Q: Renting a car for an entire week in Barcelona is recommended and more convenient than using the public transportation network?

A: Traveling by private car is a reasonable option if you plan to tour the city in a comfortable way and avoid wasting time while waiting for a crowded public bus or metro. Nevertheless, Barcelona is not the most ideal city for driving. Since it is a busy international city, the traffic is usually quite heavy. Moreover, the center of the city (where the most important tourist attractions are located) is full of old and narrow streets, many of which are closed to private cars. At the same time, parking your car can be really challenging because there are not too many lots available and most of them are expensive (for additional information – Car Rental in Barcelona).

In contrast with this, the city has an efficient public transportation system and it provides an excellent deal for a city tour. Additionally, traveling by public transportation instead of a rental car will save you a significant amount of money (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona and Hop-on hop-off Bus).

Car rental from Barcelona Airport can be advantageous for those who plan to visit the city during an extended road trip in Catalonia. It is recommended to combine your trip to Barcelona with other enchanting places in Catalonia, northern Spain or Andorra. For instance, you can visit Costa Brava, Tarragona, the Monistrol de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat), the Pyrenees or the Basque region, etc. Certainly, the southern regions, such as Andalusia or Madrid are also popular among tourists.

This kind of trip will give you the freedom to freely take delight in all the important landmarks of the city at your own pace (for additional information – Car Rental in Spain).

Nevertheless, even in this case, it is suggested to refrain from renting the car at El Prat. Instead, you can travel to Barcelona by using another transportation method and rent the vehicle inside the city. This is recommended because the majority of rental companies require an extra charge for vehicles starting their journey from the airport (for additional information – Barcelona Airport Transfer).

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