The best months to visit Madrid are Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov. 18–30°C, clear skies.
Quick facts
Currency EUR (Euro) 1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR
Language Spanish Limited English outside tourist areas
Timezone CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) in summer
Best Months Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov 18–30°C, clear skies
Daily Budget ~$60–100 USD €55–90 budget–midrange
Visa Schengen Zone 90 days visa-free for most
When to go
A city that refuses to sleep, where world-class art shares the stage with €2 cañas and tapas crawls that last until sunrise.
Getting Around in Madrid
- Madrid Metro: 13 lines, clean and fast. Runs 6am–1:30am. Multi-ride card (10 trips): €12.20. Single: €1.50–2
- BiciMAD electric bike-share: €2 per 30 min. Uber/Cabify work well. Taxis (white with red stripe) are affordable at €8–15 across centre
- Central Madrid is very walkable: Sol to Retiro is 15 minutes, Sol to Malasaña is 10 minutes on foot
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Madrid travel guide.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1) (CEST (UTC+2) in summer)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best months to visit Madrid are Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov (18–30°C, clear skies), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Madrid budget breakdown.
