Car Rental at Madrid Airport

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Madrid Airport, Madrid, Spain
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500+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
$3.70 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Record-go
$3.95 per day
Compact
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Firefly
$6.37 per day
Economy Elite
Peugeot 2008 or similar
Peugeot 2008
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ok Mobility
$9.18 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Intermediate
VW Golf or similar
VW Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$24.57 / per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$26.04 / per day
Standard
Opel Insignia or similar
Opel Insignia
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$26.89 / per day
Premium
Tesla Model 3 or similar
Tesla Model 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$44.70 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:14 on 2023-06-03. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
Catalan
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+34
Average car rental price
$18.18 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.9
Average gasoline price
$1.79 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.94 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.71 per liter
Madrid Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Madrid is a fascinating city to visit. From its imperial architecture to the holy trinity of art museums (Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza), colorful neighborhoods, and one of the most famous football rivalries in the world, the city has something special for every visitor. But the other appeal of Madrid is that it is located in the heart of the country, so plenty of other interesting destinations are just a short drive away. With that in mind, here are three ideas  for day trips from Madrid. If you'rve visiting during the colder months, you may want to read more about things to do in winter in Madrid.

  • Toledo. Located on the banks of the Tagus River, Toledo is known as the Imperial City and also the City of Three Cultures. Christians, Jews, and Muslims have ruled over the city at different times, all leaving their mark on its culture and character. From the Gothic Toledo Cathedral to the Synagogue of El Tránsito and Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, the city has plenty of religious landmarks, as well as other highlights like the El Greco Museum. Every building and sidestreet breathes history. Located about 75 km (46 miles) south of Madrid, Toledo can be reached in about one hour.
  • Ávila. Another notable historical destination, Ávila’s main claim to fame is its old town. Often called the best-preserved historic city center in all of Spain, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by impressive walls that are themselves one of the city’s main attractions, the old town is home to a number of landmarks, not least of which is the Cathedral of the Saviour that’s about 900 years old. Located about 110 km (68 miles) northwest of the capital, Ávila can be reached in 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Guadarrama National Park. Large and scenic, Guadarrama is the most noticeable nature preserve near Madrid. Named after the mountain range that stretches through the park, Guadarrama is characterized by its snowy peaks, woodlands, small highland lakes, and hiking and climbing opportunities. The area is also home to a lot of birds, not least of which are the Alpine chough and black vulture. Located 120 km (75 miles) northwest of the capital near the medieval city of Segovia, the national park can be reached in about 90 minutes.

Top international routes

Main airlines

Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia Express, Wizz Air, and easyJet

Terminals

The four passenger terminals are T1, T2, T3, and T4. T4 consists of two buildings: T4 and its satellite, T4S. A shuttle bus connects all four terminals. From 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., it runs every five minutes; from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., it runs every ten minutes; and from 2:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., it runs every twenty minutes. Terminals T4 and T4S are connected via an automatic underground train.

Location

Madrid Airport is 13 km (8 miles) from the city’s historic center. Motorways M-14, E-5, R-3, and M-23 and then Calle de O’Donnell lead from the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $14 per day
  • Station wagons - from $23 per day
  • Large cars - from $5 per day
  • Medium cars - from $5 per day
  • Vans - from $15 per day
  • Premium cars - from $45 per day
  • Small cars - from $4 per day
  • SUVs - from $6 per day

Car rental desks

Some are located in the arrivals halls of Terminal 1 and Terminal 4. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a large number of stores, restaurants, cafeterias and bars, lounges, business facilities, currency exchanges with ATMs, and a help desk. Madrid Airport has three luggage storage facilities. In Terminal 1, the luggage office is located on floor 0, in front of baggage claim 2. In Terminal 2, the luggage office is located on floor 1, in the arrivals hall. In Terminal 4, the luggage office is located on floor 0, in the arrivals hall. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

Two gas stations, both called Gasolina Repsol, are close to Terminal 4. Both have the same address as the airport and are open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. There are numerous other gas stations nearby.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Barcelona (611 km / 379 mi)
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  • Oviedo (459 km / 285 mi)
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  • Valencia (358 km / 222 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
8.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 8.4
  • Terminal facilities 8.2
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.8
  • Lounge 7.8

Madrid Airport (MAD)

  • IATA: MAD
  • ICAO: LEMD
  • Name: Madrid Airport (MAD)
  • Distance from city: 8.1 miles / 13 km

