Barcelona's Lowest Motorhome Rental Prices

Barcelona sits on the east coast of Spain, making for a gorgeous holiday destination and the perfect place to start a motorhome tour of the country.

Hiring a motorhome in Barcelona

There are more than 1.6 million people living in Barcelona, a city where the architecture alone is enough of a reason to visit, yet the history, food, and atmosphere is what will make you want to stay. Motorhome Republic has 8 fleets of campervans and RVs to choose from when you’re looking to hire a motorhome in Barcelona. You can pick one up for a long weekend away or a long holiday, and the options for sizes, styles and budgets are comprehensive. 

Things to do with your Barcelona motorhome

There are countless incredible beaches around Spain, but La Concha in San Sebastian is arguably one of the best in both Spain and Europe. It’s almost 6 hours away from Barcelona on the opposite coastline, but the stretch of golden sand, sun, blue waters and gorgeous seaside is worth the trip.

Just down the coast from San Sebastian is Bilbao, an industrial town that has grown into an art hub thanks to the other-worldly Guggenheim Museum. The building was designed by Frank Gehry and is just as stunning as the artworks it holds. 

The Aqueduct of Segovia is slightly northwest of Madrid, almost 7 hours from Barcelona. This ancient structure is one of the best-preserved in the region and it is thought to have been built sometime in the 1st century AD. 

For those on longer motorhome hire holidays in Spain, take a drive down to Alhambra, around 8.5 hours (900 kilometres) from Barcelona. This structure is a palace and a fortress at once, having been built in the 14th century on a plateau overlooking Granada. You can take a tour of Alhambra to learn about its rich history. 

Much closer to Barcelona is the Ordesa and Perdido Monte National Park, only 3.5 hours from the city. This stunning national attraction is a World Heritage Site dotted with imposing mountains, scenic lakes and lush forestland. 

The houses of Cuenca need to be seen to be believed. It’s 5.5 hours from Barcelona and is a medieval town built on the sides and tops of extreme cliff faces, many of which were built in the 15th century. If you have the luxury of time to travel more, you can visit another European country and explore Portugal in a motorhome hire. You can also get a camper rental in Croatia to see its various wonderful landscapes.

Best times of year to visit Barcelona

Sitting on the Costa Brava (the Wild Coast), Barcelona’s weather can be difficult to predict, but is generally highly agreeable throughout the year with a Mediterranean climate. 

Spring is from March to May and can bring showers, but offers mild temperatures of 16 – 20 degrees Celsius. June, July, and August (summer) are the city’s busiest time, with temperatures reaching 20 – 25 degrees daily with occasional spikes in the 30s as well. 

It begins to cool down in autumn and can rain often, and you’ll occasionally see fog rolling in due to its seaside location. Winter days see temperatures of roughly 5 – 10 degrees Celsius, and while snowfall is rare, it can fall heavily in the Pyrenees. 

Barcelona is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. It is cliched European with outdoor markets, heaving restaurants, churches, art and history. The city breathes with life and is in itself a piece of art. Walking in the city is the best way to explore, so leave your motorhome at the campsite and take to the streets to mingle with the locals.
 

Wicked campers are a great budget option if you’re happy with limited living space. These vans are simple to drive and park, and are easily recognisable.
McRent supply most booking services and are one of the most popular caravan rental companies in Europe, meaning wherever you are, there’s always help if you need it.
Chilicampers are a Catalonian-based family company with modern and classic Volkswagen campervans and buses for rent. The fully equipped campers give you the freedom to be a little more spontaneous with your travels and are easy to drive and park.

