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Madrid car hire information
| Pick-up location | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van |
| Hire locations | 201 |
| Airport locations | 44 |
| Popular agencies | Goldcar Rental SP, Record Go, Ok Mobility |
Cheap car hire in Madrid
| Economy | €7/day |
| Compact | €9/day |
| Intermediate | €9/day |
| Mini | €7/day |
| Passenger van | €17/day |
| Compact SUV | €9/day |
| Intermediate SUV | €10/day |
| Compact estate car | €10/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Madrid
- Madrid is wonderfully located in central Spain, providing the opportunity to easily explore nearby cities such as Valencia, Zaragoza, and Barcelona. The outskirts of Madrid are filled with countrysides rich in lakes, romantic wineries, towering mountains, and historically significant buildings such as El Escorial, former residence of the King of Spain. Renting a car will give you the ability to see the stunning mountain ranges of Sierra de Guadarrama, Sierra del Norte, or Sierra de Gredos, which flank the nation’s capital. The smaller rural towns of Segovia and Ávila are within close proximity to these mountain ranges and are a terrific representation of Spanish life and its medieval charm.
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid – Barajas Airport is the main international airport located 8 miles from the city center. There are two car hire locations within the airport, in Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. Large hire companies such as Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, and Sixt have counters at both terminals; however, it is best that, once you assess your hire options on KAYAK, you confirm the best pickup location with your chosen company. Once you have your hire car it will only take you approximately 40 minutes to drive to the center of Madrid; the M14 and M40 bypass roads are the best routes to take.
- Especially around the congested city center, Madrid drivers have a tendency for taking any advantage on the road possible and will squeeze into small gaps. Be wary of this and continually check the cars around you, as conditions can change very quickly. It is vital that you acquire and carry an International Driver’s License before renting a car in Spain or elsewhere internationally; this license is designed to provide a commonly recognizable form of identification. Please keep in mind that it can take a few weeks to receive your license in the mail following application, so it is best to organize this with ample time left before your travels.
- Madrid is a busy city at the best of times, and during rush hour (between 6 pm and 9 pm), the roads congest and the traffic network does its best to cope. In addition to the common morning commute that fills a major city’s roads, Madrid experiences a lunchtime rush hour from 1 pm to 3 pm when many workers take a long lunch break.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Madrid for €26 or less
- Book your car hire in Madrid at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact car hire in Madrid are around 86% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Madrid
What type of car is recommended for driving in Madrid?
A small compact car is best suited to the tight streets and narrow parking spots common in Madrid. Look at getting something similar to a Volkswagen Polo or Ford Focus. Be mindful that manual cars are far more common in Europe and you will be required to pay a bit extra to rent an automatic.
What’s the speed limit in Madrid?
When driving around Madrid, the standard speed limit is 50 km/h, while in residential areas this is reduced to 30 km/h. On national roads across Spain (referred to as carreteras nacionales) you can drive up to 100 km/h and motorways (autopistas) you can increase to 120 km/h.
Where are the best places to park in Madrid?
On-street parking is difficult and can become expensive very quickly in Madrid. Look at paying for far more secure and convenient underground parking lots, which are located all across the city and close to major attractions. These parking lots will provide you with a greater peace of mind than street parking, as it is common for bumps and scratches to occur on the street as drivers fight for space in the narrow parking spaces.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Madrid?
On average a car hire in Madrid costs €33 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Madrid?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Record Go (€7/day), Goldcar Rental SP (€9/day) and Ok Mobility (€17/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Record Go Madrid Airport null (14 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Madrid?
The average price of fuel in Madrid is €6.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €79 and €105, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Madrid?
Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Madrid.
Which car hire agencies are at Barajas airport (MAD)?
Car hire companies onsite at Barajas airport include Dickmanns, Record Go, Alamo, Ok Mobility, Rhodium, Solo Rent a Car, Goldcar Rental SP, Centauro, CLICK RENT and keddy by Europcar.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Barajas airport (MAD)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barajas airport to off-airport locations include Dickmanns, Alamo, Ok Mobility, Goldcar Rental SP, Centauro, keddy by Europcar and Europcar.
