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Madrid, Spain car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Madrid, Spain. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 April 2026.

Most popular company

GOLDCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R30,81

Average price per day

R528

Cheapest price per day

R266
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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 R404, which is about 1 258% 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 8.2/10 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
7.3

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Madrid is November, when you can expect to pay R370/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madrid is July (R656/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

R387

February

R454

March

R471

April

R589

May

R438

June

R471

July

R656

August

R623

September

R421

October

R454

November

R370

December

R656

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 21.

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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 2 April 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

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,8

Thrifty

7,9
Good
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,9

Sixt

7,3
Good
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,2

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

5,2
Fair
15 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,0

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 2 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Madrid?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R528/day when booking a car hire in Madrid. The absolute best deal a user found was for R266/day from Record Go, booked on Mar. 28.

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

    Hiring a car in Madrid for a week can be a great option for travel. Goldcar Rental SP, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 711/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 does it cost to rent a car in Madrid for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Madrid can be found for about R11 618, with the average price for a rental being around R387 a day. Book with Record Go, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 79% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Madrid.

Car hires by fuel type in Madrid, Spain

Browse car hires by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. Deals were last updated on 2 April 2026.
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Electric

R86+

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