The Catalan capital draws in visitors with its charming centre, Mediterranean climate, and its long city beach. In addition to its architectural treasures and world-class cuisine, Barcelona offers a very diverse nightlife. Rent a campervan or motorhome in Barcelona and kick off your colourful road trip along the Mediterranean coast.
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Our roadsurfer campervan rental station in Barcelona is a convenient 15-minute taxi drive from the El Prat airport. If you are starting your journey to us from the city centre, you can reach us within 1 hour via public transport depending on your location.
From Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): From the airport, take bus L77 to “Ctra. del Prat – Saragossa”. Change to bus L86 to “Tanatori – Pl. Espanya”. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
From Barcelona-Sants Station: From the station, take the train R2 to “Viladecans”. From here, it’s a 20-minute walk to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, from “Plaça Espanya 2”, take bus L86 to “Tanatori – Pl. Espanya”. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to the roadsurfer station.
Parking information
There is plenty of free public parking within two large parking areas in front of the roadsurfer station.
Ready for your sunny road trip from Barcelona? From weekend adventures to the Montserrat Nation Park to epic surf trips catching waves along the coast, there is so much to discover with your roadsurfer in Catalonia. Read on for our helpful tips on renting a campervan in Barcelona so you can set off on your camping holiday with peace of mind.
When you hire a campervan in Barcelona you can be on the road right away, trusting that your roadsurfer home on wheels is fully stocked. Your campervan comes with an awning, camping table and two chairs to enjoy the space outside of your vehicle. The kitchen box allows you to save money on eating out: you’ve got all the pots, pans, and utensils to cook up your own meals. There’s even a corkscrew and bottle opener, and a coffee pot, plus mugs for your morning coffee or tea, although you’ll want to bring dish towels, sponges, and eco-friendly dish soap. When you rent a small motorhome from Barcelona you will need to bring your own bedding, or you can hire what you need from the station. Full details of what’s included in your campervan rental and our suggestions on what to bring along to your Barcelona campervan holiday can be found in the equipment list.
Best time to hire a campervan in Barcelona
Barcelona, like any other Spanish city, is worth visiting at any time of the year, but during the summer months, the city is indeed very crowded with tourists. We recommend renting your campervan or motorhome in Barcelona between May and June. Temperatures start to rise, the tourist crowds are still ok, and there are several events in the city.
Summer in Barcelona is anything but calm and relaxed. There are tourists from all over the world, high temperatures accompanied by crowded beaches, and the prices of everything tend to rise due to the high season.
During autumn and winter, it is very likely to rain, but being a city located directly on the Mediterranean, temperatures remain stable. There are fewer tourists during this time and many holidays to take advantage of.
Your adventure on wheels is coming to an end, but you forgot to empty the grey water tank. Don’t worry, here are the closest grey water emptying service areas in Barcelona:
Carrer Major, 623, 08759 Vallirana (Barcelona)
Passatge del Pintor Mir, 08160 Montmeló (Barcelona)
Petrol stations near our Barcelona location
If your on the way back to our campervan rental location in Barcelona, there are two BP petrol stations where you can fill up with diesel and AdBlue:
BP, CL CANTABRIA 3, 08830 SANT BOI DE LLOBREGAT
BP, Carrer de l’Agricultura 19, 08840 Viladecans, Barcelona
Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.
Parking in Barcelona
If you would like to visit Barcelona. the best thing to do is to park outside of the city centre, and visit the Catalan capital by public transport. If you do want to park in the city, try the free parking in university area or near Montjuïc. You can also look for paid blue zone parking in more central areas, but it’s not that easy. You don’t pay for blue zone parking in Barcelona on Sundays.
The most expensive, but the safest parking option in Barcelona, are the underground car parks. Please be aware of the minimum height requirement when you go to park your hired campervan or motorhome.
Paying tolls in Spain
You don’t have to register a toll system for your roadsurfer vehicle when you drive in Spain, and you can decide whether to use a toll-free motorway or a (private) toll road.
The private ones are marked with an “R” or “AP” and a toll sign on the traffic signs. Toll roads can be paid at the toll booth by credit card or cash. Please pay attention and do not drive through the “Telepeaje” booths, as those are only for cars with a transponder installed. You can check which ones are toll roads and how much they cost here.
Camping near Barcelona
Visit the coastal villages of Catalonia, enjoy a delicious glass of wine in the vineyards, tour the mountains of the Catalan natural parks, or wake up in the middle of nature in a lavender field. Find unique camping experiences like these in Barcelona with roadsurfer spots. Book in advance or on the road, and use the route planner function to find camping spots along your route.
