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Travel Information
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Country code
351
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Madeira?
Madeira is a great destination to discover by car. From capital Funchal to little villages, rocky beaches, and impressive mountains, having your own wheels is the best way to see it in its full diversity.
Top ways to enter Madeira
- Madeira Airport: Named after the living Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo (whose statue greets the arriving visitors), Madeira Airport is served by more than 40 airlines that connect the island to destinations in mainland Europe.
- Porto Santo Airport: The second and much smaller airport of Madeira, serving the island of the same name, has regular service to Madeira Island and Lisbon, as well as summer flights to and from Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Useful city facts
- An island archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal. Its population is nearly 300,000 people.
- The largest city and capital is Funchal.
- Madeira enjoys much warmer climate than continental Portugal. The summers are hot and very dry. Even in winter, the temperature rarely drops below 15 (60) °C (°F). Despite that, it’s not rare for snowfall to occur in Madeira mountains.
Top destinations and activities
- Funchal. Madeira’s capital and by far the largest city has different attractions like the Madeira Botanical Garden, the historic Madeira Market where you can still buy produce from local farmers, and the beautiful. São Lourenço Palace
- Porto da Cruz. The small and cozy village on the Atlantic Coast that lives in the shadow of Penha da Águia (the Eagle Rock) boasts regional museums, a rum factory, mountains for hiking, and impressive surfing waves.
- Calheta. Calheta is most famous for its sugarcane museum and visiting here can be easily combined with seeing the two neighboring fishing villages, Paul do Mar and Jardim to Mar.
Traffic and parking tips
- You can only enter the roundabout after giving way to cars already on it.
- The car documentation and insurance always has to be inside a vehicle.
- Drivers can only use a mobile phone if it is a hands free or an earpiece.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.2 for novice drivers.
- Safety cameras are in use.
- When parking in a street, your car must be parked facing the direction of travel.
Toll roads
There are no toll roads in Madeira, but there are quite a few in mainland Portugal. See the official website for maps and prices.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Ponta de São Lourenço. This nature reserve is where unique plants like the Ice Plant and the Cardoon have found their home. Those who dare to climb the steep mountain paths and the volcanic rocks will be rewarded with impressive ocean views.
- Ribeiro Frio Natural Park. Another nature reserve, Ribeiro Frio can be best explored by walking its levadas or nature paths. The only human activity here is the trout farm that you can visit.
- Porto Santo. The ferry to Porto Santo Island takes about two hours from Madeira Island, but is well worth the trip. The cozy Vila Baleira is the only human settlement on the island, so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the island’s wild beaches and private atmosphere.
Most popular rental types and cars
The most popular rental cars in Madeira are the VW Polo, the Ford Fiesta, and the Fiat 500. The most popular rental car types are economy, mini, and compact.
Further destinations
- The Azores. Even further out in the Atlantic Ocean than Madeira and lying nearly halfway between Europe and North America, the nine Azores islands offer even more dramatic mountains, volcanoes, and beaches. It is not possible to take a rental car on a trip between the islands, but there is a direct flight from Funchal to Ponta Delgada, the main city of the largest of the Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, and you can pick up another rental car there.
- Lisbon. Easily reached by a number of flights every day, Portugal’s capital is one of the most fun and colorful cities in Europe. Simultaneously lively and relaxed, it is known for its rich history and cultural life, as well as landmarks such as São Jorge Castle, the ruins of the medieval Carmo Church and Convent which retain memories of the earthquake of 1755, and the architecture in the nearby town of Sintra. Located in the center of Portugal, Lisbon can also be a hub from which to explore the rest of the mainland.
- Porto. Another great Portuguese city just a relatively short flight away from Funchal, Porto is notable for its unique architecture, cuisine, and atmosphere. The city is also characterized by a great learning spirit exemplified by places like the Museum of Sacred Art and Archaeology, the House of Music, and the Port Wine Museum. After exploring the city, why not travel even further and see the rest of Northern Portugal that boasts attractions like Peneda-Gerês National Park?
