Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
Car Hire / Rental
(Madrid, Spain)
Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) boasts a range of noteworthy car rental / car hire companies suiting those wishing to rent a car upon arrival. With so many passengers looking to rent cars at Madrid Airport, operators face fierce competition and prices generally provide good value for money. The city centre is easy to reach from the airport, with fast highways located alongside the grounds.
Further big-name car hire companies can be found around the city itself and provide a useful alternative. Madrid's helpful tourist information centres will always be happy to assist in finding car rental firms, with offices located on the Plaza Mayor and along the Calle del Durque de Madinaceli.
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Madrid
Driving in central Madrid can be interesting to say the least, with much of the city's traffic gridlocked during peak hours in the early morning and late afternoon. Between the hours of 14:00 to 16:00, the streets around the city centre tend to be particularly quiet. Three main ring roads surround the city of Madrid, the M30, the M40 and the M50, allowing you to quickly reach many neighbouring towns and cities with relative ease.
Parking in the city can be problematic at times, with permits required to park on the street. However, parking lots are available and clearly indicated with blue 'P' signs. Many of the city's main hotels and shopping centres also boast parking areas.
Madrid is one of the most popular cities in the whole of Spain and therefore booking your car rental prior to arrival at Madrid Airport is always a good idea. In order to rent a car in Madrid, you must be 21 years old or more and bring either a full driving licence or International Driving Permit. Most cars in the city are left-hand drive and must always be driven on the right-hand side.
Speed limits in Madrid, Spain
Urban areas: 50 kph / 30 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 130 kph / 80 mph
Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Madrid Airport:
- Atsea
- Avis Rent-A-Car
- Budget
- EuroDollar
- Europcar
- Hertz
Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) Car Rental
