Car rental in Madrid
With more than three million residents, Madrid is not only the capital of Spain but also one of the most important and richest cultural centers in Europe. It combines the treasures and palaces of the royal house, the glorious past of the Spanish Empire and it is a capital of entertainment and shopping that welcomes millions of tourists a year with open arms (ranked fourth in Europe).
Madrid is divided into 21 districts and is home to the Golden Triangle of Art (El Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and Bornemisza Museum), as well as the famous soccer team Real Madrid. Madrid has a bustling nightlife, especially in the wee hours, which includes hundreds of trendy cafes and bars suitable for every segment of the population. Fashion centers, luxury boutiques as well as more popular retro shops are spread mainly along SERRANO and GOYA streets.
Ofran operates in Madrid through leading international rental companies, such as Europcar, Budget, Enterprise and Centauro. which are located in the airport, as well as in the city center.
There's a variety of car groups to choose from – from small and medium vehicles, family and minivans to premium cars and automatic vehicles.
Working with several rental companies in Madrid allows us to offer you higher availability of vehicles, and still – especially if you're planning to rent a car during summertime, it is recommended to book a car in advance, even more so if you're intending to rent a large vehicle, station wagon, minivan or an automatic car.
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Book your long term leasing rentals with Ofran and enjoy up to 40% discounted rates, comprehensive insurance, a new car with 0 km and the option to rent from 3 leading manufacturers: Peugeot, Citroen, and DS.
The long-term car rental is suitable for drivers over 18 who wish to rent a car for an extended period for various reasons, such as tourists planning a long trip, students, visiting lecturers, and journalists on long-term assignments.
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Plaza Mayor
The square in the heart of Madrid is one you don't want to miss. It is impossible to pass by its surroundings and not sit down for a coffee or a glass of wine in one of the bars and cafes, and watch the passers-by and the street performances.
The square's rush hour starts at about 2 in the afternoon, and as the evening approaches, it becomes fuller and more interesting. There are tours that take place in the area of the square if you want to learn more about its history as it has been around since 1617.
Mercado de San Miguel
The San Miguel market is a building with glass walls, near Plaza Mayor. It is recommended to stock up on a glass of wine or a cocktail at the entrance, juice is also possible, and walk around among the tapas and dessert stands, or buy quality and fresh ingredients for dinner. Besides the wide culinary offer, the market is characterized by a happy and loud atmosphere, and it is definitely an interesting and unique option for lunch or dinner.
Prado Museum
One of the most famous museums in Madrid, and one of the most popular attractions for visitors to the city. The museum opened in the 19th century and contains over 8,600 paintings and 700 sculptures. The museum is characterized by long queues, both at the entrance and near the more famous works. Therefore, it is better to choose relatively early hours to visit it.
Toledo
Renting a car in Madrid will allow you to reach the city of Toledo. It is about an hour's drive from Madrid, and preserves within its walls a history shared by a large number of cultures and religions. The palaces and fortresses tell the stories of Judaism, Christianity and Islam that were present there in different periods of history and left their mark forever.
Toledo used to be the capital of Spain, and today it is an official UNESCO heritage site.
Madrid with children
The bustling city is full of possibilities to gain family experiences together, whether you are interested in an urban experience, or one that focuses more on nature and the green areas that the city has to offer.
Casa De Campo
The park located in the city center offers fun and unforgettable options for the whole family. The park was once used as a battlefield in the Spanish Civil War, but today it carries a much more peaceful and enjoyable character.
Its size is over 4,200 dunams (five times the size of New York's Central Park, for comparison), and within it are a host of attractions, including a zoo, an underwater museum, swimming pools, a lake for boating, performances for children and countless other activities. One day will not be enough for all the experiences you can have inside the park, therefore the recommendation is to focus on several activities in advance, and try to enjoy the beauty of nature as well.
Madrid Teleférico
Madrid's cable car offers an opportunity to view the city from a bird's eye view. All parts of the city, the historical, the green, the tall buildings and the roads are all laid out before you.
Each car of the cable car can fit up to six people, so beyond the ability to look over the city, the ride itself is an experience that the whole family can enjoy together.
Shopping in Madrid
Spain as a whole, and Madrid in particular, significantly influences the fashion that is part of our lives, and you can feel it when visiting it. If you want to return home with a suitcase full of the best Spanish fashion, you can do so quite easily, without spoiling the experience of the trip since shopping is a significant component of the personality of the bustling city.
Gran Vía
Gran Via Street is not only the central axis of the city, it is also the ultimate shopping and entertainment axis. All the well-known brands are concentrated one after the other, each of them dedicated to its own significant real estate - imagine 4 floors of zara, or 5 floors of Primark, next to historical buildings and places of entertainment. You can spend an entire vacation in Gran Via and still come back with a taste for more.
El Corte Ingles
The largest and best-known chain of department stores in Spain.
In Madrid you can find the main branch of the chain, its flagship, in Plaza del Callao. In one building you can find all the fashion, electronics, and home equipment stores you want, next to a large food floor with a wide variety of food stalls and restaurants, next to stores where you can find locally or internationally produced groceries, which are very difficult to find elsewhere, to cook a meal for you during your vacation, or to take home with you.
