Discover the capital of Spain and its most populous city with the convenience of a Madrid car rental. We do business with most major companies at Atocha Station and in downtown offices in Madrid as well as the Madrid Barajas Airport. If you would prefer to sit back and relax on the way to your final destination, we can even arrange chauffeur and transfer services for discounted rates.
The Madrid Atocha Station is the largest and the first rail terminus in Madrid. The facility serves commuter, intercity and regional lines as well as the high speed trains from Barcelona, Zaragoza, Seville, and Valencia.
On your future visit to Spain, an international driver's permit (IDP) will be necessary to drive within the country. International drivers are legally required to possess an IDP in Spain, so we highly recommend that all our clients obtain an IDP in advance of their getaway. For additional info on which nations require an IDP and how to get one, please visit our International Driver's Permit FAQ page.
Due to our unique relationships with car rental companies like Europcar, Avis, and Hertz at the Madrid Atocha Station, we can provide customers with discounts not found anywhere else on the web, even when booking directly with the supplier! Whether you need a luxury car, or an easy van rental in Spain, you can select the best vehicles available and pay the lowest prices, too. Start comparing rental car rates at Madrid's most popular transportation center with us today.
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Europcar at Atocha Station in Madrid Puerta Atocha Llegadas Ave, Av. de la Ciudad de Barcelona, S/N, Madrid, Spain 28012 +34 911 50 50 00 |
Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun: 8 AM to 12 AM |
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Avis at Atocha Station in Madrid Es De Tren Atocha Ave Cercania, Madrid, Spain 28045 +34 902 11 02 91 |
Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun: 8 AM to 12 AM |
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Hertz at Atocha Station in Madrid Puerta Atocha Llegadas Ave, Madrid, Spain 28012 +34 902 023 932 |
Hours of Operation: Mon - Sun: 8 AM to 12 AM |
Despite being the largest railway station in Spain, finding the car rental desks at Atocha shouldn’t be too cumbersome. In case you’re arriving by one of the mainline trains, simply follow the signs to the Puerta de Atocha – Arrivals. Eventually, you will come across signs for P2/P3 Parking right next to “alquiler de coches,” meaning car rentals. Kiosks will be located next to P3 Parking, which is a short walk outside of the station. In case you’re arriving by Cercanias commuter rail, just take the escalators or elevator up one floor upon leaving the ticket gates. Just follow the car rental signs to P3 and you will eventually reach the customer service desks.
The main attraction in the station would have to be the huge tropical garden which lines the center of the hall, relax next to the pond and watch the turtles for a bit. The facility also offers an array of restaurants and a cafeteria to grab a quick bite to eat at. There are also a number of shops within the terminus for travelers to browse. The left luggage area allows passengers to leave extra luggage at the station while they are exploring the city. For those who may need assistance with their luggage there are a number of luggage trolleys located in the terminus. In addition to all these services they also have banks, bookshops, and public telephones throughout the concourse.
Those passengers with questions about the facility or its service should ask any of the rail station staff. There is also a tourist information desk in the terminus for those visitors with questions about travel in Madrid and the surrounding areas. To reserve your rental car in Spain, use the search form on the left to book securely in three, easy steps! if you would prefer to speak with one of our reservation specialists directly, call us toll-free 24/7 at 1-888-223-5555.
Along with the guaranteed best rates for Spain car rentals, Auto Europe proudly offers hotel accommodations in Madrid at affordable prices. Just a quick jaunt from the rail station are a number of fine accommodations such as the Catalonia Atocha, AC Hotel Atocha by Marriott, Radisson Blu Hotel, Madrid Prado, Hotel Mora, and NH Nacional. In addition to car rental Auto Europe now offers hotel bookings, contact us toll-free at 1-888-223-5555 for more information about booking your hotel in Madrid.