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Avis Explore motorhome hire in Spain

A departure from Barcelona, between the Costa Brava, the Catalan Pyrenees and the Ebro Delta

public rating, 506 reviews
4.1/5
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1
departure city
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other rental companies with branches in Spain, to compare with Avis Explore
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  • A single Spanish city: Barcelona
  • French border less than two hours’ drive away
  • Handover point announced with your booking
  • Costa Brava and the Catalan Pyrenees within reach

Official website of the rental company

The rental company

Barcelona, Avis Explore’s only departure point in Spain

South of the Pyrenees, Avis Explore appears in just one city: Barcelona, under the Avis Car Away name. No street address or contact details have been sent to us for this branch; the depot, delivery or meeting point is given to you when you book, together with the pick-up time.

The Catalan capital is a good springboard for the north-east of the peninsula: the Costa Brava and Cadaqués to the north, Montserrat and the Penedès vineyards inland, Aigüestortes National Park in the Pyrenees, then the Ebro Delta and Valencia as you head down the coast. As for budget, CoolDrive did not record any Spanish offers from the rental company in October 2026: the amount, mandatory fees included, is obtained by running a search.

Our view: a practical option if you arrive in Barcelona by plane or train, and for combining Catalonia and the Pyrenees. For Andalusia, Galicia or Asturias, however, this single departure point means long transfers; other rental companies present in Spain, such as McRent or Autocaravan Express, are shown in the same search.

Rental company profile

Avis Explore in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Avis Explore suits your trip.

General information

Local brand name
Avis Car Away · name used by the Barcelona branch

Rental conditions

Vehicle handover
Location given when you book · address not yet known to CoolDrive
Price
Not recorded in October 2026 · calculated for your dates in the search
Return outside Spain
Depending on the offer · a one-way hire to France can be tested in the search

Network and availability

Departure city
Barcelona · no other Spanish city recorded
Rental companies also present
McRent, Autocaravan Express, Hostel On Wheels · branches elsewhere in the country
Delivery

Where Avis Explore delivers its vehicles in Spain

1 delivery city

Avis Explore has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Network

Avis Explore also operates in 5 other countries

Our view

Avis Explore: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Avis Explore is ideal if…

  • You are landing in Barcelona and want to explore Catalonia
  • You are combining the Spanish Pyrenees, Andorra and Roussillon
  • You are looking for a Mediterranean coast in spring or September

Avis Explore is not ideal if…

  • Your road trip is aimed at Andalusia, Galicia or Asturias
Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Avis Explore

  1. Find out about the ZBE

    Barcelona and several neighbouring municipalities form a low-emission zone bounded by the ring roads. Vehicles registered in Spain may drive there according to their DGT environmental label: ask which one the motorhome has at handover, and leave it outside the centre to visit the city.

  2. Avoid the Costa Brava in the height of August

    In high summer, the coves and villages of the Costa Brava are packed and motorhome areas are full. May, June and September offer pleasant sea temperatures and quieter roads; in July, head up instead to the cooler Pyrenean valleys.

  3. Parking is not camping

    In Spain, a motorhome can generally park wherever a car can. Putting out chairs, levelling blocks or an awning, on the other hand, counts as camping, which many municipalities fine. For overnight stays, áreas de autocaravanas and campsites remain the safe option.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Avis Explore

Does Avis Explore offer other departure cities in Spain?

No, Barcelona is the only Spanish city where we see the rental company. To depart from Madrid, Málaga or Bilbao, the search will show you the other rental companies based in the country, including McRent and Autocaravan Express, with their respective branches.

What itinerary could you plan from Barcelona?

In a week, a loop via the Costa Brava, Girona, the volcanic Garrotxa and Montserrat can be done without much driving. With two weeks, add the Pyrenees via the Val d’Aran or Aigüestortes, or head down to the Ebro Delta, Peñíscola and Valencia.

Can you find out the price of an Avis Explore motorhome in Barcelona?

Not in advance: no offers from the rental company were recorded in Spain in October 2026. The price appears as soon as you run the search for your dates, with mandatory fees already included.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Avis Explore

4.3
818 reviews

Public rating of Avis Explore

Public rating of the rental company: 4.1/5 (506 reviews)

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Excellent service, speed, and courtesy

T.
Spain · Sep 2025
Trustpilot

EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY. HIGH-QUALITY VEHICLE. FRIENDLY STAFF. NO PROBLEMS.

Isabelle L.
Spain · Jul 2025
Avis Vérifiés

Very good price and good service

Serge G.
Spain · Mar 2025
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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Avis Explore motorhome hire in Spain

Can you cross into France or Andorra with the vehicle?

Le Perthus is less than two hours from Barcelona and Andorra about three hours. The permitted countries are listed in the offer’s conditions; Andorra, outside the European Union, means going through customs. Check these points before planning your route.

What safety equipment must be on board in Spain?

Vehicles registered in Spain must now carry a connected V-16 warning light, which replaces warning triangles. Check that it is there at departure, along with the reflective vest, and ask where they are stored.

How do you get to the handover point in Barcelona?

El Prat Airport and Sants station are linked to the centre by metro, commuter train and bus. Once the address or meeting point is known, allow for the journey with your luggage; our experts can help you set a handover time that fits your arrival.

About us

Hire an Avis Explore motorhome in Spain with CoolDrive Nomad

Avis Explore has only one departure city in Spain, Barcelona, well placed for Catalonia, the Pyrenees and a crossing into France. On CoolDrive Nomad, the rental company appears alongside the other companies present in the country, and each offer details the price, excess and mileage terms before booking. To find out about the brand, its ranges and its thirteen French cities, see the main Avis Explore page.

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