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Popular car types in Madrid, Spain

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Madrid, Spain and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

RM 76+

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Compact

Compact

RM 78+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 196+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 176+

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Mini

Mini

RM 77+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 177+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 86+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 108+

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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 90/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 211% 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 8.2/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.9
Sixt
Sixt
7.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Madrid? March is the cheapest month, costing about RM 78 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 153. 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 90

February

RM 106

March

RM 78

April

RM 137

May

RM 102

June

RM 110

July

RM 153

August

RM 141

September

RM 98

October

RM 106

November

RM 86

December

RM 153

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 20.

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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 12 March 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

8.2
Very Good
14 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

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
11 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Madrid, Spain, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 March 2026.

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

    Centauro is one of the top picks in Madrid. They can have you in a hire car for about RM 819 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.

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 12 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Madrid, Spain. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 18+).

Electric

Electric

RM 18+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 28+

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