Car Rental Prices in Madeira
- Station wagons - from $37 per day
- Large cars - from $33 per day
- Medium cars - from $33 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $87 per day
- Premium cars - from $106 per day
- Small cars - from $20 per day
- SUVs - from $39 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
These are some of the things you can try to do to get a good rental car deal in Madeira:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Madeira is the cheapest in January when renting a car is about 65% cheaper than the yearly average.
Top 18 Cities near Madeira
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Lisbon Car Rentals from $7.69 per day980.0 km / 608.9 miles away
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Faro Car Rentals from $11.20 per day951.6 km / 591.3 miles away
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1.2 km / 0.8 miles away
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Portimao Car Rentals from $7.29 per day913.1 km / 567.4 miles away
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Almada Car Rentals from $7.69 per day968.6 km / 601.9 miles away
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Benfica Car Rentals from $14.49 per day972.5 km / 604.3 miles away
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Cascais Car Rentals from $7.69 per day954.6 km / 593.2 miles away
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Lagos Car Rentals from $11.26 per day900.5 km / 559.6 miles away
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Quarteira Car Rentals from $7.13 per day942.9 km / 585.9 miles away
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Albufeira Car Rentals from $7.74 per day933.4 km / 580.0 miles away
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Setubal Car Rentals from $7.69 per day977.4 km / 607.3 miles away
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Vilamoura Car Rentals from $9.57 per day942.1 km / 585.4 miles away
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909.3 km / 565.0 miles away
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Armacao de Pera Car Rentals from $11.26 per day922.5 km / 573.2 miles away
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Porto Santo Car Rentals from $25.05 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Tavira Car Rentals from $11.26 per day981.2 km / 609.7 miles away
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Estoril Car Rentals from $12.69 per day957.3 km / 594.9 miles away
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Parede Car Rentals from $14.49 per day958.3 km / 595.4 miles away
Top 16 Locations near Madeira
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Madeira Airport (Funchal) Car Rentals from $5.32 per day15.1 km / 9.4 miles away
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Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) Car Rentals from $25.05 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Faro Airport Car Rentals from $3.66 per day950.5 km / 590.6 miles away
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Faro Montenegro Car Rentals from $11.20 per day951.6 km / 591.3 miles away
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Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals from $7.78 per day973.9 km / 605.2 miles away
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Lisbon Sao Sebastiao Car Rentals from $5.35 per day974.3 km / 605.4 miles away
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Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $5.35 per day976.0 km / 606.4 miles away
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Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $2.33 per day978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
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Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $7.69 per day980.0 km / 608.9 miles away
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Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $5.35 per day980.5 km / 609.2 miles away
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Coimbra Train Station Car Rentals from $6.73 per day1132.3 km / 703.6 miles away
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Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $8.27 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals from $7.16 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Ramalde Car Rentals from $29.92 per day1199.0 km / 745.0 miles away
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Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $8.27 per day1200.5 km / 746.0 miles away
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Porto Airport Car Rentals from $2.64 per day1203.7 km / 747.9 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Madeira?
Car rental prices in Madeira vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Madeira
The best month to rent a car in Madeira is January (when prices for an Economy class start from $14.57). This is 63% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting in December (when rental prices start at $75.38 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Madeira?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in December, travelers rent a car for an average of 16 days in October, the average rental period is 5 days.
Average Rental Length in Madeira
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Madeira?
While travelers visit Madeira year-round, the most popular month for renting a car is January, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Rental in Madeira by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Madeira Rent | Peugeot 208 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Madeira Rent | Peugeot 108 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Madeira Rent | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Surprice | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Madeira Rent | Fiat 500 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Centauro | Fiat Punto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
DR
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
October 17, 2021
This is a car rental which I can honestly recommend.
BS
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
October 7, 2021
Definitely hire a car when in Madeira to get around but I would recommend getting a larger engine or a diesel if driving up the hills as they're very steep. We struggled sometimes in the 1.2 Petrol Punto.
RA
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
September 24, 2021
Madeira is s wonderful place I have visited several times now and would recommend hiring a car to everyone as there is so much to see.
I recommend that you don't get the cheapest as the small engine has trouble getting up the very steep hills, I only made this mistake once.
Runt and enjoy !
