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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
- Azores. Even further out in the Atlantic Ocean than Madeira and lying nearly half-way between Europe and North America, the 9 Azores islands offer even more dramatic mountains, volcanoes, and beaches.
- Lisbon. Easily reached by a number of flights every day, Portugal’s first city is one of the most fun, colorful, and relaxed capitals of Europe.
- Porto. Full of history and unique atmosphere, Porto is a fascinating city to explore for days, although you might be tempted to visit the surrounding Northern Portugal region as well.
Car Rental Prices in Madeira
- Station wagons - from $38 per day
- Large cars - from $34 per day
- Medium cars - from $34 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $90 per day
- Premium cars - from $110 per day
- Small cars - from $21 per day
- SUVs - from $41 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 16 Cities near Madeira
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Lisbon Car Rentals from $5.55 per day976.0 km / 606.4 miles away
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Faro Car Rentals from $3.79 per day950.5 km / 590.6 miles away
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Almada Car Rentals from $7.97 per day968.6 km / 601.9 miles away
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Cascais Car Rentals from $7.97 per day954.6 km / 593.2 miles away
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Setubal Car Rentals from $7.97 per day977.4 km / 607.3 miles away
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Porto Santo Car Rentals from $25.99 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Portimao Car Rentals from $7.56 per day913.1 km / 567.4 miles away
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Benfica Car Rentals from $15.03 per day972.5 km / 604.3 miles away
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Lagos Car Rentals from $11.68 per day900.5 km / 559.6 miles away
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Vilamoura Car Rentals from $9.92 per day942.1 km / 585.4 miles away
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Albufeira Car Rentals from $8.03 per day933.4 km / 580.0 miles away
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Quarteira Car Rentals from $7.39 per day942.9 km / 585.9 miles away
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Armacao de Pera Car Rentals from $11.68 per day922.5 km / 573.2 miles away
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Tavira Car Rentals from $11.68 per day981.2 km / 609.7 miles away
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Parede Car Rentals from $15.03 per day958.3 km / 595.4 miles away
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Estoril Car Rentals from $13.16 per day957.3 km / 594.9 miles away
Top 16 Locations near Madeira
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Madeira Airport (Funchal) Car Rentals from $5.52 per day15.1 km / 9.4 miles away
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Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) Car Rentals from $25.99 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Faro Airport Car Rentals from $3.79 per day950.5 km / 590.6 miles away
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Faro Montenegro Car Rentals from $11.62 per day951.6 km / 591.3 miles away
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Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals from $8.07 per day973.9 km / 605.2 miles away
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Lisbon Sao Sebastiao Car Rentals from $5.55 per day974.3 km / 605.4 miles away
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Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $5.55 per day976.0 km / 606.4 miles away
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Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $2.42 per day978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
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Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $7.97 per day980.0 km / 608.9 miles away
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Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $5.55 per day980.5 km / 609.2 miles away
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Coimbra Train Station Car Rentals from $6.98 per day1132.3 km / 703.6 miles away
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Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $8.57 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals from $7.43 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Ramalde Car Rentals from $31.03 per day1199.0 km / 745.0 miles away
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Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $8.57 per day1200.5 km / 746.0 miles away
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Porto Airport Car Rentals from $2.73 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 $15.10). This is 63% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting in December (when rental prices start at $78.13 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 October.
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 |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Interrent | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Guerin | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Centauro | Citroen C4 Cactus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers Reviews
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.
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.
GM
Canada
Ford Fiesta
July 24, 2019
Madeira is a great place to holiday
AD
Netherlands
Peugeot 208
May 9, 2019
Madeira is nice to visit. A car is needed for a lomger stay. i would recommend and powerfulle car (diesel) for the Island is very hilly.
ON
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
April 10, 2019
Main roads are fine - basically dual carriageways, however back roads tend to be steep, narrow and bendy. Be sure to be comfortable with hill starts if considering driving in Madeira. Make sure to take out full insurance, even though we didn't have to use it, I can see how easy it may be to have a small scrape or bump. I would recommend hiring a car in order to explore the island as gives you great independence.
IS
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
March 8, 2019
Hiring a car makes it a lot easier to visit places, and there are a lot of places to see in Madeira.
AJ
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
March 5, 2019
Make sure you hire a car with a decent powered engine. Hills are very steep and you'll need the power.
MH
United Kingdom
VW Polo
February 27, 2019
need to hire a car to go around especially with young kids as the road is so bumpy and difficult to drive. auto car is advisable .
JW
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
February 21, 2019
You need to be reasonably confident in driving and not intimidated by the driving style of many Madeirans who enjoy speeding on the roads and tend to overtake when not expected!
DE
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
February 1, 2019
Madeira is a lovely island to visit with lots of dramatic scenery. Due to the many steep roads, however, a Diesel engine car would be advisable.
SF
Ireland
Fiat Punto
January 23, 2019
A great place to drive but not for the faint hearted, great fun.
CM
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Spark
January 17, 2019
Madeira is a beautiful island and hiring a car certainly helps to see it more fully. However, the very steep and (inland) narrow roads make driving a challenge and probably not for the more timid and cautious driver!!
BM
United Kingdom
Opel Adam
January 4, 2019
madeira is a fabulous island and getting a car gives you a chance to see many of the magical out of the way places - and to see the popular places before or after the coach parties when they are quiet
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
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
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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Sun:07:00-23:59
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; 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
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
Sun:07:00-23:59
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
Fri: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
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
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Enterprise
+351291522248
CRISTIANO RONALDO AIRPORT,
Centauro
+351291091570 / +351308810777
ER237 100, 9200-225 Santa Cruz
Rhodium
351211451595
Goldcar, Aeroporto de Madeira - Funchal, 9100-105 Santa Cruz
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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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
Thu:09:00-18:00
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Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
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
Sat:07:00-23:00
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
Fri:08:00-20:00
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