I am planning to travel to Barcelona with my girlfriend next month and am interested in transportation. Should we rent a car there? I have heard that the metro is quite good, but we would also like to visit several coastal towns nearby.

To be honest, it depends on your plans. Public transport in central Barcelona works great – the metro connects all areas. But if you're planning day trips to places like Sitges or Montserrat, having a car definitely opens up more possibilities. We ended up renting a car for three days just for trips along the coast. The process of getting the car was simple, and parking wasn't as bad as I expected if you book a spot in advance. Just be careful on the narrow streets of Gracia! If you decide to take that route, you can rent a car in Barcelona at https://getrentacar.com/en-US/spain/barcelona .