Editorial · Keddy · Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport Keddy — seamless weekend pickup
Budget brand but received a nearly new Peugeot. Staff didn't push extras hard. Solid value for Catalonia.
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Barcelona Airport, Barcelona, Spain - Mainland
7 reviewsAirport location
3.3
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Barcelona Airport supplier insights
7 reviews
Estimated wait
30 min
Best: Goldcar (26 min)
Upsell pressure
43% low
7 reported answers
High at: Goldcar, Ok Mobility
Damage disputes
14%
1 of 7 reported answers
Car match
71%
Got car they booked
Suppliers at this location
Goldcar(4)
26 minupsell
Enterprise(2)
Ok Mobility(1)
45 minupsell
Based on 7 reviews from 3 suppliers at this location. Average wait: ~30 minutes. Higher upsell reports: Goldcar.
Editorial notes
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Editorial · Goldcar · Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Goldcar: bargain rate, bruising pickup
The base price looked terrific until a 45-minute queue, a €1,500 deposit hold and repeated prepaid-fuel pressure turned pickup into a patience test before we even reached the A-2.
3.3
Average
7 reviews
LB
Lars Bergman
27 Feb 2026 · Community submission · booking not verified
2.0
Low price, exhausting process
I know Goldcar has a rep and yep, fair enough. Whole counter interaction felt like a sales funnel. By the end of it I couldn't even tell what we'd agreed to without reading the paperwork twice.
20-30 minutes
very aggressive
yes
No damage dispute
LB
Lars Bergman
27 Feb 2026 · Community submission · booking not verified
2.0
Low price, exhausting process
I know Goldcar has a rep and yep, fair enough. Whole counter interaction felt like a sales funnel. By the end of it I couldn't even tell what we'd agreed to without reading the paperwork twice.
20-30 minutes
very aggressive
yes
No damage dispute
SM
Sarah Mitchell
31 Dec 2025 · Community submission · booking not verified
5.0
Great start to the trip
Fast desk, polite staff, and the car looked basically new. We were on the motorway toward Girona in no time. Exactly how airport pickup should be.
under 10 minutes
low
yes
No damage dispute
SM
Sarah Mitchell
29 Oct 2025 · Community submission · booking not verified
5.0
Great start to the trip
Fast desk, polite staff, and the car looked basically new. We were on the motorway toward Girona in no time. Exactly how airport pickup should be.
under 10 minutes
low
yes
No damage dispute
GD
George Dean
20 Oct 2025 · Community submission · booking not verified
4.0
Good value for our Barcelona honeymoon road trip
We booked with Goldcar for our honeymoon road trip starting in Barcelona, and honestly, it went better than I expected after reading some mixed reviews online. We arrived at the desk around 10:00 AM and there was a bit of a queue, but it moved relatively quickly. The staff member did ask about extra insurance coverage, which I know is standard practice, but once we declined and showed our own policy, he didn't push it any further. We were given a Fiat 500 which was perfect for zipping around the Costa Brava and parking in tight spots. It wasn't brand new, but it was clean and reliable. The return process at the airport was seamless, and we got our deposit back without any issues. For the price, it was a solid experience.
5–15 min queue
No upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
LH
Lucy Hart
28 Jul 2025 · Community submission · booking not verified
2.0
Scratched car caused major headaches at return
Hired a car from Goldcar at Barcelona Airport for a road trip with friends. We arrived at the desk around 9 AM and the queue was already massive. The staff spent ages trying to upsell us their extra insurance, even though we already had full coverage. When we finally got the keys for a Fiat 500, we noticed a scratch on the rear bumper. The agent marked it, but the paperwork was confusing. When we returned the car, they claimed the scratch was fresh damage and tried to charge us for it. We ended up arguing for an hour and they threatened to keep our deposit. It really put a damper on the trip. Not worth the small savings.
30–60 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
issues
Minor damage issue
TH
Thomas Hill
24 Jun 2025 · Community submission · booking not verified
3.0
Decent car, but be prepared for a long wait at pickup
I rented from OK Mobility at Barcelona Airport for a solo trip. The price was competitive, but the pickup process tested my patience. I waited in line for nearly 45 minutes, which wasn't a great start after a tiring flight. The staff member at the counter was polite enough, but the upsell pressure for their 'full coverage' insurance was relentless. I had my own policy, but she insisted on a €1,200 deposit if I didn't upgrade. Once that was sorted, the actual car—a white Toyota Yaris—was clean and drove perfectly fine throughout Catalonia. If you have time to spare and can handle the hard sell at the counter, it's an okay budget choice.
30–60 min queue
High upsell pressure
Completely different car
No damage dispute
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