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Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from R767

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 7/2 and drop-off date of 9/2. 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 21 January 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 R767 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R885+

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Compact

Compact

R903+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 872+

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Mini

Mini

R1 350+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R902+

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Luxury

Luxury

R824+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R767+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R805+

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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 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:

Hyundai i10R885/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 01/20/26
Suzuki Swift DzireR903/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 01/20/26
GWM Ora Good CatR985/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 01/20/26

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 094. Data was last updated on 21 January 2026.
Renault DusterR767/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Duster
Found 01/20/26
Chevrolet CaptivaR805/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Captiva
Found 01/20/26
GWM Ora Good CatR885/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 01/20/26

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 R345, which is about 1 151% 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 R263/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madrid is July (R640/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

R312

February

R312

March

R263

April

R558

May

R427

June

R460

July

R640

August

R591

September

R410

October

R443

November

R361

December

R640

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 21 January 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 21 January 2026.

  • 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 21 January 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 (R24+).

Electric

Electric

R24+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R89+

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