Top 20 Locations near Madrid Airport

  1. 9.7 km / 6.0 miles away
  2. 13.5 km / 8.4 miles away
  3. 210.1 km / 130.6 miles away
  4. 258.2 km / 160.4 miles away
  5. 285.3 km / 177.3 miles away
  6. 294.4 km / 182.9 miles away
  7. 309.6 km / 192.4 miles away
  8. 313.4 km / 194.7 miles away
  9. 318.0 km / 197.6 miles away
  10. 327.9 km / 203.7 miles away
  11. 355.9 km / 221.1 miles away
  12. 364.5 km / 226.5 miles away
  13. 367.0 km / 228.0 miles away
  14. 395.7 km / 245.9 miles away
  15. 398.4 km / 247.6 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Reus Airport from $13.58 per day
    405.2 km / 251.8 miles away
  17. 417.8 km / 259.6 miles away
  18. 426.1 km / 264.8 miles away
  19. 431.2 km / 267.9 miles away
  20. 463.4 km / 287.9 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Madrid Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Madrid Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Madrid Airport
$14.09
January
$14.34
February
$18.90
March
$31.01
April
$21.19
May
$37.44
June
$58.04
July
$40.32
August
$24.59
September
$28.86
October
$17.91
November
$34.72
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Madrid Airport is January — when rental costs average $14.09 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $58.04 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Madrid Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average rental length at Madrid Airport
8
January
8
February
9
March
9
April
9
May
10
June
10
July
8
August
9
September
8
October
8
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Madrid Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Madrid Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Madrid Airport in August, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Madrid Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
70%
January
67%
February
96%
March
105%
April
108%
May
131%
June
151%
July
153%
August
111%
September
84%
October
51%
November
74%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Record-go, Centauro, Ok Mobility, Goldcar, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $4 per day
Cheapest supplier Goldcar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Record-go Opel Corsa 5 1 Small cars
Record-go Fiat 500X 5 3 Medium cars
Record-go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Seat Arona 5 2 SUVs
Record-go Seat Ateca 4 3 SUVs
Goldcar Fiat Panda 3 2 Small cars
Record-go Ford Kuga 4 3 SUVs
Centauro Toyota C-HR 4 3 Medium cars
Centauro Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Record-go Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Israel
Seat Arona
May 9, 2023
We took unlimited km And did around trip Was great
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Juke
April 27, 2023
Just driving on the open road! Beautiful country!
Turkey
Citro?n C4 Aut.
April 24, 2023
Everything was great
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
April 6, 2023
had amazing time in both Madrid and Barcelona.
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
March 16, 2023
Churches, cathedrals, wineries, the countryside & the people.
Bahrain
Peugeot 2008
December 26, 2022
great place to visit, hiring the car saved me a lot, lovely atmosphere and people are friendly
United States of America (USA)
Seat Leon STW
December 2, 2022
Travelled for a full month and hit all four corners of Spain, from Costa del Sol and Costa Brava to the Basque Country and Galicia. San Sebastián and Begur both stand out as places we will likely return to.
United States of America (USA)
Toyota CH-R
October 13, 2022
No mood to share.
United States of America (USA)
Renault Trafic
October 7, 2022
Beautiful countries and cities visited
India
Opel Zafira
September 30, 2022
We enjoyed in spain kindly ask car agent to reverse our car security deposit
Denmark
VW Polo
September 19, 2022
Many beautiful towns visited
Belarus
Fiat 500
September 8, 2022
Journey to the sea!
United States of America (USA)
Renault Trafic
August 2, 2022
Held 8 people, with luggage. Decent mileage. No a/c vents in back but we turned it up so the people in the third row weren't sweltering (this was in July in Spain!).
United States of America (USA)
Opel Mokka
July 29, 2022
Was an excellent trip lots of places visited. You had a great Country.
United States of America (USA)
Kia Sportage
June 3, 2022
Being unfamiliar with the vehicle and the complexity of configuring the vehicle defaults, the default settings were annoying. The NAV volumen setting was set to 0 (zero), and was blocking the Google Maps interactive voice instructions, and the strict (really annoying beeping) alert OUT-OF-LANE track setting should be adjusted by the car rental as they are familiar with the vehicle.
France
Seat Leon
April 27, 2022
Car in good condition, rental agency available in the airport, good worth for value
United States of America (USA)
Toyota C-HR
April 12, 2022
I traveled from Madrid to Costa Blanka, it was a great trip as the car was safe and brand new.
Kuwait
Opel Astra STW
January 10, 2022
Andalucia was beautiful
Switzerland
Toyota Aygo
August 3, 2021
Cordoba and Sevilla are must see towns
Croatia
Nissan Qashqai
May 17, 2021
Great crew at Madrid Office, helpful and kind. I got a free upgrade to a much better model. Would recommend it to friends, anytime
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
October 20, 2020
I used the car to visit Segovia, Avila, El Escorial and Toledo. These are all wonderful historic places but just a bit too far out of Madrid to do on a day trip, so travelling between them by car really provided me with a great holiday
Spain
Renault Clio
September 8, 2020
As long as the Covid alarm lasts make sure the car rental company that provides the car is located at the airport. Otherwise, you might be faced with irregular shuttle service. I ended up paying an additional 20€ to the premises of OK Rental outside the airport
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Micra
March 31, 2020
I love Madrid been there 4 times already. Get a GPS it is very needed in a big city!!
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
September 28, 2019
Driving in the city centre can be a bit hectic and lots of traffic but as we needed the car to take a trip to the outskirts of Madrid, it was worth it given limited alternatives.
Canada
Ford Ka
June 15, 2019
Traffic is far too busy to manage when unfamiliar with language and location
United States of America (USA)
Mercedes-Benz Clase A
June 5, 2019
All good in Madrid
United States of America (USA)
Audi A4
June 9, 2018
Spent time to North, not MADRID

