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Terminal and pickup information
Barcelona Airport has two main terminals — T1 and T2. Most major carriers use T1. The car hire centre for T1 is located in the arrivals hall. T2 has its own car hire desks but a smaller selection. Check which terminal your flight arrives into before heading to the wrong building.
Tips for hiring at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Best drives from Barcelona
- Montserrat (1 hr) — The extraordinary serrated mountain monastery — one of Catalonia's most iconic sights.
- Costa Brava (1 hr 30 min) — Rugged coves, charming fishing villages like Cadaqués and Calella de Palafrugell.
- Tarragona (1 hr) — Roman amphitheatre, aqueduct and medieval cathedral — a fraction of the tourist traffic of Barcelona.
- Pyrenees (2–3 hrs) — The ski resorts and mountain villages of the Catalan Pyrenees — spectacular in both summer and winter.
Tourist traps to avoid
- Driving into the Gothic Quarter — cars are not permitted in large sections; you'll be fined automatically
- Desk insurance upsells — buy a standalone policy before you travel
- Confusing T1 and T2 — confirm your terminal before travelling to the airport
- Peak summer pricing — July/August rates can be 3–4x the off-peak price; book well in advance