Browse by Region:
Andalucía
Aragón
Asturias
Balearic Islands
Canary Islands
Cantabria
Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla y León
Cataluña
Extremadura
Galicia
La Rioja
Madrid Community
Murcia
Navarra
País Vasco/Basque Country
Valencian Community
Browse by Option:
Español
Paradores of Spain
Spain Travel Guide
Spain Photo Galleries
Contact Us
Spanish Lessons
Join Us
Maps of Spain
Sitemap
Tours of Spain
Travel Book Shop
Blog
Madrid Accommodation - Return to Travel Articles

Madrid Car Hire Services

Madrid is home to picturesque sights and sounds that are unique to this corner of the world. The Spanish royal family makes their home here. Many famous museums and art galleries contain some of the most renowned art in history. Every turn around every corner will bring a traveler to a new sight, a new sound and a new connection to a historical time period.
 
Start a journey by heading north to Segovia or east to Guadalajara or south to Toledo and finally west towards Avilla. The possibilities for exploring are endless. Quaint little towns and villages along the way are home to eclectic shops, delectable cafes and exotic nightlife adventures.

A highlight to any journey through Madrid must include a stop at the Museum del Prado. This is the home to some of the most beautiful paintings by skilled artists such as Goya, Velasquez and El Greco. After leaving here, make a stop in the Royal Palace and see what luxury feels like (if only for a moment) before moving on.

For all of these reasons and countless more, travelers should highly consider Madrid hire cars, as the best transportation source available. With a rental car at their disposal, travelers can turn in any direction to take in the sights and sounds of the countryside around Madrid. Alcala de Henares is a short drive from Madrid and will provide unforgettable memories. Medieval buildings blanket the town which holds the distinction of being a World Heritage City.

Plaza de Cibeles, Cibeles Fountain, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Buy at AllPosters.com

Step out of city limits for an easy hour’s drive to the city of El Escorial. Here a majestic palace is unveiled at the foot of pine clad hills. Inside are moving pieces of artwork sure to inspire and delight all who enter through the doorway. Heading north of Madrid will bring a traveler to quaint villages that have yet to discover the hustle and bustle of modern day living. Picturesque lakes and rivers flow through these tiny towns.

Spanish car hire services afford travelers the luxury of exploring the ins and outs of Madrid at their own pace. When visitors find a place that interests them, they can linger for as long as they wish. The travelers simply take their time and move on to the next destination point when ready.

One such destination point could be Aranjuez which happens to be the royal family’s retreat destination as well. Here travelers can take the time to tour beautiful botanical gardens and see how the royal family lives for a short period of time.

Rental cars may bring travelers to the hustle and bustle that is Madrid city life. Action here includes sampling the lavish culinary delights of Tapas from a local bar or café. Dining establishments do not open for dinner until 8 or 9 o’clock in the evening. This is in keeping with the Spanish tradition of being late dinner eaters. Open air markets provide unique shopping center settings. A famous flea market, the Rasco, is worth a little shopping visit as well.

With so many things to see and do throughout Madrid, there is no other way to travel than with a car hire service. 

top

Madrid Accommodation - Return to Travel Articles

Browse by Region:
Andalucía
Aragón
Asturias
Balearic Islands
Canary Islands
Cantabria
Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla y León
Cataluña
Extremadura
Galicia
La Rioja
Madrid Community
Murcia
Navarra
País Vasco/Basque Country
Valencian Community
Browse by Option:
Español
Paradores of Spain
Spain Travel Guide
Spain Photo Galleries
Contact Us
Spanish Lessons
Join Us
Maps of Spain
Sitemap
Tours of Spain
Travel Book Shop
Blog

Latest update: September 3, 2010