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Cheap Car Hire in Madrid, Spain from $8

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 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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 24 May 2025.

Most popular company

RECORDGO

Price of petrol per litre

$2.51

Average price per day

$56

Cheapest price per day

$8

Cheapest time to hire a car in Madrid, Spain

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 24 May 2025.

January

$26

February

$27

March

$24

April

$52

May

$40

June

$38

July

$52

August

$55

September

$35

October

$41

November

$35

December

$57

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 24 May 2025.

There are 63 hire agencies servicing Madrid. These agencies, altogether, have 247 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Madrid with prices from $8 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Madrid:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare available car types for hire 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 24 May 2025.

Small cars

$35 - $86

All Car Types

$64 - $106

To hire a small car in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $56/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Madrid, Spain (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$86/day). In fact, May is about 39% 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, hiring a small car saves you 32% 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 $86/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Madrid, Spain (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$139/day). In fact, January is about 50% 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, hiring a medium car is 4% 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. Here are the best Madrid medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $134/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Madrid, Spain (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$257/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, hiring a large car is 39% 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.

To hire a SUV in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $80/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Madrid, Spain (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$110/day). In fact, January is about 44% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $140/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Madrid, Spain (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$211/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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, hiring a van is 42% 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. Here are the best Madrid van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $158/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Madrid, Spain (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$347/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, hiring a luxury car is 48% 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.

To hire a convertible in Madrid, Spain, you would pay an average price of $47/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Madrid, Spain (~$30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$92/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Madrid. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Madrid, hiring a convertible saves you 43% 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.

Fiat 500$8/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
MG 3$9/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
Hyundai i30$9/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Top hire 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 24 May 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Madrid, including Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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
10 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

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

Dollar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.4

Sixt

7.2
Good
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.1

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

Best car hire deals found in Madrid

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Madrid, Spain. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Madrid, Spain with an average daily rate of $22. Data was last updated on 24 May 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Madrid. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Fiat 500$8/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
MG 3$9/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
Hyundai i30$9/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

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 24 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Madrid?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a car hire in Madrid. The absolute best deal a user found was for $17/day from Record Go, booked on May 18.

  • 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 $266 per week on average.

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

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

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Madrid for a month is $1,141. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Madrid for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Madrid is $42. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Madrid. For the month of June, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Madrid for as low as $48/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 24 May 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 ($6+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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