Madrid Local Transportation

Metro

The Madrid metro system is by far the easiest, cheapest way to get you almost anywhere you need to go in the city. Service begins at 6am (7am on Sunday) and ends around 1:30am. Try to avoid rush hours ...more

Buses cover areas that are inaccessible by metro and are a great way to see the city. Try the nifty handout “Visiting the Downtown on Public Transport” to find routes and stops. ( $ Free ...more

Train

Renfe’s rapidly expanding Cercanías (suburban train) network traverses Madrid and its surroundings, reaching areas inaccessible or impractical by Metro and bus. There are 10 lines, most ...more

Taxi

Registered Madrid taxis are black or white and have red bands and small insignias of a bear and madroño tree (symbols of Madrid). Hail them in the street or at taxi stands all over the city. A green light ...more

Car Rental

There is no reason to rent a car in Madrid. If congested traffic and nightmarish parking don’t drive you into hysterics, aggressive drivers, annoying mopeds, and sky-high gasoline prices will. If you ...more

Moped And Bike Rental

You can hire a bike from Karacol Sport for €18 per day (C. Tortosa 8☎ 91 539 9733 i Cash deposit of €50 and photocopy of your passport required www.karacol.com ...more