Owning a car in a big city like Madrid can be a hassle. Finding good and affordable parking everyday would give anyone a headache, let alone the cost of actually owning your own car! That’s why so many people are turning to ridesharing, carsharing and especially car rentals to get where they need to go. In addition to offering more freedom than public transportation, these options provide a sense of privacy and comfort that you just won’t find on the Madrid Metro!
In this article we are going to share some of the best options for ridesharing in Madrid, carsharing in Madrid as well as how to rent a car in Madrid and even some awesome discounts for these services! If you have a specific topic that you’d like read about right away, feel free to navigate to that section via the buttons below. Otherwise, you can keep reading the entire article for all the helpful tips and discounts we’ve collected for you! If you’re also interested in other eco-friendly modes of transportation, check out our guide on Madrid’s eScooters, bike rentals and motor scooter rentals!
Looking for other ways to get around Madrid? Check out our article about eScooters, Motor Scooters, Bike Rentals and Segway Rentals for eco-friendly transport options in Madrid. You can also check out our comprehensive guide to Madrid’s Public Transport System.
Ridesharing in Madrid
Ridesharing in Madrid is perfect for a quick trip from one point in the city to another. If you don’t feel like taking the bus or the metro, all you need to do is download one of these ridesharing apps, choose your preferences and wait to get picked up. You’ve probably used many ridesharing services already so let’s get to our top recommendations and some discounts too!
Free Now
Get a 5€ discount on your first ride with our coupon code!
Free Now is one of the leading ridesharing Apps in Europe. In Madrid they work with the taxi system (as well as Cooltra) to offer on demand rides to their clients. Meaning there are always Free Now cars nearby!
Uber
Get a 20€ discount on your first 5 rides with Uber!
Well, we’re sure that everyone knows Uber! Unfortunately, you won’t find Uber all across Spain, but they are certainly operational in Madrid. You’ll be able to order all the favourites, from Uber X, Uber Black and Uber Van. Plus, they also have Uber Eats to order your favourite take out!
Cabify
Get a 3€ discount on your next 3 rides with Cabify!
Cabify is another leading rideshare provider in Spain and several countries in Latin America. They offer a wide variety of rides like corporate, executive, kids, accessible and Lite which can be ordered from their app.
Bolt
Bolt prides itself as being one of the most cost friendly ride sharing apps out there! With frequent discount offers, coupons and deals they are the best option when booking your ride around Madrid.
Do you need information to get to or from the Madrid Barajas Airport? Plan your trip to/from the Madrid Airport and save money along the way by visiting our article Madrid Airport Transport Options and Discounts!
Renting a Car in Madrid
It’s very easy to rent a car in Madrid because there are many different, platforms available. Whether you’re looking to escape the city for a day or you need to travel to another city with your friends. There are many affordable options, with vehicles of all sizes and functions. Below we list some of our top recommendations and even some cool discounts for you to take advantage of. Check them out!
