Rental requirements for National at MAD
Madrid-Barajas Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with National at MAD?
- Accepted
- How much is the National deposit at MAD?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does National at MAD require a return flight?
- Required: Madrid-Barajas serves deplaning customers with a round-trip plane ticket or flight itinerary showing the renter's name and return date.
- What is the minimum age to rent from National at MAD?
- 21
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- A return flight itinerary is required at pickup.
- Valid license held at least 1 year plus passport or identity card. Visiting renters can be asked for home/Spain contact details and travel/accommodation documents.
- Ages 21-24 limited to Mini through Standard cars/SUVs, Standard People Carriers and smaller cargo vans. Full Size/Premium/Luxury/Convertible categories have stricter card/deposit requirements.
- 21+; €23/day young-driver charge for ages 21-24, capped at 10 days. Ages 21-24 limited to listed eligible classes.
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- All debit and credit cards must be physically presented and in the renter's name.
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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; qualifying EU digital licenses accepted only in the applicable EU issuing context.
Passport
A valid passport or identity card is required; visiting renters may be asked for passport and travel/accommodation documentation.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
For non-UK/non-EU licenses, an IDP is recommended for different-language Latin-script licenses and required for non-Latin scripts unless an accepted professional translation is used; original license also required.
Card in renter's name
All debit and credit cards must be physically presented and in the renter's name.
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Second ID
Valid, unexpired passport or identity card required in addition to the driver's license.
Address match
Customers with documents issued in two or more countries can be required to provide proof of address/residence less than 90 days old.
Return / onward travel
Madrid-Barajas serves deplaning customers with a round-trip plane ticket or flight itinerary showing the renter's name and return date.
Additional proof
Visitors may be asked for home/Spain contact details and travel/accommodation documents; Premium/Elite/Luxury/Convertible rentals can require additional verified contact/residence information.
Local renters
Madrid-Barajas is published as serving deplaning customers with a qualifying round-trip itinerary.
Local renter eligibility
The airport branch states it only serves deplaning customers with a round-trip plane ticket or flight itinerary.
Foreign renters
Visitors from abroad can be asked for passport/ID, home and Spain contact details, travel/accommodation documents, and IDP/translation support depending on license.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Accepted
Major Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards are accepted; cards must be physically presented and in the renter's name.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Required
Madrid-Barajas serves deplaning customers with a round-trip plane ticket or flight itinerary showing the renter's name and return date.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; €23/day young-driver charge for ages 21-24, capped at 10 days. Ages 21-24 limited to listed eligible classes.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Ages 21-24 limited to Mini through Standard cars/SUVs, Standard People Carriers and smaller cargo vans. Full Size/Premium/Luxury/Convertible categories have stricter card/deposit requirements.
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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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