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Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from R483

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Madrid with a pick-up date of 3/4 and drop-off date of 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Madrid, Spain

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Madrid, Spain and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 February 2026.
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There are currently 249 hire locations operating in Madrid spread across 64 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Madrid is small car at R483 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R483+

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Compact

Compact

R517+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 238+

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Standard

Standard

R1 263+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 442+

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Luxury

Luxury

R870+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 431+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R520+

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Compare car hire deals in Madrid, Spain by type

Here are the best Madrid small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Madrid medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Madrid SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10R483/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 02/07/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR517/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 02/07/26
Honda JazzR545/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 02/07/26

Best car hire deals found in Madrid

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Madrid, Spain. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Madrid, Spain with an average daily rate of R922. Data was last updated on 8 February 2026.
Hyundai i10R483/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 02/07/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR517/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 02/07/26
Daihatsu TeriosR520/day
4
M
A/C
Daihatsu Terios
Found 02/07/26

Cheapflights insights for Madrid car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Madrid, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Madrid?

To get the best deal on car hire in Madrid, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R353, which is about 1 161% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Madrid?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Madrid is Europcar (rated 8.6/10 with 3 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.9
Sixt
Sixt
7.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Madrid?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Madrid is March, when you can expect to pay R272/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madrid is July (R625/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R353

February

R305

March

R272

April

R561

May

R417

June

R449

July

R625

August

R577

September

R401

October

R433

November

R353

December

R625

Which car hire company has the most locations in Madrid?

Free2Move has 28 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Madrid at 20.

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Top rental agencies in Madrid, Spain

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Madrid, Spain known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Madrid, Spain. Reviews were last updated on 8 February 2026.

Europcar

8,6
Very Good
3 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,9

Thrifty

7,9
Good
2 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,9

Sixt

7,4
Good
10 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,3

Dollar

8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,4

Budget

7,2
Good
11 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Centauro

5,6
Fair
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,4

Hertz

5,3
Fair
14 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Madrid, Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Madrid for a week from Centauro?

    Hiring a car in Madrid for a week can be a great option for travel. Centauro, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 476/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Madrid?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Madrid for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Madrid for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Madrid are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in March to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Madrid, Spain

Browse car hires by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Madrid, Spain. Deals were last updated on 8 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R50+

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