Rent Hyundai i20 in Barcelona

The Hyundai i20 is a roomy little hatchback that splits the difference between a tiny city car and a full compact. It seats five, runs a 1.2L petrol engine with 100 hp and an automatic gearbox, and keeps a Barcelona holiday cheap. People rent Hyundai i20 in Barcelona for the same reasons locals buy them: low daily rate, easy parking, and five doors so the back seat is actually usable. Daily rate starts from $32/day.

Why rent Hyundai i20 in Barcelona

The i20 is small enough for the city but not so small that four adults feel squeezed. It slots into blue and green parking zones around the Eixample and the port, and a compliant version clears the ZBE Rondes low-emission zone on weekdays. For a first visit where you mostly explore town and pop out to the beach, this is the practical economy choice.

Running costs are the draw. The i20 is fuel-efficient, the automatic gearbox makes stop-start traffic on the Ronda Litoral painless, and air conditioning comes as standard. A day trip down the C-32 to Sitges or up toward Girona barely dents the fuel budget, and the boot holds enough for a couple plus a friend. For a week split between city sightseeing and a couple of beach runs to Castelldefels or Tarragona, the low daily rate adds up to real savings over a bigger car.

Hyundai i20 specs and what you get

The 1.2L petrol engine produces 100 hp and reaches 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds, comfortable cruising for city and short motorway runs. Seating is five, the boot is decent for the class, and the daily rate is among the lowest we carry. Every booking includes insurance, unlimited mileage on most plans, and delivery to Barcelona airport (BCN) or your hotel. No-deposit options are common on the i20.

Driving a Hyundai i20 in Barcelona

Drive on the right. Check the ZBE on weekdays, expect peajes on some motorways toward the Costa Brava, and use a parking app for blue-zone bays. EU and EEA licences are accepted directly; others need an International Driving Permit. Minimum age is usually 21, young-driver fee under 25. If you want the smallest possible car for the old town, the Fiat 500 is tighter to park, while the Ford Focus gives more room for longer drives.

How to book

Open the “Check prices” comparison, pick an available car for your dates and book directly with the rental company. Availability and the all-in price show in the comparison, with delivery to the airport, your hotel or the office.