Spaceships Campervans

You’ll find Spaceships campervans in Barcelona at C-31, Km 186.2, Autovia de Castelldefels, Gava. It’s about 10 minutes and 20 Euros by taxi from the airport, or you can catch the L94 or L94 bus from central Barcelona, which takes about 35 minutes. All Spaceships hires come with unlimited kilometres, 24 roadside assistance, no extra drivers’ fees, and basic insurance (third party). You’ve got the choice of four affordable campervans in Barcelona with Spaceships. The largest - The Voyager - is designed for groups of four to five, is a Ford Transit Custom model, and has two double beds. All other options are two-berth. The Alpha is the original standard camper, painted in Spaceships’ custom bright orange, and is the cheapest in the range. The Beta is the newer version of the Alpha, which has a few redesigns and extras such as ABS brakes, air bags, and a dual slide door. The most popular camper hire is the VW Camper Car, which is the newest model and is a VW Caddy. As none of these rental options have on-board showers or toilets, you’ll need to stay in campgrounds or caravan parks during your holiday. The Spaceships depot is open 9am to 5pm every day of the week. 

Pure Motorhomes and McRent Motorhomes

Pure Motorhomes and McRent Motorhomes share a depot at Ctra. Manresa-Berga (C-16) Km. 59, Sallent. It’s 74 kilometres from there to Barcelona Airport, and you can cover that with a transfer for 90 Euros, or taxi a taxi for about 150 Euros. The motorhomes for hire from Pure and McRent cater to any group size or budget. At the smaller end of the range are two-berth campervans that provide a few basic cooking essentials, a double bed, and a set of wheels. For groups of two looking to travel in comfort with all the amenities on board, there are also two-person compact motorhomes with small kitchens and bathrooms, or even vans with these facilities without the size of a motorhome. There are multiple options for mid-sized groups looking for motorhomes of four to six berths, such as the Group Family Plus or the Family Luxury Sunlight. The depot is open from 10am to 8pm Monday to Friday. Drop offs run from 10am to noon, and pick ups start at 4pm and go until 7pm. Be sure to return your motorhome on time as lateness will incur at 29 Euro hourly fee. 

Big Sky Motorhomes

Big Sky motorhomes offers a large range of RV rentals in Barcelona. At the largest end of the selection are the G and H models, which are suited to groups of up to seven people, are late model vehicles, have all the features you need in a motorhome and are very affordable. Big Sky’s mid-size range has plenty of new cabover models for between four and six people, and groups of two can choose between standard campervans or comfortable compact motorhomes. The Big Sky depot is found at C-31 road, km. 191,5, El Prat de Llobregat. It’s only a couple of minute from Barcelona Airport’s terminal 2, and about 8 minutes from terminal 1. There are free transfers to get you to and from the airport when you are renting a motorhome for seven days or more. The depot has different opening times depending on the season. From April to October, it’s open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm and between 4pm and 8pm, and on Saturdays from 11am to 1.30pm. From November to March, Big Sky is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 2pm, and between 4pm and 7pm, but is closed on Saturdays. If you need to pick up or return your motorhome one a public holiday, you may be able to arrange this in advance. 

Enviro Campers and Autocaravan Express

Enviro Campers and Autocaravan Express don’t have depots in Barcelona, so a company representative will meet you at the airport or at your Barcelona hotel to go through the paperwork and instructions. Most drop offs and inspections will also occur at the airport so you don’t need to worry about getting to and from depots around the city. The normal timetable for pick ups and returns is from 10am to 1pm, and between 4pm and 6.30pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays from 10.30am to 1pm. The motorhome fleet available for hire in Barcelona from Enviro Campers is massive, ranging from standard two-berth sleepervans to luxury, near-new six-berth motorhomes with all the modern comforts such as TVs, kitchens and bathrooms. Autocaravan Express also has a wide range on offer, such as the luxury Hymer-EXSIS bus-style RV with space for six, or the compact two-berth Weinsberg-541 van with bathroom and kitchen. To rent with Autocaravan Express, the driver must be aged 26 or over, and have had a B class driver’s license for at least two years. 

Camping tips

• If you want to head out and enjoy the Barcelona night life, check if your campsite has a curfew and when transport stops for the night.

• Barcelona is Europe's pickpocketing capital.

• Be aware that sometimes menus and staff only come in Spanish.

• Meal times are generally: breakfast at 9am, lunch at 2pm and dinner at 9pm. Many shops stay open until very late.