Car Rental in Madeira
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Travel Information
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 $34 per day
- Large cars - from $39 per day
- Medium cars - from $30 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $82 per day
- Premium cars - from $98 per day
- Small cars - from $20 per day
- SUVs - from $33 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 17 Cities near Madeira
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Lisbon Car Rentals from $2.21 per day978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
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Faro Car Rentals from $2.60 per day950.5 km / 590.6 miles away
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Almada Car Rentals from $5.58 per day968.6 km / 601.9 miles away
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Benfica Car Rentals from $13.83 per day972.5 km / 604.3 miles away
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Lagos Car Rentals from $5.90 per day900.5 km / 559.6 miles away
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Vilamoura Car Rentals from $5.90 per day942.1 km / 585.4 miles away
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Quarteira Car Rentals from $7.42 per day942.9 km / 585.9 miles away
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Portimao Car Rentals from $5.43 per day913.1 km / 567.4 miles away
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Porto Santo Car Rentals from $26.09 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Setubal Car Rentals from $5.58 per day977.4 km / 607.3 miles away
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Albufeira Car Rentals from $5.90 per day933.4 km / 580.0 miles away
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Armacao de Pera Car Rentals from $5.90 per day922.5 km / 573.2 miles away
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Cascais Car Rentals from $5.58 per day954.6 km / 593.2 miles away
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Estoril Car Rentals from $7.87 per day957.3 km / 594.9 miles away
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Parede Car Rentals from $13.83 per day958.3 km / 595.4 miles away
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Tavira Car Rentals from $11.73 per day981.2 km / 609.7 miles away
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Mexilhoeira Grande Car Rentals from $16.25 per day908.4 km / 564.4 miles away
Top 16 Locations near Madeira
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Madeira Airport (Funchal) Car Rentals from $6.41 per day15.1 km / 9.4 miles away
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Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) Car Rentals from $26.09 per day71.7 km / 44.6 miles away
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Faro Airport Car Rentals from $2.60 per day950.5 km / 590.6 miles away
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Faro Montenegro Car Rentals from $5.90 per day951.6 km / 591.3 miles away
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Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals from $8.10 per day973.9 km / 605.2 miles away
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Lisbon Sao Sebastiao Car Rentals from $6.47 per day974.3 km / 605.4 miles away
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Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $6.47 per day976.0 km / 606.4 miles away
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Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $2.21 per day978.7 km / 608.1 miles away
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Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $5.58 per day980.0 km / 608.9 miles away
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Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $6.47 per day980.5 km / 609.2 miles away
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Coimbra Train Station Car Rentals from $7.01 per day1132.3 km / 703.6 miles away
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Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $6.12 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals from $7.46 per day1198.7 km / 744.8 miles away
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Porto Ramalde Car Rentals from $29.30 per day1199.0 km / 745.0 miles away
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Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $6.12 per day1200.5 km / 746.0 miles away
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Porto Airport Car Rentals from $1.51 per day1203.7 km / 747.9 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Centauro | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Surprice | Peugeot 108 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Surprice | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Renault Clio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Renault Twingo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Interrent | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Guerin | Ford Fiesta | 4 | 3 | Small cars |
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Top 16 Suppliers in Madeira in 2021















