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Madrid, Spain car rentals 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 29 June 2025.

Most popular company

RECORDGO

Price of petrol per litre

$2.78

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$46

Cheapflights insights for Madrid car rentals

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 a rental car in Madrid, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $33, which is about 24% 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 Centauro, offering prices from just $13.61/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Record Go, with rates starting at $20.69/day.

What is the best car rental company in Madrid?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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?

Planning to hire a car in Madrid? March is the cheapest month, costing about $26 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $61. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$28

February

$30

March

$26

April

$56

May

$45

June

$45

July

$56

August

$59

September

$38

October

$45

November

$38

December

$61

What car do most people hire in Madrid?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Madrid are the following: Economy cars (Fiat Panda or similar), SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).

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 29 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Madrid, including Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Madrid, Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Madrid?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $61/day when booking a car hire in Madrid. The absolute best deal a user found was for $46/day from Record Go, booked on Jun. 22.

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

    Record Go offers hire cars in Madrid for about $279 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Madrid?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Madrid.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Madrid for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Record Go can potentially be 46% below the average car hire price in Madrid. Check prices and availability for Record Go and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Madrid is on average $1,197 a month or $40 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Madrid car hire.

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