Madrid

Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from R116

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Madrid with a pick-up date of 14/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. 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.
Madrid, Spain
may. 2 — may. 9
Driver's age: 26-65
Madrid, Spain
jue. 2/5
Noon
jue. 9/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Madrid?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Madrid, Spain and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 abril 2024.

January

R325

February

R325

March

R555

April

R479

May

R421

June

R402

July

R574

August

R594

September

R402

October

R421

November

R306

December

R632

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Madrid is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 abril 2024.

There are currently 206 hire locations operating in Madrid spread across 53 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Madrid is small car at R116 a day. Below is the current available car type for hire, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare available car types for rental in Madrid, Spain

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Madrid, Spain to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 abril 2024.

Small cars

R276 - R1 422

All Car Types

R363 - R1 808

To hire a small car in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of R627/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Madrid, Spain (~R276/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 422/day). In fact, October is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, renting a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Madrid small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of R731/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Madrid, Spain (~R325/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 445/day). In fact, April is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, renting a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of R636/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Madrid, Spain (~R242/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 976/day). In fact, January is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, renting a SUV saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of R1 007/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Madrid, Spain (~R692/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 607/day). In fact, March is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, renting a van is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR116/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR140/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 25 abril 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Madrid area such as Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Hertz

6,2
Okay
40 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Europcar

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,0

Avis

8,0
Very Good
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,4

Budget

7,8
Good
10 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,8

Sixt

7,2
Good
19 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Dollar

6,9
Okay
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

7,0

Thrifty

6,7
Okay
8 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,9

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

Best Madrid, Spain car hire deals found

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 R167. Data was last updated on 25 abril 2024.
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.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR116/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR140/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR190/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 25 abril 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Madrid?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Madrid from the following companies over the past two weeks: Record Go (R110/day), Centauro (R116/day), and CLICK RENT (R184/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Madrid?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10,0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9,5 rating) and Europcar (9,3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Madrid.

  • What are petrol prices like in Madrid?

    The average price of petrol in Madrid is R34,11/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 535 and R2 217 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Madrid for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R13 936/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Madrid for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 57% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Madrid.

  • 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 Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in May to be on average R0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Madrid?

    Volkswagen T-Cross, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Madrid according to Cheapflights users.

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Van hires in Madrid, Spain

Find people carrier hire deals in Madrid, Spain from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Madrid, Spain cost an average of R1 364 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 abril 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hirin a van in the Madrid area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota AvanzaR492/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR527/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR588/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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 25 abril 2024.

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 (R6+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Airport car hires in Madrid
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