Madrid Airport Car Hire

Car hire at Madrid airport is extremely competitive, we are delighted to bring our visitors a comprehensive Madrid airport car hire comparison service which will allow you to get the cheapest and very best deals on your car hire at the airport.

Hiring a Car at Madrid Airport

Hiring a car from Madrid airport couldn’t be easier, it is all designed to cater for the weary traveler to find their way upon their arrival, as well as to make sure that those who are visiting the airport for the first time don’t get lost.

Within our car hire fleet at Madrid Airport we offer a wide range of hire cars to suit all budgets and requirements, from cheap hatchbacks to luxury car hire options, 4×4 hire and 7 seater and even 9 seater minivans for bigger groups and large families.

Where and how you collect your hire car will depend on the company you are hiring from, they will let you know in advance so don’t worry!

Car hire with offices and desks in Madrid Airport

All car hire desks are well signposted and clearly marked.

Car hire without offices at the airport with car delivered

You will be greeted by a representative at arrivals (a person will be holding a card up with your name on it), you will have to give them your flight details and arrival times in advance, some companies charge a small fee for delivery/ collection of vehicles at unsociable hours. All paperwork and payment as well as collection of the vehicle is done at the airport itself.

Car hire without offices at the airport, vehicle collection

This is very straight forward, just like above, you will be met by a company representative who will take you to their offices usually in a mini-bus with a number of other people. The vast majority of car-hire companies that operate in this manner have their office and depot within five minutes from the airport.

Requirements

1. Driving License with paper part (UK residents)
2. A valid credit card, some companies will allow you to pay cash for the hire but you will be required to pay a deposit which is returned to you at the end of the hire providing there is no damage to the vehicle or breach of contract)
3. The hire company will more than likely make a copy of your license and passport too.
4. Check with your hire company, as you may be able to send them some information prior to arrival therefore reducing the time it takes to do the paperwork, normally, allow 30 to 45 minutes from arrival to collection.
5. Additional drivers must provide the same information as the main driver
6. Some car hire companies have a minimum age requirement which can range between 18 – 21 as well as minimum number of driving experience, from one year upwards.

Tips when hiring a car (before you set off!)

1. Check what is covered, normally sump and glass isn’t and you may wish to take out additional insurance
2. Check thoroughly the exterior of the vehicle and make sure any defects are clearly marked
3. Check the interior and make sure they are aware of any marks or damage to the upholstery
4. Check tyres, spare tyre and equipment (jack, wheel changing equipment and triangles)
5. Make sure there are at least two luminous jackets INSIDE the car, these are legal requirements
6. Check that that the vehicle is covered by adequate breakdown recovery
7. Finally, before setting off, place the copy of your agreement in the glove box, you will need to produce this document should you be pulled over by the police.

Car Hire Companies at Madrid Airport

There are five car hire companies with desks in Terminal 1 Arrivals and Terminal 4, Level -1 at Madrid Airport.

	Avis Car Hire Madrid T1 – www.avis.es Tel: + 34 917 438 866 Opening hours: 7 days a week from 7am – 12am More information about Avis at Madrid Airport
	Avis Car Hire Madrid T4 – www.avis.es Tel: + 34 917 438 867 More information about Avis at Madrid Airport
	Europcar Car Hire Madrid T1 & T4 – www.europcar.esTel: + 34 902 105 055 More information about Europcar at Madrid Airport
	Hertz Car Hire Madrid T1 – www.hertz.esTel: + 913 056 096 More information about Hertz at Madrid Airport
	Hertz Car Hire Madrid T4 – www.hertz.esTel: + 913 338 331 More information about Hertz at Madrid Airport
	National Atesa Car Hire Madrid T1 – www.atesa.esTel: + 913 937 233 More information about National Atesa at Madrid Airport
	National Atesa Car Hire Madrid T4 – www.atesa.esTel: + 917 466 060 More information about National Atesa at Madrid Airport
	Sixt Car Hire Madrid – www.sixt.com/car-rental/spain/madrid Tel: + 34 902 491 616 More information about Sixt at Madrid Airport