Madrid car rentals from $8/day

A small compact car is best suited to the tight streets and narrow parking spots common in Madrid. Look at getting something similar to a Volkswagen Polo or Ford Focus. Be mindful that manual cars are far more common in Europe and you will be required to pay a bit extra to rent an automatic.

When driving around Madrid, the standard speed limit is 50 km/h, while in residential areas this is reduced to 30 km/h. On national roads across Spain (referred to as carreteras nacionales) you can drive up to 100 km/h and motorways (autopistas) you can increase to 120 km/h.

On-street parking is difficult and can become expensive very quickly in Madrid. Look at paying for far more secure and convenient underground parking lots, which are located all across the city and close to major attractions. These parking lots will provide you with a greater peace of mind than street parking, as it is common for bumps and scratches to occur on the street as drivers fight for space in the narrow parking spaces.

On average a rental car in Madrid costs $37 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Madrid found in the last 2 weeks is $14.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ok Mobility ($8/day), Centauro ($9/day) and CLICK RENT ($10/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ok Mobility Madrid International Airport 28022 (9 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Madrid. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Madrid is $6.43 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $77 and $103, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Madrid.

Car rental companies onsite at Barajas airport include Record Go, Alamo, Centauro, CLICK RENT, Europcar, Hertz, Ok Mobility, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barajas airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Centauro, Europcar, Hertz, Ok Mobility, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, and keddy by Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Madrid costs $47 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Madrid costs $31 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Madrid costs $80 per day, on average.

In Madrid, cars are most frequently rented at Ok Mobility Madrid International Airport (9 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Madrid costs $247 per week ($35 per day).

On average a rental car in Madrid costs $1,057 per month ($35 per day).

Most car rental providers in Madrid offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Madrid, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 61 car rental agencies in Madrid.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Madrid so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you are traveling to Madrid and are looking for an affordable car rental, consider visiting Goldcar Rental SP. The companies have an array of rental cars that will fit your budget, whether economy or luxury. Goldcar Rental SP car rentals are available at Calle de Tortosa, 10, and Terminal 1, Av. De La Hispanidad.

If you are looking forward to driving in Madrid, consider getting a cheap car rental with an ECO sticker. Unfortunately, environmental zones in Madrid, which include Madrid Centro, Madrid Eliptica, and Madrid M-30, do not permit vehicles without an environmental badge. However, Sixt rental company has electric vehicles, which do not have emissions and are thus accepted within the environmental zones.