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
64
Total rental companies
23
Average daily price
$18.18
Lowest daily price
$3.70
Total cars available
411

Top 23 Suppliers at Madrid Airport in 2023

SIXT
Exceptional 9.2 / 34 reviews
+34871180192
Terminal 1 & 4, 28042 Madrid
$27 - $169
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Centauro
Exceptional 9 / 290 reviews
+34966360360
Calle Trespaderne 17,28042 Madrid
$18 - $55
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Enterprise
Exceptional 9 / 45 reviews
+34912750995
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport, 28042 Madrid
$25 - $124
Europcar
Exceptional 9 / 17 reviews
+34911505000
Aeropuerto Madrid Adolfo Suarez T1, Terminal 1, 28042 Madrid
$24 - $309
Working hours
Mon:06:59-23:59
Tue:06:59-23:59
Wed:06:59-23:59
Thu:06:59-23:59
Fri:06:59-23:59
Sat:06:59-23:59
Sun:06:59-23:59
Record-go
Excellent 8.9 / 838 reviews
+34936192468
Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suarez, Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain
$4 - $54
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Alamo
Excellent 8.9 / 105 reviews
+34912750995
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport, 28042 Madrid
$23 - $109
Avis
Excellent 8.8 / 10 reviews
+34902200162
Aeropuerto De Madrid Barajas, Madrid, 28042
$27 - $147
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-22:30
Sun:08:00-22:30
National
Excellent 8.7 / 7 reviews
+34912750995
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, APMADRID ADOLFO SUAREZ T1-T4
$26 - $132
KeynGo
Excellent 8.6 / 4 reviews
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.6 / 13 reviews
+34902200162
Madrid Apt T1 & T4 Service
$23 - $150
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-22:30
Sun:08:00-22:30
Thrifty
Excellent 8.6 / 7 reviews
+34913937228
Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid
$22 - $26
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 35 reviews
+34902105055
Aeropuerto Madrid Adolfo Suarez T1, Terminal 1, 28042 Madrid
$20 - $26
Working hours
Mon:06:59-23:59
Tue:06:59-23:59
Wed:06:59-23:59
Thu:06:59-23:59
Fri:06:59-23:59
Sat:06:59-23:59
Sun:06:59-23:59
Hertz
Excellent 8.5 / 8 reviews
+34902305230 / +34913937229
Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid
$26 - $32
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Alquicoche
Excellent 8.5 / 5 reviews
+34902757022 / +34623568047 / +34623579968
Aeropuerto De Madrid Adolfo Suarez S/N
$33 - $92
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-21:00
Fri:09:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
Ok Mobility
Excellent 8.5 / 221 reviews
+34971126880
Av. de Aragón, 394, 28022 Madrid
$6 - $90
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Ok Rent A Car
Excellent 8.4
+34971126880 / 902360636
Avenida de Aragón 394
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Click&Rent
Click&Rent
Excellent 8.4
+34971730696
Calle Lola Flores 20, 28022 Madrid
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Goldcar
Excellent 8.3 / 187 reviews
+34918341400
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, Terminal 1, 28042 Madrid
$4 - $5
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Flexways
Flexways
Excellent 8.3 / 1 reviews
+5491152599877
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD)
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.2 / 11 reviews
902305230
TERMINALS 1 AND 4
$20 - $27
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Excellent 8.2
+34623568047
Madrid Airport
$31 - $103
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-19:00
Fri:09:00-19:00
Sat:09:00-15:00
Sun:09:00-15:00
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8 / 62 reviews
+34666500437 / +34913054329
Terminal 1
$5 - $24
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Interrent
Very good 7.1 / 41 reviews
+34918340262
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, Terminal 1, 28042 Madrid
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
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