Our SIXT rental agencies in Madrid welcome you at locations such as Madrid-Barajas Airport Terminal 4, Atocha station, and the city center. With your rental car, explore El Retiro Park and its gardens, the Museo del Prado with its works by Goya and Velazquez, and the Sierra de Guadarrama an hour away. When choosing a vehicle in Madrid, select a compact for the city, a station wagon for family luggage, a luxury car for a special occasion, or an electric car for an eco-friendly drive.
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SIXT Car Rental in Madrid
SIXT car rental in Madrid offers English-speaking branch agents at many convenient locations and daily or long-term car rentals. Whether you want to visit the Royal Palace, explore the Prado Museum, take in a Real Madrid match, or shop at Gran Vía, booking a car rental with SIXT is quick and easy.
Our fleet of premium vehicles includes convertibles for cruising the countryside, compact cars for city driving, and other reliable options. Secure your rental car in Madrid on the SIXT app or online and let us take care of the details.
Driving Tips for Madrid
Even if you’re an experienced driver, our driving tips will make you feel like a local and help you maximize your time in Madrid.
- Speed Limits: Expect speed limits of 50 kph (30 mph) in urban areas and from 90 to 120 kph (56 to 75 mph) on the highways.
- Bus Lanes: Bus lanes are exclusively for buses and licensed taxis.
- Share the Road: Keep an eye out for scooters, buses, pedestrians, and bicycles when navigating the streets in Madrid. This is especially important for driving through roundabouts.
- Slow Drivers: Spanish drivers will honk their horns if you drive slower than traffic or slow down to admire attractions. Keep up with traffic and drive in a calm, assertive manner.
- Parking in Madrid: Green zones are only for residents, while blue zones are for anyone (four-hour maximum).
Before you hit the road, review our driving tips for Spain and Madrid.
Best places to visit in and around Madrid
When visiting Madrid do not miss these places:
- El Retiro Park: Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Retiro Park is a breath of nature in the middle of the city. With multiple gardens, like the Jardines de Cecilio Rodríguez and the Jardines del Arquitecto Herrero Palacios it will be an all-day adventure.
- Museo del Prado: Next to El Retiro Park, you will find the Museo del Prado. Explore paintings and sculptures from Spanish and European art. If you love Goya, El Greco, and Velázquez, then this is a must-visit.
- Sierra de Guadarrama: Adventure lovers can't miss Sierra de Guadarrama, which offers hiking, winter skiing, and views of rocky outcroppings. Plus, it's only a one-hour drive from Madrid.
From small historic towns in Spain to coastline destinations, this Mediterranean country is filled with places best explored when you rent a car in Madrid.
Good to know
You need to have a valid driver’s license plus an ID or passport to rent a car. Drivers with licenses that use non-Roman alphabets, like Japanese or Cyrillic, should also have an international driving permit.
In general, you can rent a car one way between SIXT locations in Madrid and elsewhere in Spain. This depends on the tariff, and prior approval is required.
The minimum age to rent with SIXT in Spain is 18. Some car categories have a higher minimum age for rental. An underage driver fee applies to renters under 23 years old.
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