Taxi touts are to be avoided. Prices cost Pta25,000-32,000 for eight hours' hire. Due to frequent traffic jams, aggressive drivers and problematic parking, driving in central Madrid is not recommended. Illegally parked cars may be towed away. A valid international insurance policy is also necessary.
Full insurance is advised.
There is no better way of getting around Madrid than bombing along on a moped, thus avoiding the parking problems that car drivers suffer from. Bicycles are best reserved for trips out of town. Click here for details.