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Hertz car rental at Madrid Airport
Hertz at Madrid Airport gives you a useful base for driving into central Madrid, exploring the wider Comunidad de Madrid, or continuing on to towns further afield, without depending on airport transfers or strict train timings.
With a Hertz car rental at Madrid Airport, you can collect your vehicle shortly after landing and continue straight towards Gran Via, the Museo Nacional del Prado, Puerta del Sol, or the historic streets of central Madrid.
If your plan includes a longer day trip, a Hertz car rental from Madrid Airport works well because the airport sits on the edge of the city, giving you quick access to the M-40 and M-30 ring roads without needing to cross the centre first. From here, you can drive south towards Toledo, north towards the Sierra de Guadarrama, or further across the wider region.
You can reach several key spots in a short drive. Including:
- Gran Via is about a 30-minute drive from Madrid Airport
- Museo Nacional del Prado is about a 30-minute drive from Madrid Airport
- Puerta del Sol is about a 35-minute drive from Madrid Airport
- Central Madrid is about a 35-minute drive from Madrid Airport
- Toledo is about a 1-hour 15-minute drive from Madrid Airport
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Location Information
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Collecting and Returning Your Car
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Travel Guide
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FAQs about car hire
Pick-up locations information
Madrid Airport
Mo-Su 0700-2400
Barajas Airport, Terminal 1 and 4, Madrid, 28042, Spain
Collecting your rental car at Madrid Airport
Hertz operates three car hire desks at Madrid Airport: one in Terminal T1, in arrivals hall 2 just in front of baggage claim, one in Terminal T4 on floor -1 alongside the other rental car offices, and one in the P4 car park on floor 0. Each desk carries clear Hertz signage, making it easy to find your way after landing.
When returning the car, follow the signs towards the rental car return area for your terminal and check your booking confirmation for the correct drop-off point before handing back the keys.
Where is the car hire desk at Madrid Airport?
If you land at Terminal T1, look for the yellow Hertz sign in arrivals hall 2, right by baggage claim. At Terminal T4, head down to floor -1, where all the car rental desks are grouped together.
The branch team will confirm your booking, run through the vehicle details, and direct you to your car in the P4 car park, so allow a little extra time after landing to reach the desk and collect the keys.
How to get from Madrid Airport to Madrid city centre?
Puerta del Sol sits at the heart of Madrid and is around 35 minutes from the airport by car, depending on traffic. The route mainly follows the R-2, before joining the M-40 and M-30 towards the centre.
- Leave the Hertz car park at Madrid Airport and join the R-2.
- Continue on the R-2, then take the M-40 and M-30, following signs for Madrid.
- Take the exit towards Calle de Segovia and Paseo de Extremadura.
- Merge onto Paseo del Marques de Monistrol.
- Follow Calle de Segovia onto Calle Mayor and continue into the city centre, checking nearby parking before you arrive.
What cars can I hire at Madrid Airport?
The right vehicle depends on whether you are staying in Madrid, exploring nearby towns, or driving further into central Spain. Smaller cars suit the city's narrower streets and tighter parking, while larger vehicles work better for extra luggage or longer road trips.
Vehicle availability can vary by booking date and travel period, but Hertz may offer options such as:
- Compact and hatchback cars: A practical choice for city driving, tighter parking, and shorter stays around central Madrid.
- Sedans: Suited to business travel, airport transfers, and comfortable driving between Madrid and nearby towns.
- SUVs and 4x4s: Useful for families, extra luggage, and longer trips towards the Sierra de Guadarrama or beyond.
- MPVs: A comfortable option for small groups needing extra space for passengers and bags.
- Vans: Better suited to larger groups, work needs, or itineraries with multiple suitcases.
- Premium vehicles: A comfort-focused option for business travel, special trips, or longer motorway journeys.
Electric car rental at Madrid Airport
An electric car can be a practical way to explore Madrid and the surrounding region, especially with the city's expanding charging network.
Hertz offers electric vehicles within its wider fleet at Madrid Airport, subject to your dates and availability. Madrid also has a growing network of public charging points across the city, helping you plan convenient stops along your route.
Check the available vehicle and nearby chargers before confirming longer trips outside the city.
Returning the vehicle at Madrid Airport
Returning your Hertz rental car to Madrid Airport is straightforward when you follow the signs back towards the terminal and rental car return area. Allow a little extra time for city traffic and the final approach to the airport.
Where to return your hire car?
- Head south on Calle de Esparteros towards Calle de Postas.
- Continue onto Calle de Segovia and Paseo del Marques de Monistrol.
- Turn onto Paseo de la Ermita del Santo and keep left to merge onto the M-30.
- Continue on the M-30, following signs for Aeropuerto de Salidas and Autobuses Llegadas.
- Follow signs for rental car returns and park in the designated Hertz area for your terminal.
What to do after returning the Vehicle?
Park in the designated Hertz return area, remove all personal belongings, and check the boot and cabin. Take your keys to the rental desk so the team can complete the return and confirm the vehicle has been refuelled or recharged as agreed.
Extending your car hire booking
To keep the vehicle for longer, use the online booking tool, contact the Madrid Airport branch directly, or speak to the team during collection. Request the extension before your scheduled return time, as additional days depend on vehicle availability and may change the final rental cost.
Explore places within 30 miles of Madrid Airport
Museo Nacional del Prado
9 miles from Madrid Airport (approx)
758 parking spaces available nearby (approx)
8 active charging points nearby (approx)
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 8 PM (approx)
The Museo Nacional del Prado is one of the world's leading art museums, holding an extensive collection of European painting, including major works by Velazquez, Goya, and El Greco.
Puerta del Sol
- 10 miles from Madrid Airport (approx)
- 300 parking spaces available nearby (approx)
- 12 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, no set hours (approx)
Puerta del Sol is one of Madrid's best-known squares, marked by the Kilometre Zero point, surrounded by shops, cafes, and streets leading towards Gran Via and the wider historic centre.
Royal Palace of Madrid
- 10 miles from Madrid Airport (approx)
- 1750+ parking spaces available nearby (approx)
- 12 active charging points nearby (approx)
- Open daily, 10 AM to 6 PM (approx)
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, with grand state rooms, an extensive armoury collection, and gardens that reflect its history as one of the largest palaces in Europe.
Hertz Car Hire FAQs – Madrid Airport
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Benefits from day one.
- Up to 10% off the base rate on rentals in select countries
Up to 10% discount applies to base rates in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Benelux. 5% applies for the rest of the world. The discount applies to the base rate quoted (excluding taxes and any other charges). It does not apply to affiliated rates or rates that are already discounted.
- Add your spouse as a second driver without an extra fee
- Earn points redeemable toward free rental days and upgrades
Points are earned on per day time and mileage charges only. Free rental days cover base rate (time and mileage) only. Taxes, optional extras and any other fees are excluded. One-car-class upgrade applies to Compact, Intermediate, Standard & Full-size rentals with a maximum upgrade to a Premium. Additional terms and exclusions apply
- Skip the counter and go straight to your car
You can skip the counter once your membership is activated after your first rental. Available at select locations only.
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