Some useful tips about car rentals in Barcelona
Bikes can be rented so you can join a Bike tour that will cover the highlights of the city in a different way. Taxis are affordable options aside from the public transport. A 15-minute trip will cost around 10 euros. The licensed taxis charge what the meters display. There may be extra charges if you have any luggage. Tipping the drivers is a welcomed gesture but it is not required. You can give 5 to 10% of your taxi fare if you want to.
The licensed Barcelona taxis are yellow and black with green light on top to signal vacancy. The taxi is not your best choice for getting around because most of the city’s center is built for pedestrians. You have two faster options: the public transport system or walking.
If you are taking day trips out of the center and intend to see the surrounding area like Girona, Penedes, or the Dali Museum, or if you have special needs requiring a car, then you can rent. Otherwise the transport system is efficient, clean, and cheap for use in traveling around. Driving around can be slower and stressful because the roads are small and congested.
