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No. 1 of 19 at BCN

Alquicoche

at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Shuttle
Counterwise Score 8.9 out of 10, rated Great.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Alquicoche at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is ranked No. 1 of 19 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 8.9/10 (Great).
  • The Alquicoche desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Barcelona Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • The credit card rule is not confirmed yet; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 09:00–21:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: A small minority of recent reviews (about 4 of roughly 240 with text) report cars that were older, poorly prepared, mechanically faulty or not the booked category, including one that was presented as an upgrade..

Based on 277 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on about 278 kept Google reviews (about 244 with text) after removing 22 unreliable ones, this off-site shuttle desk is rated very positively for service, clean newer cars, fast handover and quick deposit release. Problems are infrequent: a handful of recent reviews report older or faulty cars, a car smaller than booked, or slow handling at return when staff were few. Web evidence is mostly old or undated and mixed, so it adds little.

AI-assisted summary of 277 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 12 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Great9.2/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 11 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Great9.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 10 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Great8.7/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 20 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 20 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.8/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 60 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 8.9 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 10.0 · counts 30%
  • 23 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 8% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (164 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (1)

  • A small minority of recent reviews (about 4 of roughly 240 with text) report cars that were older, poorly prepared, mechanically faulty or not the booked category, including one that was presented as an upgrade.

Green flags (5)

  • Very large majority of recent reviews are positive, and many describe cars as new, clean and in good condition.
  • Free shuttle and quick handover are reported often, with pickup from the terminal typically within about 5-20 minutes and a lift back to the airport after return.
  • Deposit is reported released quickly, often the same day or within a few days, and several reviewers describe the deposit as reasonable.ca.trustpilot.comqeeq.com
  • Reviewers repeatedly report no hidden fees and no pressure to buy extra insurance at the desk.
  • Staff are described as flexible with delayed flights, late returns, changed times and unavailable cars, often with a free upgrade.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours09:00–21:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredNot confirmed yet
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withSurprice, Routes Car Rental

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 277 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Alquicoche at Barcelona Airport: questions and answers

Is Alquicoche at Barcelona Airport any good?

Alquicoche at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport has a Counterwise Score of 8.9/10 (Great) and is ranked No. 1 of 19 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Very large majority of recent reviews are positive, and many describe cars as new, clean and in good condition.. Main red flag: A small minority of recent reviews (about 4 of roughly 240 with text) report cars that were older, poorly prepared, mechanically faulty or not the booked category, including one that was presented as an upgrade..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Alquicoche at Barcelona Airport?

Not confirmed yet. We have not yet confirmed whether Alquicoche at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport accepts debit cards for the deposit. Check the rental terms when you book.

How much is the deposit at Alquicoche at Barcelona Airport?

The deposit amount at Alquicoche at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Goldcar T1 (€0–€950).

Where is the Alquicoche desk at Barcelona Airport?

The Alquicoche desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Barcelona Airport (ride time not confirmed yet). It shares the counter with Surprice and Routes Car Rental.

What are the opening hours of Alquicoche at Barcelona Airport?

Alquicoche at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is open 09:00–21:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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