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Citroen C4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$31.26
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.70
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
$42.23
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Peugeot 408
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$35.95
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$38.51
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$44.30
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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CUPRA Terramar
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.10
per day
Rental office
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BMW X2
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.72
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:10 on 11/11/26. 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 10, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Madrid (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$41 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
$1.83 per liter or $6.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.15 per liter or $8.12 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Madrid (Downtown)
- Madrid Atocha Train Stationfrom $11.21 per day2.1 km / 1.3 miles away
- Madrid Chamartin Train Stationfrom $15.95 per day6.5 km / 4.04 miles away
- Madrid Airportfrom $6.86 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- Burgos Train Stationfrom $13.04 per day217.5 km / 135.15 miles away
- Zaragoza Train Stationfrom $10.81 per day269.5 km / 167.46 miles away
- Valencia Airportfrom $2.88 per day290.5 km / 180.51 miles away
- Valencia Train Stationfrom $9.34 per day299.7 km / 186.22 miles away
- Castellon Airportfrom $34.05 per day317.6 km / 197.35 miles away
- Bilbao (Downtown)from $13.17 per day322.4 km / 200.33 miles away
- Bilbao Airportfrom $2.73 per day327 km / 203.19 miles away
- Santander Airportfrom $5.11 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Alicante Airportfrom $1.57 per day357.2 km / 221.95 miles away
- Granada Airportfrom $3.16 per day359 km / 223.07 miles away
- Region de Murcia International Airportfrom $3.54 per day363.6 km / 225.93 miles away
- Seville Airportfrom $3.24 per day384.8 km / 239.1 miles away
- Asturias Airportfrom $4.97 per day400.9 km / 249.11 miles away
- Almeria Airportfrom $5.54 per day412.7 km / 256.44 miles away
- Reus Airportfrom $10.62 per day415.2 km / 257.99 miles away
- Malaga Train Stationfrom $4.08 per day417.1 km / 259.17 miles away
- Malaga Airportfrom $1.89 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
Free2move
C. del Dr. Esquerdo, 62, Retiro, 28007 Madrid, Spain
C
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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $161 | A good deal $37 | Cheapest supplier Free2move | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Madrid (Downtown)
$160
$80
$0
$77
in January
Jan
$52
in February
Feb
$90
in March
Mar
$60
in April
Apr
$51
in May
May
$68
in June
Jun
$51
in July
Jul
$77
in August
Aug
$46
in September
Sep
$146
in October
Oct
$56
in November
Nov
$68
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Madrid (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $45.92 per day. This is 71% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $145.56 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 Madrid (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Madrid (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
4.8
2.4
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.3 times in April
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
0.3 times in June
Jun
0.6 times in July
Jul
4.4 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.9 times in December
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 February the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Madrid (Downtown)
11
6
0
4 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National, SIXT, Free2move |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, vans, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Free2move |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | SEAT Arona | 5 | SUV |
| National | Opel Zafira | 5 | Van |
| National | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 4 | Medium car |
| National | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | SUV |
| National | Opel Astra STW | 5 | Station wagon |
| SIXT | Peugeot E-208 | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Citroen Berlingo | 5 | Van |
| National | Seat Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| National | Peugeot 5008 | 4 | Van |
| National | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 10, 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at $46 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at $146. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Madrid (Downtown) is August, while the least popular month is April.
Madrid (Downtown) hosts: SIXT, Free2move, National. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
National (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$41
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
133
Top 3 suppliers in Madrid (Downtown) in 2026
SIXT
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$35–$101
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
Free2move
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$31–$36
per day
C. del Dr. Esquerdo, 62, Retiro, 28007 Madrid, Spain
+34676250827
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Mon
09:30-13:30; 15:00-17:00
Tue
09:30-13:30; 15:00-17:00
Wed
09:30-13:30; 15:00-17:00
Thu
09:30-13:30; 15:00-17:00
Fri
09:30-13:30; 15:00-17:00
National
7.9
Average
13 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
7.3
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.2
$42–$88
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
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