Madrid is located in the center of Spain and the Madrid Airport is a really great place to originate any Spanish holiday. Only 13 km northeast of Central Madrid, the Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is one of the busiest airports in Spain. The airport handles more than 40 million passengers a year. Passengers can easily access Madrid Metro from terminals 1, 2 , 3 and 4 as well. Madrid car hire services can also be taken from Airport to your hotel and vice versa. It is also suggested to take Madrid car hire for a tour of the city or other Spanish destinations. Because the Madrid Airport car hire is readily available, a lot of people choose to start the Spanish holiday here. The central location means you can go to basically anywhere in the country in a few hours. If your main destination is the capital city, Madrid Airport car hire is a the perfect way to get some much appreciated personal mobility in the urban setting.

Depending on the flow of traffic, passengers can reach the main city within 30 minutes. Like other airports of the world, Madrid Barajas Airport is equipped with duty free shops, branded fashion outlets, and first rate fashion boutiques. News agents all are located at terminal 1 and in terminal 2 there are cigar outlets, news kiosks and sports shops. Terminal 3 has a variety of shops, restaurants and lounges. A lot of nice restaurants can be found in terminal 4. There are also facilities for foreign exchange at Terminal 4 at Level 0, but the best and least expensive way to buy Euros is from one of the many ATM machines throughout the facility. For the comfort of passengers, there are VIP lounges all around the Madrid Airport and free wireless internet access. The airport is handicap friendly, with wheel chairs provided upon request and all of the necessary amenities.

After you have acquired a car hire Madrid Airport it is time for some sightseeing in the city. You will really feel the pulse of the city by visiting popular areas like Nuestra Seora de la Almudena. This is Madrids main cathedral, which has neoclassical exterior and geometrical, Cubist-like stained glass windows. Plaza de Coln, proposes visitors an extensive western view to the culture of Madrid. Contiguous to the plaza is the chic shopping region of Calle Serrano. The Plaza de Espaa is another centrally-located spot for shoppers in the elegant surrounding streets. You can also catch a glimpse of the famed Madrid Tower between Gran Va and Calle Princesa. Plaza de la Villa square is an ideal spot for walking tours. Here, you will find Madrids most spectacular architecture including the Madrid Town Hall. The Plaza Mayor is the citys most renowned and picturesque square. This square is also the venue of the major festivals of the city like Veranos de Villa and San Isidro. During the Christmas season, every Sunday morning in Advent, visitors will come across the coin and stamp market with its packed cafes and street entertainers in their best attire. There are great times to enjoy in Madrid any time of the year.