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Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from R218

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 24/9 and drop-off date of 3/10. 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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Madrid, Spain car hires in 2025

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 8 Juli 2025.

Most popular company

GOLDCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R31,06

Average price per day

R441

Cheapest price per day

R218

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 Juli 2025.

There are currently 247 hire locations operating in Madrid spread across 63 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Madrid is SUV at R218 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 082+

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

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:

Citroen C3R224/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Volkswagen PoloR255/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR255/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 R416. Data was last updated on 8 Juli 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Madrid. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Corolla CrossR218/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross
Volkswagen PoloR224/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai VenueR230/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue

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 R355, which is about 1 232% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 R273,33/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Record Go, with rates starting at R362,08/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 9.6/10 with 2 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R284/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madrid is December (R657/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

R302

February

R319

March

R284

April

R603

May

R479

June

R479

July

R603

August

R639

September

R408

October

R479

November

R408

December

R657

What car do most people hire in Madrid?

Mini cars (Fiat 500, for example) are the most popular in Madrid. Economy (Opel Corsa) and Standard (Volkswagen Caddy) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Madrid.

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 18.

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 Juli 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Madrid area such as Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Europcar

9,6
Wonderful
2 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

9,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
11 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,9

Thrifty

7,9
Good
2 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,9

Sixt

7,4
Good
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,3

Dollar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,4

Budget

7,1
Good
11 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,4

Centauro

5,6
Fair
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,4

Hertz

5,2
Fair
15 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,2

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

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 8 Juli 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Madrid?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R441/day when booking a car hire in Madrid. The absolute best deal a user found was for R273/day from Goldcar Rental SP, booked on Jul. 6.

  • 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 R3 089/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 R13 237, with the average price for a rental being around R441 a day. Book with Goldcar Rental SP, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 40% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Madrid.

  • 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 August 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 Juli 2025.

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 (R10+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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