat) to explore the historic city to see all the top sites.
However, renting a car may be better and more convenient option if you’re staying outside the city center or plan to take additional trips to nearby cities like Madrid or Valencia. You’ll need to meet the following requirements to rent a car in Spain:
- You areat least 21 years old
- You have a valid driver’s license from your home country
- You’ve obtained an International Driving Permit (IDP)
Not sure if your current
car insurance
covers rental cars
abroad? Jerry
the insurance comparison super app can assist you with that! Just reach out to Jerry’s team of expert agents via text or phone call in the app. They can answer your questions and provide you with the best advice on the coverage you need to ensure a safe trip for you and your friends.
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies