The travel card Hola BCN! is the perfect travel pass for travelers that are visiting Barcelona for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days. It includes unlimited access to the city's public transport and includes metro journeys between the Airport and the city center.
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Whether buying the Barcelona Card is worth it depends mainly on your travel plans and need for convenience. As a rule of thumb: the Barcelona Card is a good deal if you plan on traveling by public transport and visiting various museums and attractions per day.
What is the cheapest way to travel in Barcelona? The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest.
At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.
The Barcelona Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, museum pass and discount card. Holders of the Barcelona Card enjoy unlimited free travel by public transport, free entry to Barcelona´s best museums, 70+ deals and discounts on visits, tours, entertainment, shopping, dining and nightlife.
Contactless validationValidation is very flexible with the T-mobilitat, you only need to hold your card or mobile near illuminated readers on the metro and buses.
Taxi from Barcelona airportTaxis in Barcelona are efficient and well-organised; they're easy to see (black and yellow) and easy to find at the exit of Terminals T1 and T2. Be aware that there is no standard rate from the airport to the city centre but you can expect to pay around 30€-35€ for the 20-25 minute ride.
Credit cards are the safest way to carry money. They provide a record of all your expenses, and offer relatively good exchange rates. You can get cash advances on your credit cards at banks or ATMs, provided you know your PIN.
The takeaway on getting money in SpainPay everything with your travel debit card and forget about hidden fees. Use your debit card to get most of your money after you arrive in Spain. You can get your first wad of cash from an ATM at your arrival airport.
Taxi drivers expect no tip and are happy if you round up in their favor. A tip of 5% of the total fare is considered generous. Long rides or extra help with luggage may merit a tip, but if you're short of change, you'll never hear a complaint.
Barcelona Taxis Payment facilitiesYou can pay your taxi ride with cash or credit card in any of the taxis of Barcelona. If you pay with cash, note that the taxi drivers must have €20.00 of change. It means that the taxi driver may not have change if you pay with a high value banknote.
It is simple to navigate the metro system using the Barcelona metro map which is present on the walls of each of the metro stations. Metro maps are also present in the metro trains themselves making it simple to plot out your journey.
Public transportation with the city area and to the airportWith the Barcelona Card and the Barcelona Card Express you receive free usage of the public transport, with only one ticket. You don't need to buy any additional tickets before the rides.
Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must. You will find fruit stands, sweets, tapas, cheese, and of course meat vendors.
You can buy the T-Casual card at the TMB booth or at one of the ticket machines at the metro stations. If you prefer to have a card before your arrival, you can purchase the T-Casual card online. The prices of the card differ based on the number of zones you'd like to have included.