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Madrid, Spain car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Madrid, Spain. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

RECORDGO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 7.20

Average price per day

RM 204

Cheapest price per day

RM 63
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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?

Book your car hire in Madrid 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 99/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 223% off the average price.

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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 8.6/10 with 3 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.9
Sixt
Sixt
7.3

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

Planning to hire a car in Madrid? November is the cheapest month, costing about RM 87 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 154. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 91

February

RM 107

March

RM 130

April

RM 150

May

RM 103

June

RM 111

July

RM 154

August

RM 146

September

RM 99

October

RM 107

November

RM 87

December

RM 154

What car do most people hire in Madrid?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Madrid are the following: Compact cars (Fiat 500X or similar), Passenger van cars (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar), and SUV cars (Alfa Romeo Stelvio or similar).

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 rental agencies in Madrid, Spain known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Madrid, Spain. Reviews were last updated on 15 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

8.1
Very Good
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Madrid, Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Madrid?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 204/day when booking a car hire in Madrid. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 63/day from Record Go, booked on Apr. 11.

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

    Record Go is one of the top picks in Madrid. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 442 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Madrid for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Madrid for a month is RM 1,893. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Madrid, Spain

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Madrid, Spain. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 93+).

Electric

Electric

RM 93+

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Hybrid

RM 176+

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