A group trip to Madrid, Spain
A city that eats late and stays out later, with three world class galleries to justify it. Best months for a group: May, September and October. Our estimate for three nights in May is about £186 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Madrid is in season for a group in May, September and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 23°C in May, 26°C in September and 20°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in May, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £186 each | Flight £76, usually £50 to £115 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £110 |
| Paris | About £215 each | Flight £105, usually £80 to £135 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £110 |
| Barcelona | About £199 each | Flight £89, usually £65 to £115 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £110 |
| Milan | About £155 each | Flight £45, usually £30 to £70 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £110 |
| Amsterdam | About £317 each | Flight £207, usually £145 to £290 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed £110 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to May for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from typical prices for a whole home on Inside Airbnb in Madrid, 20 June 2026. Not a quote.
What Madrid is good for
- City life: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Culture: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Food: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Nightlife: excellent (5 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Prado
- Tabernas
- Retiro park
Who it suits
- Stag and hen weekends, and birthdays that run late
- Friends who travel to eat well and wander
Getting there
The airport is MAD. Metro or airport express to the centre in about half an hour.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Madrid cost?
Our estimate is about £186 each from London for three nights in May, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Madrid with friends?
May, September and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 23°C in May, 26°C in September and 20°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Madrid?
Metro or airport express to the centre in about half an hour.