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Good to know
- IATA code
- MAD
- ICAO code
- LEMD
- Terminals
- 5 (T1, T2, T3, T4, T4S)
- To city centre
- 14 km
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Train · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 17
- Rental companies
- 8
- Off-airport offices
- 5
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Rental desks at Madrid-Barajas Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the terminal
Offices 7Outside the airport
Offices 5
At Madrid-Barajas Airport
Madrid-Barajas Airport sits within the city limits of Madrid, north-east of the Puerta del Sol. Madrid-Barajas Airport has 5 terminals: T1, T2, T3, T4 and T4S. Madrid is 14 km away; there is also a metro, a train, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Free shuttle buses link T4 with the T1, T2 and T3 group, and another free shuttle runs from the long-stay car park to every terminal. Between T4 and its satellite T4S, the only way across is a driverless underground train, the Automatic People Mover.
Public transport into town
The metro has underground stations at Terminal 2, which also serves T1 and T3, and at Terminal 4, and the Cercanías C-1 from T4 continues past Chamartín to Atocha. Bus 200 picks up at the arrivals level of terminals 1, 2 and 4, and CRTM lines 822, 824, 827 and 828 run to nearby towns such as Coslada, Alcalá de Henares and Alcobendas.
Other airports near Madrid
Madrid has 1 more airport: Madrid-Torrejón Airport (TOJ). Madrid-Torrejón Airport takes no scheduled flights.
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Rules of the road in Spain
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a reflective vest and a warning triangle
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Spain: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Madrid from the airport?
14 km.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An International Driving Permit is recommended alongside a non-EU licence.
What are the speed limits in Spain?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier. Payment is by cash or card.
Which car rental companies serve Madrid-Barajas Airport?
At the airport: Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Firefly, 2 other companies and 2 independent offices. Desks are in Terminal 4. Outside the airport, nearby: Centauro and 4 independent offices.