Centauro is a well-established car rental company with over 50 years’ experience in the industry. The company operates in multiple popular destinations across southern Europe, offering services including flexible rental deals, a Premium package with full coverage and no excess, digital contracts and fast smartphone-based pickup, as well as tailored solutions for business customers such as corporate rentals and car subscriptions.

Location

For travellers flying into Barcelona–El Prat Airport wishing to collect a car on arrival, Centauro’s office is located a short way off-site on nearby Carrer de l'Alta Ribagorça. After landing, travellers can take a free Centauro-run shuttle bus from signposted stops outside Terminals 1 and 2 to reach the rental centre, where they can sort thee paperwork and pick up their chosen car.

Fleet

Centauro’s fleet at Barcelona Airport caters to a wide choice of budgets, tastes and needs. At the lower end, the Mini and Economy categories feature compact, city-friendly models such as the Fiat 500 or Seat Ibiza, with daily rates starting at around €6–€10. Mid-range travellers can opt for Compact or SUV models, including vehicles like the Ford Focus or Kia Sportage, typically priced between €30 and €50 per day.

For larger groups or those seeking something a little fancier, premium options such as convertibles, high-spec SUVs, or nine-seater vans like the Fiat Scudo are available, with prices often exceeding €80 per day depending on the season and demand. Electric and hybrid vehicles are not so common, though they do offer a Fiat 500 Electric for around US $15/day

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Insurance and Deposits

Centauro’s standard insurance is called Limited Supplier Insurance, which covers bodywork damage and theft, although this doesn’t extend to keys, tyres, windscreens, glass, or the car’s undercarriage. When you pick up a vehicle, a refundable security deposit of €1,050 is temporarily held on your card, which is then returned providing the car comes back with the fuel fully topped up and without speeding fines, unpaid tolls, or other charges.

The damage and theft excess is €1,100, meaning that if, for example, an incident occurs costing €2,080 to repair, you’d pay up to €1,100, with the rest covered by the insurance. For extra peace of mind, Centauro also offers Premium Cover to reduce or eliminate this excess entirely.

Client Reviews

Centauro’s services at Barcelona Airport receive an overall customer rating of 8.1 out of 10, which is higher than the average for car rental companies at this location. This score reflects the average of several individual ratings: overall value for money, cleanliness of the car, service at the rental desk, the car hire pick-up process, and the drop-off process. The highest rating was for the drop-off process at 8.5, while the lowest scores – both 7.8 – were for the pick-up process and overall value for money. Customers report an average waiting time of 19 minutes, which is fairly typical for a busy international airport location.

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