Car Rental in Madrid (Downtown)
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Toyota Aygo
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
3
$44.92
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Seat Leon
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
$60.22
per day
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Seat Ibiza
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
$45.84
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
$50.67
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
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Nissan Qashqai
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$56.31
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Opel Insignia
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
$58.01
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Seat Alhambra
or similar
Manual
7
1
A/C
5
$96.07
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Opel Vivaro
or similar
Manual
9
4
A/C
4
$99.04
per day
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:48 on 16/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Madrid (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Madrid (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Madrid (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
or
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h
or
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.94 per liter or $7.34 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.74 per liter or $6.59 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.21 per liter or $8.37 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Madrid (Downtown)
- Madrid Atocha Train Stationfrom $16.48 per day2.1 km / 1.3 miles away
- Madrid Chamartin Train Stationfrom $15.64 per day6.5 km / 4.04 miles away
- Madrid Airportfrom $9.07 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- Burgos Train Stationfrom $26.11 per day217.5 km / 135.15 miles away
- Zaragoza Train Stationfrom $17.99 per day269.5 km / 167.46 miles away
- Valencia Airportfrom $8.57 per day290.5 km / 180.51 miles away
- Valencia Train Stationfrom $13.63 per day299.7 km / 186.22 miles away
- Castellon Airportfrom $58.45 per day317.6 km / 197.35 miles away
- Bilbao (Downtown)from $28.27 per day322.4 km / 200.33 miles away
- Bilbao Airportfrom $3.65 per day327 km / 203.19 miles away
- Santander Airportfrom $17.79 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Alicante Airportfrom $21.06 per day357.2 km / 221.95 miles away
- Granada Airportfrom $20.26 per day359 km / 223.07 miles away
- Region de Murcia International Airportfrom $11.63 per day363.6 km / 225.93 miles away
- Seville Airportfrom $13.66 per day384.8 km / 239.1 miles away
- Asturias Airportfrom $7.33 per day400.9 km / 249.11 miles away
- Almeria Airportfrom $28.21 per day412.7 km / 256.44 miles away
- Reus Airportfrom $19.54 per day415.2 km / 257.99 miles away
- Malaga Train Stationfrom $21.20 per day417.1 km / 259.17 miles away
- Malaga Airportfrom $13.96 per day422.1 km / 262.28 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
C/ Ronda de Atocha 10, 28012, Madrid
Spain
B
National
Alamo, Estacion Ave, 28045 Madrid
When to book in Madrid (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Madrid (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Madrid (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month June | |
| A good deal $50 | Cheapest supplier National | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Madrid (Downtown)
$130
$65
$0
$83
in January
Jan
$44
in February
Feb
$53
in March
Mar
$63
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$118
in June
Jun
$66
in July
Jul
$54
in August
Aug
$90
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$99
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Madrid (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $42.23 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $118.23 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Madrid (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Madrid (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Madrid (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
1.3 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.9 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
0.9 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Madrid (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Madrid (Downtown)
12
6
0
1 day in January
Jan
1 day in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
1 day in June
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, SIXT, Centauro |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Vans, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | National |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | Citroen C4 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Peugeot 308 | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| National | Seat Ibiza | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| National | Opel Zafira | 5 | 1 | Van |
| National | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Audi Q5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| National | Peugeot 508 STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagon |
| SIXT | Peugeot 408 | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| National | Opel Combo | 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Peugeot 5008 | 5 | 2 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$64
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
123
Top 2 suppliers in Madrid (Downtown) in 2025
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$60 - $178
per day
C/ Ronda de Atocha 10, 28012, Madrid
Spain
+34871180192
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-21:00
Tue
07:00-21:00
Wed
07:00-21:00
Thu
07:00-21:00
Fri
07:00-21:00
Sat
07:00-21:00
Sun
07:00-21:00
National
8.1
Very Good
10 reviews
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
7.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$45 - $145
per day
Alamo, Estacion Ave, 28045 Madrid
+34915061846
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:00
Tue
08:00-23:00
Wed
08:00-23:00
Thu
08:00-23:00
Fri
08:00-23:00
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:00
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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