Rental requirements for Budget at MAD
Madrid-Barajas Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Budget at MAD?
- Conditional. Budget Spain's current terms explicitly exclude debit for higher groups H-L, while the Madrid airport branch is confirmed. Public terms do not provide a clean universal MAD debit yes/no for every eligible group, so debit remains Conditional.
- How much is the Budget deposit at MAD?
- Deposit varies
- Does Budget at MAD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Budget at MAD?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license held at least 1 year plus valid national ID or passport. The cardholder must be present when the card used for online payment is presented.
- Higher groups H-L do not accept debit and can require two credit cards. Some groups require age 25+.
- 21+; Spain mainland/Balearics young-driver charge €20.95/day under age 25, capped at €209.63. Some vehicles require age 25+.
- For online payment, the same card must be presented and the cardholder must be present; the terms permit the cardholder and driver to be separately identified.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
Valid driver's license held for at least 1 year is required.
Passport
Schengen-country renters may present national ID or passport; renters from other countries must present a passport.
Card in renter's name
For online payment, the same card must be presented and the cardholder must be present; the terms permit the cardholder and driver to be separately identified.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Second ID
National ID or passport is required in addition to the driver's license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
Higher vehicle groups can require two credit cards and final qualification by the rental office.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Non-Schengen renters must present a passport in addition to the driver's license.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Budget Spain's current terms explicitly exclude debit for higher groups H-L, while the Madrid airport branch is confirmed. Public terms do not provide a clean universal MAD debit yes/no for every eligible group, so debit remains Conditional.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
A payment guarantee/pre-authorization is required; exact general MAD card hold is not cleanly published. Eligible cash rentals require an estimated rental amount plus 20% cash deposit.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; Spain mainland/Balearics young-driver charge €20.95/day under age 25, capped at €209.63. Some vehicles require age 25+.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Higher groups H-L do not accept debit and can require two credit cards. Some groups require age 25+.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Spain pre-authorization is rental price + €200 minus any amount already prepaid; exact branch/vehicle exceptions can apply.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A payment guarantee/pre-authorization is required; exact general MAD card hold is not cleanly published. Eligible cash rentals require an estimated rental amount plus 20% cash deposit.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Spain deposit policy: €500 base deposit for prepaid rentals; reduced to €300 with protection that lowers the damage excess, or €100 when protection reduces the excess to €0. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security authorization/deposit is required and works the same way for qualifying credit and debit cards; the exact Madrid amount is not published on the current public airport page.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit is the rental price + €200 under SIXT Spain rental information; higher-value vehicles can have different deposit/payment requirements.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesSpain pre-authorization is rental price + €200 minus any amount already prepaid; exact branch/vehicle exceptions can apply. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA payment guarantee/pre-authorization is required; exact general MAD card hold is not cleanly published. Eligible cash rentals require an estimated rental amount plus 20% cash deposit. | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesSpain deposit policy: €500 base deposit for prepaid rentals; reduced to €300 with protection that lowers the damage excess, or €100 when protection reduces the excess to €0. If not prepaid, rental price is also authorized. | Not required | 21 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesA security authorization/deposit is required and works the same way for qualifying credit and debit cards; the exact Madrid amount is not published on the current public airport page. | Not required | 21 |
| National | Accepted | Deposit varies€200 minimum for Mini/Economy/Compact/Intermediate/Standard cars and SUVs and smaller cargo vans; €400 for larger vans and Full Size/Large SUV/Large Passenger Van; €500 for Compact Elite/Premium/Luxury/Convertible. Higher groups require credit card. | Required | 21 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit is the rental price + €200 under SIXT Spain rental information; higher-value vehicles can have different deposit/payment requirements. | Not required | 18 |
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