Rent Peugeot 208 in Barcelona
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The Peugeot 208 is a stylish, fuel-efficient hatchback that suits a city break in Catalonia down to the ground. Five seats, a 1.2L petrol engine making 100 hp and a smooth automatic gearbox give you an easy car for the daily run around town and the airport. It reaches 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds, which is all you need in Barcelona traffic. Visitors rent Peugeot 208 in Barcelona for the same reason locals buy it: low running costs and a cabin that feels a step above the price.
Why rent a Peugeot 208 in Barcelona
The 208 is built for tight streets. Its compact body and light steering make the Eixample grid and the lanes off Las Ramblas painless, and it drops into the short blue and green paid parking bays that a bigger car has to skip. Air conditioning and good fuel economy keep a week of city driving cheap.
It is comfortable enough for the coast too. Take it down the C-32 to Sitges, park in the blue zone near the seafront, or push up toward the Costa Brava beaches for the day. The fuel-sipping engine means even a longer run stays cheap. If you want the same budget with a different badge, the Opel Corsa and Renault Clio sit right alongside it on the lot.
Peugeot 208 specs and what you get
The 100 hp petrol engine and automatic gearbox handle stop-start traffic on the Rondes without effort. Five seats, a tidy boot for two cases and the distinctive small steering wheel that gives the 208 its sharp feel. Bookings include insurance and unlimited mileage on most rates, with delivery to Barcelona airport (BCN) or your hotel. Pricing starts from $34/day with a no-deposit option on most rates, and weekly or monthly hire lowers the daily figure.
Driving a Peugeot 208 in Barcelona
The ZBE Rondes low-emission zone restricts older cars on weekdays; this petrol 208 is compliant, so the centre stays open. Watch for peajes on a few motorways toward Tarragona and Girona, paid by the driver. EU and EEA licences work directly, others need an International Driving Permit, and minimum age is usually 21 with a young-driver fee under 25. For city parking the small footprint is a real advantage, and fuel stops are quick. See the full small-car range on our car rental in Barcelona page.
How to book
Open the “Check prices” comparison, pick an available car for your dates and book directly with the rental company.
Many partners offer no-deposit rental for the Peugeot 208; others hold a small refundable deposit. The exact terms are shown before you book.
Yes, delivery of the Peugeot 208 to the airport or your hotel is available with most partners.
A passport or ID, a driving licence (EU licences accepted; others may need an International Driving Permit) and a card for the deposit.