Car hire in Madrid airport


In this office, we only offer the unattended office service with Smartkey connected car. Pick up your car on level -1 of the Plaza de España car park, with just your mobile phone. There is no need to go to the counter.
Currently of 12 reviews received from our customers, 80% said they were satisfied with the service provided during their car hire
Review of herrmannmunster about our office at Alicante Train Station Powered by Google™
"I've used Centauro before and after this last experience in November 2025 I will definitely keep coming back to them. Good car, easy to collect and return, helpful staff, and most importantly I never get the feeling that they are trying to sell me stuff I don't need or find tiny damages that they can charge me for. This is a very well-run rental co..."
Review of Sandis Kļaviņš about our office at Valencia Airport Powered by Google™
"Thank you for car rent. When we dropped off car there was very kind man waiting us. He was very polite and helpful. He took our suitcases and carried to the shuttle bus. I think his name was Juan. He made us smile. Best car rent in my experience. And one more time thanks Juan. :)"
Review of Tommy Vikman about our office at Alicante Train Station Powered by Google™
"The service was very good and everything went smoothly. The car was clean, functional, and met all expectations. The price was reasonable and offered good value for money. I can warmly recommend this car rental company."
Review of Nikola Simeunović about our office at Madeira Airport -Funchal Powered by Google™
"Great rent a car company! We missed our flight, and made a reservation for the next day, so they refunded our money for First reservation. Fair price, no deposit(only fuel deposit). Nice car, almost new. Their support was so nice and patient regarding our problem with missed flight"
Review of Vladislav Zolty about our office at Catania Airport Sicily Powered by Google™
"This was my first experience with Centauro car rental. Picking up the car was very quick without any waiting (it was November). We had reserved a Citroen C3 with full insurance, so there was no need to check the condition of the car. The staff was very nice and helpful. The car was clean and had no problems for the whole week. We only paid a deposi..."
If you have a mobile with connection to internet, the best option is to use Google maps to give you direct instructions from your location.
However, on this page you can download a map with instructions for collection and return of your Hire car.
Parking EMT, Plaza de España S/N, planta -1
Madrid, Madrid, 28008
Latitude: 40.423516
Longitude: -3.711859
Go directly to the parking located underneath the ‘Plaza de España’. The Centauro Smartkey parking spaces are located on level -1 which you can access from any of the 4 pedestrian entrances located on streets ‘Calle Princesa’, ‘Gran Vía & ‘Cuesta de San Vicente’ & ‘Plaza de España’. Once at the Smartkey pick up & drop off area, access your customer area on your mobile and follow the instructions given to open your car.
At the end of your rental, you can leave your car at the same parking area using the access points from streets ‘Calle Princesa’, ‘Gran Vía & ‘Cuesta de San Vicente’
Before leaving the parking area, make sure that your leave the key inside the car and close the doors. Start the return process following the instructions given on your Centauro customer area on our website.
Road assistance for breakdowns or accidentsPhone number: (+34) 966 365 365
For reclaims or queriesIf you have any reclaims or queries we recommend you visit the section "Help" on our website where you can find answers to many frequently asked questions.
To make a new booking or to check availabilityBy using our website you will always find the best price on offer and you will know instantly if the vehicle type that you require is available for the dates selected.
To view your account, change a booking, view your invoices & contractsAccess your account and you can find a selection of icons to allow you to modify your details, change a Booking or view your invoices and past contracts.
The Centauro SmartKey space in the Plaza de España car park is a pick-up and drop-off point for vehicles. Centauro is once again shaking up the car rental service with an unattended space where you pick up and drop off your car in a matter of minutes.
Renting a Centauro connected car in Plaza de España (Madrid) with the SmartKey express pick-up service is a very convenient option to get a vehicle quickly, without having to go to the counter. It's really easy. You book from our website and go directly to our car park to pick up your car. All you need is your mobile phone to unlock it and get going.
There are many reasons to rent a car at Plaza de España with SmartKey. As many as there are types of people and needs. Whether you need it for your everyday life, for work, in your free time, for sightseeing, or for a getaway with your family or friends, with Smartkey, you can rent your car 100% online and pick up your vehicle without having to queue at an office counter.
Mobility in large cities such as Madrid is one of the great challenges to be faced in the 21st century when it comes to urban planning and environmental quality. Traffic limitations in urban areas lead to the development of more efficient transport formulas, which in turn adapt to people's needs.
This is the primary motivation behind SmartKey, a leap forward in urban mobility, which lets you rent a car without having to show up at an office to sign the contract. A car rental that adapts to you.

The Plaza de España is one of Madrid's nerve centres. Its proximity to important parts of the city makes it a regular transit point, whether you live or work in Madrid or are just passing through.
From Plaza de España it is easy to reach anywhere in Madrid city centre, take in the majesty of the Royal Palace, enjoy a musical on Gran Vía, watch the sunset from the Temple of Debod, go on a shopping spree in Puerta del Sol, check out the flea market in the Lavapiés neighbourhood, take a stroll and enjoy the Barrio de las Letras...

With your Centauro car you can then easily get to wherever you need to go. Whether to any suburban city such as Leganés, Pinto, Majadahonda, or anywhere else you want to go to.
There are many points of interest in Madrid that can be reached from Plaza de España in your Centauro connected car. Not far away is Casa de Campo, one of Madrid's green lungs, which houses the Parque de Atracciones and the Zoo. You can also check out the spectacular Madrid Río park, a space that has been reclaimed in recent years which runs alongside the Manzanares River with lots of green areas, swings for children, and play and leisure areas for the elderly.
Getting out of the city can also be an adventure that takes you to amazing places. Toledo is less than an hour's drive from Plaza de España and is one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Aranjuez is another place you can quickly reach with your Centauro car. What are you waiting for? Book your Centauro SmartKey now?
