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English-speaking driving school & license exchange in Barcelona
Lessons in English make the rules and the test process easier to follow.
English-speaking driving schools and license-exchange gestorías in Barcelona, from full courses to converting a foreign license.
We've verified 8 English-speaking driving schools & license exchange across Barcelona, each with a checkable sign that they work in English. Choose your neighbourhood below or tell us what you need.
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English driving school & license exchange in Eixample
Barcelona's grand 19th-century grid: wide boulevards, Gaudí landmarks like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and the city's business and shopping core. Home to the largest international community in Barcelona.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Poblenou
A former industrial district turned tech and creative hub, loft-style buildings, beachfront promenade, and a young international crowd. Right on the coast in Sant Martí.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Leafy, upscale and quiet, Barcelona's most established residential district for international families, close to several of the city's international schools.
3 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Les Corts
A calm, residential district best known as home to Camp Nou, popular with international families who want good schools and private healthcare close by.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Diagonal Mar & Vila Olímpica
Barcelona's modern beachfront district: marina views, high-rise apartments and the 1992 Olympic waterfront. One of the city's most international, sea-view neighbourhoods.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Gràcia
A bohemian, village-like neighbourhood of small squares, independent shops and a strong café culture, home to one of Barcelona's largest European communities.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in El Born & Barri Gòtic
Barcelona's medieval old town: narrow stone streets, Santa Maria del Mar, Plaça Reial and the Picasso Museum. The historic centre, dense with visitors, expats and long-term international residents alike.
2 verifiedEnglish driving school & license exchange in Sants
A working residential district around Barcelona-Sants, the city's main train station, popular with families and professionals for its good-value housing and easy transport connections.
2 verifiedDriving School & License Exchange specialties in Barcelona
Looking for something specific? Each specialty page lists only the English-speaking driving schools & license exchange that mention it.
Driving Schools & License Exchange in Barcelona
At a glance
We have verified 8 English-speaking driving schools & license exchange in Barcelona. Specialties covered include foreign license exchange, license renewal, medical fitness certificate, 5 exam zones covered or car & motorcycle licenses.
| Language | Professionals |
|---|---|
| English | 8 of 8 |
| Spanish | 8 of 8 |
| Catalan | 3 of 8 |
| Arabic | 1 of 8 |
| French | 1 of 8 |
All 8 are listed below. Contact details and links for the first 3 are open, tell us what you need and we will email you the other 5 with contact details and typical prices.
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4.6(518 on Google)Via Augusta, 261, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Speaks: English, Spanish
Their published price: Intensive driving course, two weeks (traffic fee, lessons and exam not included) €640 (+1 more)
Carrer de Lepant, 325, Eixample
Speaks: English, Spanish
Their published price: Driving lesson (licence B) €38.90 per lesson (+3 more)
Carrer de Cornet i Mas, 69, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Speaks: English, Spanish
Price not verified · Typical in Barcelona: Practical driving lesson €29 to €45
Poblenou
Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan
Their published price: Driving licence medical certificate: first issue €45 (+2 more)
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Speaks: English, Spanish
Price not verified · Typical in Barcelona: Practical driving lesson €29 to €45
Les Corts
Speaks: English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Price not verified · Typical in Barcelona: Practical driving lesson €29 to €45
Fòrum-Diagonal Mar
Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan
Their published price: Driving licence renewal medical certificate (with web booking; €47.32 without) €39.99
Gràcia
Speaks: English, Spanish, Catalan
Their published price: Driving licence medical certificate: first issue €39 (+1 more)
About English-speaking driving schools & license exchange in Barcelona
You may also be looking for a driving lessons, driving licence exchange or autoescuela (in Spanish: autoescuela). People contact an English-speaking driving school & license exchange in Barcelona for full course (theory + practical), license exchange (eu/non-eu), refresher / confidence lessons, intensive course or motorcycle license.
English-first
No language barrier, ever.
Eight neighbourhoods
Matched near where you live or work.
Verified
A checkable English signal for each.
Typical prices in Barcelona, 2026
- Practical driving lesson€29 to €45
- Full car licence (category B) in Barcelona€800 to €1,500
- DGT fee to exchange a foreign car licence€28.87
Typical market ranges from published sources, not the fees of any professional listed here.
Guides on driving schools & license exchange and related topics
Learning to Drive in Barcelona in English: DGT Test Guide
Learning to drive from scratch in Spain is a different process from exchanging a foreign licence. Here's how it actually works in English, and the real pass mark on the official theory test.
Read the guideHow Much Does a Driving Licence Cost in Spain? 2026 Guide
Budget roughly €800 to €1,500 in Barcelona once lessons, exam fees and the medical are included. Here is where the money goes.
Read the guideExchange Your Driving Licence in Spain: Test Rules and 6-Month Deadline
UK licence holders can swap without a test. US licence holders cannot. Here is the deadline, the paperwork and the costs, before the clock runs out.
Read the guideQuestions
How do I find an English-speaking driving school & license exchange in Barcelona?
Pick your neighbourhood below or tell us what you need, and you'll see the English-speaking driving schools & license exchange we've verified in Barcelona, 8 at the moment. Submitting your details unlocks the full ranked list by email with contact details and a map link for each.
How do you know a driving school & license exchange really speaks English?
We only list a professional after finding an explicit, checkable signal that they work in English, such as a review, their business name or their website, cross-checked against their real address on Google Maps. We don't guess.
Which parts of Barcelona do you cover for driving school & license exchange searches?
Eixample, Poblenou, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Les Corts, Diagonal Mar & Vila Olímpica, Gràcia, El Born & Barri Gòtic or Sants. Each has its own page with the English-speaking driving schools & license exchange we've verified there.
I'm looking for a driving lessons or autoescuela in Barcelona, is this the right place?
Yes. This page covers English-speaking driving schools & license exchange, which includes what people often search for as driving lessons, driving licence exchange or autoescuela, or in Spanish, autoescuela.
Who is the best English-speaking driving school & license exchange in Barcelona?
There's no single "best", the right one depends on your neighbourhood, your specific need and your budget. What we do instead: verify a real, checkable English-speaking signal for every listing, never a guess, and sort by genuine Google rating and review count so the highest-rated, most-reviewed options surface first in your area.
Is it free to use?
Yes, always. We're paid by professionals who want to be found by you, never by you.
Can I take the Spanish driving theory test in English?
Yes, the DGT allows foreign residents to sit the official theory test in English. It has 30 questions and requires at least 27 correct to pass.
Read the full guide with sourcesHow much does a driving licence cost in Barcelona?
In 2026 the total for a car licence typically ranges from about €800 to €1,500, including registration, theory, the DGT exam fee, a medical certificate and practical lessons.
Read the full guide with sourcesHow long do I have to exchange my driving licence in Spain?
Generally six months from the start of legal residency. Count from registration or your residence card, whichever came first, and do not leave it to the last week.
Read the full guide with sources