Madrid Travel Guide

Hire a cheap Madrid rental car

Being the capital and largest city in Spain, some of the things tourists admire more of Madrid are its artistic and cultural heritage, and as a plus: its night life. Geographically, Madrid is in the Iberian Peninsula, within the Spanish central Castilian plateau, and this makes it an excellent starting point to visit other Spanish cities, whether it is by train, plane, or a Madrid car hire.

This city is also known as one of the biggest and most cosmopolitan European cities. It enjoys an interesting combination of cultures sharing its territory, such as Chinese, Pakistanis, Latin Americans, Communities of Africans, Indians, other Europeans, and Filipinos. For touristic purposes it’s a common practice to break down the city’s attractions by neighborhoods. If you wish to visit the most important architectural or historical places in town, then you should be looking in the city center; you can upgrade your visit and make it a complete discovery of the city with a cheap Madrid car hire.

La Latina

Many visitors come to Spain expecting to taste some of the traditional tapas; well La Latina is no exception housing some of the most stylish bars. Close to Lavapies, this is a popular place to come and relax for a very nice afternoon, Madrid style. Try the creative tapas found in the different bars on Cava Bahja and Cuchilleros, and make it a tour in your Madrid car hire.

Barrio de las Letras / Huertas

Home to a number of the most famous writers in Spain, this neighborhood is close to Paseo del Prado, Lavapies, and Puerta del Sol. Right here you will encounter an array of fantastic historical buildings, and maybe at night you will have a blast at the local restaurants, bars, or pubs. This is also a good area to find a conveniently located hotel. One of the most recommended spots here is Plaza de Santa Ana a beautiful and interesting square.

Golden Museum Triangle

Head in your Madrid car rental to the Paseo de Prado and witness the three fantastic art museums all in just one place. These are the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum of Art, the Reina Sofia National Museum, and the famous Museo del Prado.

Check out our guided steps to make your Madrid car hire booking, by visiting How to book a rental car in Madrid Barajas Airport.