Free
Bicing ~€50/yr
Best for: Unlocking the red bikes and paying for street parking.
Platforms
iOS + Android
Run by
Ajuntament de Barcelona
Bicing
Subscription + unlock
Parking
AREA blue/green zones
Needs
NIE for Bicing
✓The e-bikes make Gràcia's slope a non-issue
✓Handles resident parking zones in the same app
✓Cheapest year-round transport in the city
×Bicing requires a NIE and a Spanish account — not a week-one signup
×Empty docks in the upper districts every morning
From the Apps to download comparison in Barcelona. Prices checked August 2026.