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Cheap Car Rentals at Madrid Barajas Airport T1/T4 (MAD)
| Minimum Rental Age Madrid: | 21 |
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| Popular Car Categories: | Economy & Luxury Car Rental |
| Minimum Car Hire Duration: | 24 hours/One day |
Book a cheap rental deal at Madrid Barajas Airport on the booking platform of VIP Cars and begin your adventure soon after your landing. Having a vehicle of your own is the perfect solution for enjoying an unwinding, relaxed, and stress-free journey to Madrid without having to worry about the schedules of public transportation. With us, you can find the cheapest rates for a range of the best Madrid Airport car rental deals put forth by leading international and domestic suppliers. You can decide between a wide selection of vehicles at extremely competitive prices that include categories ranging from economical to luxury.
On our platform, you get access to a variety of car rental deals for Madrid Barajas Airport– long-term car rentals, weekend, one-way as well as short-term rentals – that you can compare at one place; however, to avail cheapest rates it is advisable to book for a longer duration of time. We compare offers from different rental companies and find the best rates for rental cars in Madrid.
Car Rental Companies at Madrid Spain Airport
A major car rental pick-up and drop-off location, Madrid Airport is well served by our partner suppliers listed as follows:
Alamo
Centauro
Enterprise 
Europcar
FlexWays
Hertz
Keddy by Europcar
National
Sixt
Location of Rent-a-Car Offices at Madrid International Airport (Terminal 1 & 4)
The passengers can find the car hire desks spread throughout the arrivals areas of Terminals T1 and T4 and the Parking buildings of each terminal.
- In Terminal T1, the counters of popular suppliers such as Goldcar, Interrent, RecordGo, Firefly, Alquicoche, and Avis are situated in Arrivals Hall 2, just in front of baggage claim on Floor 0 (Ground Floor).
- In Terminal T4, head to the Arrivals Hall on Floor -1, where you will find the available suppliers' rental desks.
- P1 and P4 Parking buildings also house the rental desks of a few suppliers situated inside Module B on Floor 0.
- For passengers arriving in Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, they can board the airport shuttle bus for transfers between the terminals. The shuttle bus pick-up area is on the Departure Level.
Among our suppliers, Centauro has its branch located outside the airport premises. Thus, it offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to transfer renters to their branch situated a few minutes away from Madrid Airport.
Madrid Barajas Airport Car Rental Return
Returning a rental car to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport is a straightforward process. As you approach the airport follow the signposts directing you to the designated Carpark area. In Terminal 1 the car return office is located in the car park in front of the Terminal. Whereas, in Terminal 4 it is located inside the terminal, car park level 1. After you have parked the vehicle in its allocated area make your way towards the rental desk to complete the return process.
If you have opted for an after-hours drop-off service, you can simply park the vehicle in your supplier’s rental lot and place the completed contract and the keys in the Drop Box in the returns area.
Popular Car Rental Types at Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport
With VIP Cars, you can book from a large fleet of rental vehicles at Madrid Barajas Airport. Our partner suppliers are known for providing quality rental vehicles at affordable rates. Many of these suppliers are known to offer inclusions like Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Waiver, VAT, and Unlimited Mileage with a Madrid Airport car rental. Some of the most popular Madrid Barajas Airport car rental categories are as follows:
- Mini
- Compact
- Economy
- Luxury/Premium
- Standard/Intermediate
- SUVs
- Van/Minivan
Popular Car Rental Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations Near Madrid Spain Airport
In Madrid City, you can request pick-up & drop-off at a lot of locations, some of which are listed below:
- Madrid Downtown
- Atocha Railway Station
- Madrid Castellana
- Madrid Chamartin Railway Station
- Madrid Las Tablas
- Madrid Plaza De Castilla
- Madrid Malasana
- Madrid Arguelles
- Madrid Pueblo Barajas
- Madrid Pozuelo de Alarcon
One-Way & Cross Country Car Rentals from Madrid Barajas Airport
With VIP Cars and partners, travelers can return their rental cars – picked up at Madrid airport – anywhere in Spain. This can be availed by selecting 'Different Drop-off Location?’ from the search form and is considered a one-way car rental. Companies charge a one-way fee for this service.
Many of our trusted suppliers also allow renters to drive their rental car across borders to selected European countries with prior authorization. You can refer to the Rental Confirmation Voucher for detailed information about travel restrictions. The majority of our suppliers allow renters to drive their Madrid car rental to the following counties: Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar.
- Madrid Airport to Valencia Airport (VLC)
- Madrid Airport to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
- Madrid Airport to Seville Airport (SVQ)
- Madrid Airport to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
- Madrid Airport to Vienna Airport (VIE)
- Madrid Airport to Budapest Airport (BUD)
- Madrid Airport to Malaga Airport (AGP)
- Madrid Airport to Toledo Train Station
- Madrid Airport to Atocha Station
- Madrid Airport to Chamartin Train Station
Best Car Rental Deal Types for Madrid Airport
Reserve a car with us on your next trip to Madrid, and save more on daily, weekly, monthly, and weekend rates at Barajas Airport. With VIP Cars choose the rental duration to suit your needs and get the best rates even if you rent up to 11 months.
