Car Rental in Madrid
Car Hire from Madrid Airport starts at a very low weekly rate of approximately €90.00. This includes:
- Collision damage waiver (CDW) No Excess
- Third party liability protection (TP)
- Theft waiver (TW)
- Taxes
- Airport fee
- Placement fee
- Unlimited mileage
- Breakdown assistance
What you see is what you pay as we have already factored in all the taxes and the premium location fee into this price as well as any airport surcharges.
Our low prices for car hire in Madrid are the lowest around because we compare the rates from companies such as Avis, Auto Europe, Budget Car rental, Dollar rent a car, Enterprise, National, Sixt, Hertz and many others.
Mini Tourist Guide for Madrid
The capital of Spain, located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the center of the Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level, has a population of over three million. A cosmopolitan city, a business center, headquarters for the Public Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish Royal Family, Madrid also plays a major role in both the banking and industrial sectors.
Most of its industry is located in the Southern fringe of the city, where important textile, food and metal working factories are clustered. Madrid is characterized by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.
The grand metropolis of Madrid can trace its origins to the times of Arab Emir Mohamed I (852-886), who ordered the construction of a fortress on the left bank of the Manzanares river. Later it became the subject of a dispute between the Christians and Arabs until it was conquered by Alonso VI in the 11th century. At the end of the 17th century, a defensive wall was built for the protection of the new outlying areas, tracing the roads of Segovia, Toledo and Valencia. During the 18th century, under the reign of Carlos III, were designed the great arteries of the city, such as the Paseo del Prado and Paseo las Acacias.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Joseph Bonaparte undertook the reform of the Puerta del Sol and vicinity. The commercial street known as the Gran Vía was built as an east-west avenue at the start of the century. In the 1950's the north-south boulevard called Paseo de la Castellana was extended and modern buildings were erected, housing the major financial institutions. Remainings of the distant past are mainly the Baroque and neoclassical strcutures of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and others which will be described later during our guide of the city.
En route to Spain's capital of Madrid it's a great idea to see the other side of Spain: Catalunya. The best way to soak up the distinct atmosphere of Catalunya is in its vibrant capital Barcelona. In the center of the city, on the famous boulevard Ramblas Abba Rambla Hotel Barcelona is situated. This hotel can be booked through easytobook.com. Besides hotel accommodations, they offer information on what to do and what to see while you are there.
At first glance, Madrid can seem rough around the edges. Most tourists return from Spain raving about seaside destinations like Barcelona and San Sebastian or southern charmers like Seville and Granada. But they leave Madrid remembering little more than the Prado museum, large government buildings and the city’s insane nightlife (if they can remember the night at all, that is).
Don't let first appearances discourage! This is an top-notch metropolis well worth scratching the surface, full of beautiful things to see if you look in the right places.
Madrid, Spain’s capital city, is also the country’s largest with about 3 million inhabitants. Of these, at least 17% are immigrants and many Spaniards are from elsewhere. This means that people in Madrid are very friendly to fellow outsiders. It's widely agreed that you can be a "madrileño" without being born in Madrid!
Landlocked in the center of the Iberian peninsula, Madrid is conveniently located at less than 8 hours driving from any other Spanish city. Nearby, you can enjoy short trips from Madrid to the enchanting historical attractions of Toledo and Segovia or the slopes of the Sierra de Guadarrama. It's easy to travel around Spain by bus or train, and city transport is a cinch with one of the world's best metro systems, over 100 bus lines and taxis around every corner.
Madrid's history is an odd one. An insignificant medieval city, it was only named capital in the 16th century and struggled to live up to the reputation of other great European hubs. Nowadays - finally - Madrid rests self assured with world class museums and architecture.
Above all, Madrid is a city experienced on the street. It truly offers Europe's craziest nightlife -- you'll find yourself out until 6am bouncing from tapas bars to nightclubs wondering when and where the hours escaped you. If you'd rather make a tranquil night of it, you'll find every kind of restaurant imaginable, dozens of movie theaters, theaters and flamenco venues. If you're a sports fanatics, plan ahead to see the "Best Football team of the 20th Century," Real Madrid CF, in action at the Bernabéu stadium.
Check out our city on moving beyond touristy Puerta del Sol to rock 'n roll Malasaña, sleek Chueca, multiethnic Lavapiés, ritzy Salamanca or monumental Plaza de España. Madrid is just waiting to be explored, so stretch your legs in one of its 3 large parks or stroll shopping for unique finds
