Car rental at Madrid-Barajas Airport

Madrid-Barajas International Airport - download scheme

IATA Code: MAD
Location: 12 km from the city
Official site: http://www.aena.es/en/madrid-barajas-airport/
Information: + 34 (91) 321-10-00

Adolfo Suarez International Airport is the central and largest airport in Spain, located 12 km from its capital. It was named after the country's first prime minister, but is most often called Barajas. More than 45 million people begin their journey through sunny Spain every year from here, two flights daily bring passengers from Russia. Many tourists choose the center of the country to discover it for themselves, having traveled to different cities and attractions by rental car.

The airport consists of four terminals, the last of which was built in 2008, becoming one of the most impressive in terms of area and beauty in the world. There are more than a hundred shops in Barajas where you can buy local products and souvenirs. Here you can buy the famous Spanish wine Rioja, which began to be produced back in the days of the ancient Romans, and ham ham for snacks. Restaurants and cafes offer paella (a rice dish with seafood) and gazpacho (a refreshing tomato soup) to the sounds of flamenco. Free Wi-Fi is available at the airport.

The proximity of Barajas to the capital presents many convenient and quick options to get to it. The metro line leads to the terminal building. Using the eighth metro line, you can get to the city center in 2.5 minutes for 2.5 euros. At the exits from the terminals there are parking lots for inexpensive yellow city buses. They run around the clock at half-hour intervals. Taxi in Madrid is a rather expensive transport, but for those who want to use it, white cars with a red stripe are waiting for their passengers in special parking lots. Representatives of rental companies at the airport are ready to help you choose the best car rental option with the ability to travel around the country.