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Car hire deposits at Barcelona Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 10 of the 19 car rental desks at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Goldcar T1 has the lowest starting deposit (€0–€950); the highest amount is at Click&Rent (up to €1,000). The median starting deposit is €200.
A range such as €0–€950 (Goldcar T1) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
A low deposit does not make a good desk: Goldcar T1 scores 3.4/10 (Poor). The best-rated desk with a known deposit is Sixt T2, at 6.7/10 (Mixed) with a deposit of €300. Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 7 desks in this list: Goldcar T1, Europcar T2, Europcar T1, Enterprise, Avis T2, Hertz and Click&Rent.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 9 desks at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Barcelona Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Goldcar T1 | €0–€950 | 3.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 2.Europcar T2 | €100–€500 | 4.5Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 3.Europcar T1 | €100–€500 | 4.4Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 4.Enterprise | €200 | 6.1Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 5.Avis T2 | €200 | 4.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 6.Avis T1 | €200 | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 7.Hertz | €200–€700 | 3.0Poor | Not required | In terminal |
| 8.Click&Rent | €200–€1,000 | 4.1Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 9.Sixt T2 | €300 | 6.7Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
| 10.Sixt T1 | €300 | 6.5Mixed | Not required | In terminal |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alquicoche | 8.9Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Autounion | 7.3Mixed | Required | Shuttle |
| Centauro | 5.2Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| Budget T1 | 4.9Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Budget T2 | 4.4Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| OK Mobility | 4.3Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Firefly | 3.0Poor | Required | In terminal |
| NIZA Cars | 2.5Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Drivalia | 2.0Poor | Required | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Barcelona Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Barcelona Airport?
Goldcar T1 has the lowest known starting deposit at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport: €0–€950. It has a Counterwise Score of 3.4/10 (Poor). Next come Europcar T2 (€100–€500) and Europcar T1 (€100–€500).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Barcelona Airport?
Across the 10 desks at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €200, from €0 up to €1,000. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 9 desks.
Which car hire desks at Barcelona Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport are at Click&Rent (€200–€1,000), Goldcar T1 (€0–€950) and Hertz (€200–€700). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Barcelona Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Goldcar T1, Europcar T2, Europcar T1, Enterprise, Avis T2, Hertz and Click&Rent: read their desk pages before you book.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.