Campervan Rental in Madrid

Campervan Rental Madrid

Madrid's origins remain a mystery. Some say it was founded as a defensive site by the Arabs, others claim a Celtic origin, and others claim that the first inhabitants were the Romans. The Royal Palace, the Almudena, the Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, or the Gran Via, a walk through Retiro Park, or visiting the Golden Triangle (its 3 museums), will ensure that you will not forget Madrid in a hurry.

In addition, you should consider taking your campervan rental in Madrid in the vicinity, and you will see Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares, which are World Heritage Sites, and cities like Toledo and Segovia. 

Getting to Madrid

Madrid is the heart of Spain, so from here, you can take the main national highways to all parts of Spain (A3, A4, A5, and A6). It also has highways and ring roads to get from one point to another in Madrid more quickly.  

It has a train station, the world-famous Atocha, which has AVE and commuter trains to move around Madrid. 

The international airport of Barajas is 20 minutes from the center, and you can go by bus, cab or metro. 

The Madrid metro connects the whole city with different lines. It is the most common method of transportation and the most economical. 

With all this, to rent an RV in Madrid is a total adventure, since you have cities worth visiting very close by and very well connected.

Parking in Madrid

Parking in Madrid is complicated. The Almendra central, which is the area inside the M-30, is regulated by the ORA (Parking Authorities), with limited parking. The easiest way is to leave your car in a paid parking lot or leave it in an outer neighborhood and go there by metro. 

When you decide to rent a campervan in Madrid and you do not want to spend a lot on parking it, you have Low Cost Parking Madrid, spread over some streets of Madrid and that allows you to park your vehicle from €5/day.

Annual Events in Madrid

• San Isidro (May 15): This is one of the oldest and most important festivals in the capital. A series of activities are organized for all ages (concerts, open-air dances, parades, and religious ceremonies, etc.).
  
• Gay Pride Day (end of June): This is one of the most important LGTBQ celebrations in the world. From its epicenter in the neighborhood of Chueca, the concerts, parades, and shows organized for this occasion resonate throughout the city.
  
• New Year's Eve: Madrileños have been gathering for decades at the famous Puerta del Sol to welcome the new year. You will have to wrap up, but the joy and excitement of the occasion get everyone's hearts pumping.

Camping in Madrid

• Camping Piscis: Located in Navalafuente you can camp with your campervan from €9/day. It has a bus stop to go to Madrid, sports facilities, playground, swimming pools, restaurants and pets are allowed.
  
• Camping Monte Holiday: Located in Gargantilla de Lozoya, the price per day is €23. It has very large plots, a swimming pool, sports facilities, a supermarket, canoeing, and a zip line. 
  
• Camping El Escorial: Located in El Escorial, the price is €56/day. Pets are allowed and it has an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, children's areas, playground and sports area, restaurant, supermarket, and sports facilities.