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The city of Madrid marks kilometre 0 of the Spanish motorway network: from here, with a hire car, you can reach practically any point in the country.
Whether you just want to make a day trip or travel to a distant region of Spain, renting a car in Madrid allows you total freedom to determine the itinerary and pace of your holiday.
You could set out to discover historic cities such as Toledo, Segovia and Avila, visit the birthplace of the author of Don Quixote, discover little-known villages or reach the start of the most fascinating hiking trails around the capital. Add a dash of adventure and independence to your Madrid holiday by hiring a car!
Remember, however, that even in a city as large as Madrid with many car rental offices, it is always a good idea to book your car online before departure. Booking well in advance allows you to find the best deals: the less money you spend on the car, the more you have left to spend during your holiday!
Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the airport of Madrid, to book click here.
The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Madrid varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
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Most tourists who like to rent a car for their holidays choose to pick up their car directly at the airport. This is usually the best choice because car rental offices at the airport usually have extended opening hours and multilingual staff, plus having a car on arrival allows you to leave right away and not waste any time!
There are several car rental companies at Madrid-Barajas Airport, including Avis, Sixt, Goldcar, OK Rent a Car, Hertz-Firefly, Centauro, Thrifty, EuropCar-InterRent, Budget, Enterprise. Picking up your car at the airport gives you a wide choice of models to choose from, with a variety of prices and services.
Car hire offices are located in terminals 1 and 4. The airport is only 12 km from the centre of Madrid, but the travel time from the airport to the city varies greatly depending on traffic.
Of course, there are not only car rental agencies at the airport: all international and many local companies have offices in different parts of the city of Madrid. You can therefore choose to rent a car in the city if you prefer.
It is usually easier to rent the car at the airport, but choosing an office in the city can be a convenient solution if you only want to use the car for a day trip.
Madrid is a very large and chaotic city, so drive carefully if you decide to use your car in the city. Traffic regulations are very similar to those in Europe, so driving in Spain is generally not difficult.
As in all big cities, parking in Madrid can be a problem and if you don’t pay attention to local regulations you might get a fine. Particularly in central areas, free parking is often limited to certain time slots.
There are a number of public and private pay car parks where you can leave your car safely; to pay for public parking you can download some convenient apps.
Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Madrid.
To reserve a car in Madrid a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Madrid allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Madrid always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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