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Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from R728

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 15/3 and drop-off date of 22/3. 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 14 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 SUV at R728 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 087+

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People carrier

People carrier

R791+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 062+

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Premium

Premium

R981+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R865+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 171+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 089+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R728+

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Compare car hire deals in Madrid, Spain by type

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:

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

Infiniti Q70R981/day
5
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Infiniti Q70
Found 02/13/26
Toyota AvanzaR1 087/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 02/13/26
BMW M3R1 103/day
5
M
A/C
BMW M3
Found 02/13/26

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 R1 039. Data was last updated on 14 February 2026.
Kia SonetR728/day
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A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 02/13/26
Opel Zafira TourerR791/day
5
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Opel Zafira Tourer
Found 02/13/26
Volkswagen MultivanR865/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Multivan
Found 02/13/26

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 R352, which is about 1 154% 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 (R623/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

R367

February

R320

March

R272

April

R543

May

R415

June

R447

July

R623

August

R575

September

R399

October

R431

November

R352

December

R623

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 14 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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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 14 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 468/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 People carrier to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for People carrier 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 14 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 (R35+).

Electric

Electric

R35+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R63+

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