EK
Lithuania
Citroen C1
September 2, 2021
To take small car, because Madeira has big hills and the roads sometimes are very narow
SG
Portugal
Peugeot 208
July 21, 2021
The best Wheather!
AE
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C4 Cactus
June 16, 2021
Car was a little bit expensive.
PJ
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz A Class
June 15, 2021
Madeira is a beautiful island to explore by car, their are some very small roads and lots of tunnels (The tunnels are safe and wide). The local drivers sometimes take rules as advice rather than law, but they are mostly laid back and polite and give tourists leeway.
SN
Lithuania
Renault Captur
June 13, 2021
We travelled around Madeira island, up to the hills and via the coast roads all around the island. Northern coast was really beautiful and astoning, try some fruits on the road there. Going up to the peaks of Madeira, please do not take the chiepest car, it might become difficult getting up there.
AM
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
June 7, 2021
So much to see a ar is definitely needed
GL
Saint-Martin (France)
Vauxhall Corsa
May 7, 2021
Our Renault Clio was perfect
SB
Bulgaria
Fiat Panda
January 4, 2021
It is worth renting a car in Madeira as there is a lot to see out of Funchal and the publuc transportation is infrequent. But the rates are quite high compared to the mainland abd the Spanish islands, for example.
CB
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
December 22, 2020
Magical island
SM
United Kingdom
Citroen C4 Cactus
November 2, 2020
Hire a diesel car
NM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
September 12, 2020
It's worth renting a slightly more powerful car than you usually do, as the hills in Madeira are extreme!
NT
Switzerland
Peugeot 108
September 4, 2020
If you want to actually see anything in Madeira, you need a car. Locations are close to each other, but quite difficult to access with public transport.
PD
United Kingdom
Audi A3
August 13, 2020
Madeira roads are very hilly, hence recommend Automatic
SJ
Canada
VW Golf
February 28, 2020
Nice road system, we used first day of trip on an island tour. To get comfortable with the driving schema
EH
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
October 12, 2019
Need powerful engine in Madeira as very mountainous.
RT
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
September 19, 2019
MUST DO Dolphin Swimming! Centauro were a brilliant hire car company
JV
Czech Republic
Fiat 500
August 20, 2019
We have always rented a car for the whole holiday stay in Madeira because we are independent and can enjoy all the beauties and excursions from morning to night and adapt the program to the current weather.
Top 16 Suppliers in Madeira in 2021
Interrent
+351291523689 / +351211451381
9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, PORTUGAL
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Alamo
351291522248
CRISTIANO RONALDO AIRPORT,
Europcar
+351291524633
AEROPORTO DO FUNCHAL
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
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SIXT
+351255788199
Estrada Monumental 137, 9000-089 Funchal
Guerin
+351291522248 / +351291522249 / +351291526765
Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo, 9100-105 Santa Cruz
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
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Avis
351291764546
Lg Antonio Nobre 164 (av Do Infante)
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Tue:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Wed:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Thu:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Fri:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Sat:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Sun:08:30-12:30; 15:00-19:00
Budget
351291764546
Lg Antonio Nobre 164(av Do Infante)
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Tue:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Wed:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Thu:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Fri:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Sat:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Sun:08:30-12:30; 14:00-18:00
Keddy
+351291524633
AEROPORTO DO FUNCHAL
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
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Alamo
351291522248
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
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Madeira Rent
+351291523355
Aeroporto Do Funchal, 9100-105 Santa Cruz
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
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Dollar
+351219426300 / +351210413333
Madeira Airport, Funchal PT, 9100-105 Santa Cruz
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
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Sun:07:00-23:59
Enterprise
+351291522248
CRISTIANO RONALDO AIRPORT,
Centauro
+351291091570 / +351308810777
ER237 100, 9200-225 Santa Cruz
Global Rent a Car
+351291706070 / +351291706071
Rua Vale da Ajuda n 52
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
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Sat:09:00-17:00
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Goldcar
+351211451595
On-Airport. Arrivals Terminal
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
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Sun:07:00-23:00
Surprice
+351300509199
Madeira Airport, 9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
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