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Short Term Car Rental (week, weekend, or 24-hour car rentals)
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Long Term Car Rental (monthly & multi-month rentals)
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Last Minute Car Rental
Tips to Rent a Car at Madrid Airport
- Travelers wishing to rent EVs can find great rates on electric car rental in Madrid through the booking platform of VIP Cars.
- For family trips with children consider adding bookable Extras such as baby car seats to your Madrid rental car deal.
- Choose a vehicle with unlimited mileage if you plan on exploring Madrid as well as nearby locations in Spain in your rental car.
- If planning to book a rental car in Madrid for one day/24 hours you can do so with utmost freedom using our search engine.
- The information about your car rental supplier’s opening times, pick-up and drop-off address, instructions about the return process, and shuttle hours for Madrid Spain Airport will be mentioned in your Rental Confirmation Voucher.
- There are a great many autopistas around the airport, so if you are not familiar with the area, it is better to rent a GPS with your car hire booking.
- Fill in the search form and compare the deals by using the filters that appear on the second booking step. Available filters: price, suppliers, car categories, fuel types, and transmission modes.
Airport Guide
| Address: | Madrid Barajas Airport, Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid, Spain |
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| IATA Code: | MAD |
Madrid Airport which is also known as Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport, is Spain’s busiest airport located 13 km northeast of Madrid’s Puerta del Sol centre. Famous as Spain’s gateway to the Iberian Peninsula, the airport is considered a vital link between Europe and Latin America. The airport currently has five terminals (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T4S) and three control towers. Divided into two big complexes- the old premises reunite Terminals 1, 2, and 3 and the the new premises, located a couple of kilometers away, include Terminals 4 and 4S. If you need to get between terminals 1-3 over to terminal 4, there is a shuttle bus that stops outside the entrance to all four terminals. Passengers arriving at Madrid Airport can travel into the city utilizing the highly efficient metro system, on a suburban train from T-4, or on the Airport Express bus which runs around the clock.
Facilities at MAD
- Left Luggage Office
- VAT Refund
- Free Wi-Fi Service
- Restaurants & Cafeterias
- Premium Lounges
- Lost & Found
- Currency Exchange Offices
- Duty Free Shops
- Short/Long-Term Parking
FAQs - Car Rental Madrid Barajas Airport
You would need to be at least 21 years old to rent a car at Madrid Barajas Airport. Although some car rental suppliers in Spain might ask for an additional charge if you are below the age of 25.
You would need a valid driver's license, a credit card in the main driver's name, and proof of identification for renting a car at Madrid Barajas Airport. An International Driving Permit is also needed if your driver's license is not in the Latin alphabet.
Economy car hire type is the most popular at Madrid Barajas Airport. Economy cars are best for travelers who are planning to visit only the city locations as they are best for city travel.
If planning to travel longer distances, reserve a monthly car rental for Madrid or any of its respective locations through our search engine for the best prices and a range of vehicle options. Our long-term deals are available for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and more making long-term travel flexible.
Although it is possible to book an hourly rental car in Madrid keep in mind that you will still be charged for the full 1 day as the minimum car hire duration is 24 hours.
Alamo, Europcar, Centauro, Avis, Firefly, FlexWays, Goldcar, Hertz, Record Go, Sixt, SurPrice, Enterprise, National, and Keddy by Europcar are among the popular rental companies available at Madrid MAD Airport. Compare car hire prices across available suppliers on our platform to find the most preferred deal at affordable rates.
Yes, while making a reservation on our platform you can find great rates for high-end cars from some of the highest-rated suppliers in the market. Select the luxury filter for the car category to see all the available deals on premium vehicles.
The exact price of your Madrid car rental will be displayed right alongside the deals on our results page. Fill in your travel details in the booking form to see all the available deals by our leading suppliers.
At VIP Cars you are guaranteed to find the lowest rates for a range of van/minivan options for Madrid with 6, 7, 9, and up to 12 passenger seats.
Yes, driving your Madrid rental car across international borders to Lisbon is possible through VIP Cars. Enter your preferred drop-off location in our search box along with other details to see deals for your one-way route.
In order to hire a car from Madrid Barajas Airport a certain security deposit amount is blocked by the supplier against your credit card which is refunded once you return the vehicle. Deposit is a common requirement when renting a car from leading car rental companies in Spain.
Yes, you can book a convertible car rental in Madrid with automatic transmission at an affordable rate and for your preferred location with VIP Cars. Our leading suppliers offer budget car rental deals for a variety of reliable and well-maintained fleets of convertible cars for all occasions.