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Popular rental locations in Madrid

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Madrid

Car rental offers in Madrid

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Madrid.

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Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Madrid

Below are the car rental companies in Madrid with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Budget

    8.8 (9604)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.5 (1921)
    From £ 16 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    8.1 (3811)
    From £ 10 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5940)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Thrifty

    8 (5438)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Alamo

    7.7 (8619)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Sixt

    7.6 (3316)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Hertz

    7.6 (6852)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.5 (3331)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.3 (4314)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Goldcar Key'n Go

    7.3 (103)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Drivalia

    7.2 (535)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Clickrent

    7.2 (646)
    From £ 8 / day
  • Europcar

    7 (8061)
    From £ 13 / day
  • Record Go

    7 (1558)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    From £ 17 / day
  • OK Mobility

    6.8 (211)
    From £ 5 / day
  • Rhodium Car Rental

    6.7 (163)
    No rates available
  • InterRent

    6.4 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Goldcar

    5.8 (5469)
    From £ 9 / day
  • Centauro

    4.9 (4936)
    From £ 7 / day
  • Leasys

    8 (904)
    No rates available
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (542)
    No rates available
  • RentalPlus

    8 (53)
    No rates available
  • CITROEN

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Madrid?

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Madrid), January is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Madrid), May is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Madrid), November is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Madrid), February is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. June is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Madrid - When is the most affordable time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Madrid), February is the most affordable time to rent a van with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. May is the peak month for renting a van, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Madrid

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Madrid Guide

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Madrid is the capital of the Mediterranean nation of Spain. Think of Spain and what crosses your mind? Flamenco dancing? Tapas? The great artistic works of Dali, Picasso and Velazquez? All these things are waiting to be discovered here in the bustling modern city of Madrid. Spain’s capital has a history dating back to the 2nd century AD. It has grown to be the EU’s third largest city, yet with a population of around 3.3 million and a modern road network, navigating its streets by car is pleasurable.

Who to Book With
Being a large, thriving city, Madrid has several hundred places to rent vehicles. At the international airport alone, you will find the top firms of Avis, Hertz and Sixt. It is recommended that you book online in advance to secure the best price and to locate the most convenient rental depot.

Best Time to Go
Madrid sees extremely hot summers, with temperatures reaching 40°C. Spring and autumn provide more pleasant weather and plenty of sunshine. That being said, cosmopolitan Madrid is a year-round destination, although do not be surprised to experience snowfall here if visiting during the winter.

Need to Know Essentials
To pick up your rental car, you must provide the following documents:

- An EU driving licence or a valid International Driving Permit
- A second form of picture ID, such as your passport
- The credit card you used to make your booking
- Printed confirmation of your booking or a written reference number

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Driving around some of the older streets of Madrid can be a bit treacherous, with long tail-backs when traffic builds up. This is because, as with most European cities, such routes were built before the age of the motor car and are therefore not designed for modern traffic. Otherwise, Madrid has a good system of arterial roads and an orbital motorway, but nonetheless you can expect traffic jams on these routes at any time of the day.

The airport is located in the northeast of the city, and from here you’ll need to follow the Avenida de Americas major road to reach the centre of the city. To by-pass the city, you’ll need to get onto the A40 orbital road, although this route can be confusing as the road number changes sometimes since the old allocation remains. Road signage in the city can be misleading and taking a wrong turn in Madrid can be a nightmare, so it is recommended you request SatNav with your rental vehicle.

See our guide to Spain for more information on driving here.

Transport

Madrid has a useful underground metro system which is complemented by the urban bus network and suburban rail system. Tickets for public transport are reasonably priced, and if you intend on using the system a lot you should buy a tourist travel pass to get the best deal.

Helpfully, the Madrid public transit authority offers a tourist travel pass which allows you to make unlimited trips on all rail, metro and bus services. These passes can be purchased at all metro stations, at the airport and at municipal tourist offices.

Trains and Metro
Many national network trains from around the country operated by RENFE terminate in Madrid, but the city also has a system of suburban trains known as Cercanias. This system spiders out from a loop in the city centre and is mainly used by Spanish commuters, but can be useful for tourists who wish to cut across the city or travel into the city from the airport. Madrid has the underground Madrid Metro system, which is constantly being improved.

Taxis
There are plenty of licensed metered taxis roaming the streets of Madrid. You can recognise them as they are white vehicles with a red stripe on the front door. If they are available, the green light on top will display ‘libre’ (which means ‘free’). The tariff increases during the night time, although during any time of day taxis in Madrid are fairly expensive to use. Beware of a typical scam where the driver takes you the long way to your destination in order to run up the meter.

Buses
Buses run by EMT cover all of the Madrid metropolitan area. Areas where the rail system does not go are served by bus. Also useful are the night buses, known as ‘buhos’ (‘night owls’) which run at 20-minute intervals along popular routes. Buses are reasonably priced, and you can buy a combined ticket to connect with the rail services of the city. All buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi.

Exploring

It makes sense that while visiting the great capital city of Madrid, you may wish to discover a little more of Spain. There are several decent daytrips heading out of Madrid in all directions. The below are only a few of the many places you can reach by car in just an hour.

Recommended Drives

Segovia - This is an ancient town and a UNESCO World Heritage site that is noted for its preserved architecture from all through the ages, at which the centerpiece must be the Roman aqueduct that runs right through the centre. It is just an hour northwest of Madrid via the A6 motorway.

Aranjuez - This is another UNESCO World Heritage site that is easily accessible from Madrid. It makes an excellent daytrip. Highlights include the Royal Palace and the summer home of the Bourbon Royal Family. To get here, head south out of Madrid on the A4 for 45 minutes.

Toledo - Originally the capital of Spain until it was officially moved to Madrid, the city is yet another UNESCO World Heritage site that is within easy reach of Madrid. Here, you will find plenty of artwork and splendid architecture to keep you impressed. Head southwest out of the city on the A42 for an hour.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Spanish
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • National Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Goldcar Key'n Go
  • Drivalia
  • Clickrent
  • Europcar
  • Record Go
  • Flizzr
  • OK Mobility
  • Rhodium Car Rental
  • InterRent
  • Goldcar
  • Centauro
  • Leasys
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • RentalPlus
  • CITROEN
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