Key information about Madrid

0 - 5 EUR (plus your own bank's fees)

Accepted everywhere

Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.

Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Taxi (30 EUR), UberX (40 EUR), Metro Line #8 (5 - 6 EUR), Train C1 and C10 (2.5 EUR)

Atocha Rail Station in Madrid serves hundreds of rail services from other European countries.

Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now

Bus: 1.5 EUR per trip, with Multi Card.
Metro: 1.75 EUR per trip (average cost of 1-10 stations), with Multi Card.
Train (Cercanias): 2 EUR per trip, with Multi Card.

You can buy a Multi card for 2.5 EUR at any Metro station in Madrid. The card is rechargeable and allows you to travel on all Metro and Bus lines, as well as the Cercanias train.

Orange, Movistar, Vodafone

10 EUR for 5GB data valid for 1 month

At supermarkets and official mobile network stores.

Spanish

Moderate

Drinkable

Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors.

Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros

Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros!

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Uber Eats, Deliveroo

Día: Cheapest option for local and some imported goods. Basic shopping with some fresh food options. Found across the city.
Mercadona: Larger stores found across the city with reasonable prices and better customer service. Fresh produce and bakery options available. A favorite among locals and expats.
Lidl: European discount chain. Lots of discount un-branded goods available with limited fresh options. Bakeries available.
Carrefour: Local, imported and fresh options available at moderate prices. Larger stores with better customer service, experience and variety.
Supercor: Extensive local, imported, fresh and gourmet options available at higher prices. Found across the city with good customer service.
Local markets: Found across the city, this is a popular and good value way to buy fresh produce, meats, fish and prepared foods. Mercado de San Miguel and Mercado de Maravillas are among the favorites.