How can I find car hires near me in Madrid?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Madrid?
A Compact car hire in Madrid costs €7 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Madrid?
An Economy car hire in Madrid costs €8 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Madrid?
A Special car hire in Madrid costs €8 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Madrid?
In Madrid, cars are most frequently rented at Record Go Madrid Airport (14 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Madrid?
On average a car hire in Madrid costs €234 per week (€33 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Madrid?
On average a car hire in Madrid costs €1,002 per month (€33 per day).
Which car hire companies in Madrid have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car hire companies in Madrid which have updated their car hire health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo and Europcar
Madrid car rental reviews and directory
Sixt
7.2
Good
33 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.1
8 locations in Madrid
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
6.0 Okay
Aug 2022
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2019
Pros:
Staff Friendly. Drop off was tough. The address for the drop off brought us to an obscure neighborhood near the airport. The Madrid terminals 1 and 4 were hard to find.Cons:
I'm not sure we got the final bill yet. We were supposed to get an email.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
Due to error on entering the date of arrival in Madrid ( put in the flight date forgetting it was an overnight flight), they canceled my reservation. They said they did not have the van I ordered. I asked about a smaller car and they refused. Thy offered was a bigger car at TWICE $. Went to Avis.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Excellent customer service.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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Our reservation was for 4 PM, but arrived an hour earlier. We were told the car was not available.Hertz
6.7
Okay
69 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.3
7 locations in Madrid
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
5.2 Fair
Aug 2020
Cons:
Its the 2nd time that I rent a car online, and the insurance they offer on their page, its not acceptable on the day of pick up!4.4 Mediocre
Mar 2020
Pros:
Yes, but the process is unnecessarily deceptive. The pricing seems favorable but than they hit you with exhorbidant insurance costs that exceed the actual rental cost. These costs are hidden until your at the counter. Lots of other add-on costs. VERY unpleasant process. I expected more from HERTZ.Cons:
Address my comments above!!!!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Reservation without prepayment. Quick unlock funds.Cons:
Prosper !10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Excellent service from staff.Cons:
While in Europe, the gps provided with the car didn't use the quickest routes to different destinations. I tried numerous ways to use it but the directions were always the long route. I ended up using an offline map application on my phone for the correct and quickest route. This is disappointing since I paid a total of $110 for the gps that was inaccurate.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
8 locations in Madrid
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9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2018
Cons:
They don't automatically send the invoice for the final charge. Very long wait time on the phone (>15 min) to request it.Thrifty
8.1
Very Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.7
8 locations in Madrid
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
Cons:
More cars available in Madrid and a drop off option in the city of Zaragoza versus at the airport. I had to pay €120 more for an available car two hours earlier.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Great car, great staffCons:
Nothing8.0 Very Good
Sep 2018
Pros:
I rented car in spain,after explaining to customer service person that I would be doing quite a bit of driving she suggested an upgrade. I got a larger car that used diesel,a bit less expensive and better mileage.It worked out better for us,since 3 of us were traveling and all suitcases were able to fit in trunk.Happy with my rental.2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
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Hi, I went to Madrid Airport to pick up my car with the price of 140 EUR and an insurance that I already paid for 55$. But when I went to the agent desk, he told me that the insurance is fake and that I have to pay almost 450 EUR for both car rent and insurance which was completely outrageous. In the end, I had to cancel my booking. Please fix this or terminate your contract with companies like Thrifty which will only bring a bad name to your reputation.6.0 Okay
Jul 2017
Pros:
car was fine for our purposes & good on mileageCons:
Really hard sell trying to get us to take the insurance on the car, when we refused (we already purchased insurance) the service became surly anf unfriendly.7.6 Good
Jun 2017
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what was advertised as in terminal drop-off was actually a long walk away from the terminal 2, where our flight was leaving fromBudget
8.1
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.6
7 locations in Madrid