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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 R383, which is about 1 221% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Madrid?

In Madrid, the most affordable car hire company right now is Goldcar Rental SP, offering prices from just R349,12/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Record Go, with rates starting at R349,62/day.

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 8.2/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
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 R333/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madrid is July (R649/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

R383

February

R450

March

R333

April

R583

May

R433

June

R466

July

R649

August

R599

September

R416

October

R450

November

R366

December

R649

Which car hire company has the most locations in Madrid?

Free2Move has 29 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 10 March 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

8,2
Very Good
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

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
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

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 10 March 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Madrid for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 872/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.

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 10 March 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 (R58+).

Electric

Electric

R58+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R76+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R70+

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