Are you planning a road trip in a motorhome or converted van in Spain? Here’s how to rent a motorhome in Barcelona!
Do you like to travel in the fresh air, but with freedom of movement? Renting a motorhome in Barcelona will give you the freedom to visit Catalonia and the rest of Spain! Renowned for its remarkable heritage and dynamic lifestyle, Barcelona is an excellent starting point for a road-trip in Spain.
Would you like to see Catalonia’s most beautiful beaches or Barcelona’s cultural treasures? Would you like to roam freely between land, mountains and the Mediterranean Sea? From Girona to Tarragona, via the seaside resorts of the Costa Brava and the picturesque Catalan villages, Catalonia has no shortage of attractions. Now all you have to do is find out how to rent a motorhome in Barcelona!
How to choose a motorhome or van?
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Catalonia is a must-see travel destination in Spain. Whether it’s to see Barcelona’s must-see sites and monuments(Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Casa Milà, Casa Batlló) or the most beautiful beaches, coves and cliffs of the Catalan coast, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience.
But if you want to spend a pleasant holiday with your family or as a couple, you still need to know how to rent a motorhome in Barcelona.
So what type of vehicle should you choose? There are three types of motorhome: the capucine, the profilé and the intégral. As in France, all you need to rent a motorhome in Barcelona is a « B » driving license. However, the vehicle’s GVW must be less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes.
The nasturtium
- Freeway: free(class 2),
- Ideal for a family holiday,
- Sleeps up to 6-7,
- Water and gas supply + fridge + heating + electricity + bathroom and shower + USB sockets.
The profile
- Freeway: free(category 1),
- Ideal for families,
- For 4 travelers, up to 6 people,
- Water and gas + fridge + heating + electricity + bathroom + USB sockets.
Integral
- Freeway: free(category 1),
- Optimized for couples,
- Comfortable, high-quality furnishings,
- Water and gas + fridge + heating + electricity + bathroom + USB sockets.
Fitted vans and panel vans
- Freeway: free(category 1),
- Ideal for a couple or a single traveler,
- Maximum capacity of 4 people,
- Occasional kitchenette and shower room, pull-out bed on roof, side blinds.
Good to know: comfort levels logically vary between makes and models of vans and motorhomes. Take into account the imposing size of a motorhome: you won’t have access to all parking areas, and be careful when crossing small mountain roads. What’s more, if you’re looking for more living space and want to rent a motorhome weighing more than 3.5 tons, you’ll need a HGVlicense.
Where can I find a motorhome rental in Barcelona and the surrounding area?
Do you know what type of motorhome to rent in Barcelona? You’ll soon be able to start drawing up a roadmap with your itineraries. But before you do, here are a few tips on how to rent your motorhome and complete your transaction safely. First of all, we recommend that you use an online reservation site.
There are several on the market, some better known than others. These allow you to rent a motorhome or a converted van, between private individuals and at competitive rates compared with traditional rental agencies. One example is the Yescapa platform, which connects vehicle owners with travelers.
Yescapa lets you rent a motorhome by modulating user preferences. The user compares offers according to equipment, comfort range, vehicle type or conditions authorized by the owner (mileage, use abroad, etc.). Once you’ve made your choice, you can chat directly with the owner!
How does it work?
- Choose your rental location(Barcelona, Girona, Lloret de Mar, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Sabadell, Tarragona, Figueras, Vic, etc.),
- Please enter your travel dates,
- Choose themileage option (preferably unlimited),
- Check the number of beds and equipment available,
- Request a rental online,
- Tell the owner your details (date of birth, desired rental dates, mileage, planned itinerary),
- Chat live to arrange a time and place to meet,
- Pay the deposit to the owner for the insurance (once on site),
- Read and sign the rental agreement,
- Please leave.
If there is no material damage, the deposit is returned. The owner will make an inventory of fixtures on return of the vehicle: please make sure you return it as you found it.
Rent a motorhome around Barcelona
How much does it cost to rent a motorhome or van in the Barcelona area?
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Renting a motorhome in Barcelona between private individuals will cost you less than from an agency, especially if you’re traveling with several people. Rates vary according to dates, options, make, model and year of registration.
On the Yescapa platform, renting a motorhome in the Barcelona area costs an average of €121 per day. The rate depends on the motorhome model: €115 for a capucine, €129 for a profilé, €107 for an integral. The average daily rate for a van is €102. It’s also worth noting that the longer the length of stay, the lower the rental price.
Where to travel by motorhome from Barcelona?
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Forget the idea of visiting Catalonia and seeing it all in one go! Here are some ideas for itineraries from Barcelona by motorhome:
- Girona, Roses, Cadaqués, Colera, Collioure (France),
- Tossa de Mar, Blanes, Platja d’Aro, l’Escala, Cadaqués,
- Vic, Espai Natural de les Guilleries-Savassona, Ripoll, Cadi-Moixero nature park, La Seu d’Urgell, Pallars Sobira,
- Tarragona, the Prades massif, Lérida (Lleida), the Serra del Montsec,
- Tarragona, Ebre Delta Natural Park, Valencia, Serra Calderona Natural Park, Cartagena (Calblanque Regional Park and beach), Bateria de Castillitos in the Sierra de la Muela, Murcia, Albacete, Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona,
- Barcelona, Lérida, Zaragoza, Logroño, Pamplona, Bilbao, Santander, Gijon, the Galician coast, Lugo, La Coruña, Cape Finisterre, Vigo, Zamora, Salamanca, Madrid, Toledo, Consuegra, Cuenca, Teruel, Valencia, Tarragona,
- Barcelona, Lleida, Zaragoza, Madrid, Toledo, Ciudad Real, Cordoba, Jaén, Granada, Seville, Cadiz, Strait of Gibraltar Natural Park, Gibraltar (UK), Marbella, Malaga, Almeria, Cartagena, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia.
These steps are of course only indicative.