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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
5
$14.29
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$16.60
per day
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.47
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$35.41
per day
Rental office
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
$15.49
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.53
per day
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Dacia Jogger
or similar Intermediate Van
Manual
7
A/C
5
$70.10
per day
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:46 on 21/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 16 locations near Madeira Santa Cruz
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Madeira Santa Cruz and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top supplier at Madeira Santa Cruz in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$29 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
20–50 km/h
or
12–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–120 km/h
or
56–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.85 per liter or $7.00 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.73 per liter or $6.55 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.92 per liter or $7.27 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 16 locations near Madeira Santa Cruz
- Madeira Airport (Funchal)from $13.59 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- Albufeira (Downtown)from $10.35 per day918.9 km / 570.98 miles away
- Albufeira Pine Cliffsfrom $18.09 per day923.9 km / 574.08 miles away
- Faro Airportfrom $3.20 per day936 km / 581.6 miles away
- Lisbon Hotel Tivolifrom $56.40 per day960.2 km / 596.64 miles away
- Lisbon (Downtown)from $2.82 per day961 km / 597.14 miles away
- Lisbon Santa Apolonia961.3 km / 597.32 miles away
- Lisbon Alamedafrom $13.08 per day962.3 km / 597.95 miles away
- Lisbon Airportfrom $2.33 per day965 km / 599.62 miles away
- Lisbon Prior Velhofrom $2.17 per day966.3 km / 600.43 miles away
- Oriente Train Stationfrom $25.80 per day966.8 km / 600.74 miles away
- Porto Boavista1,185.9 km / 736.88 miles away
- Porto (Downtown)from $4.76 per day1,186.8 km / 737.44 miles away
- Porto Campanha Railway Stationfrom $18.30 per day1,187.7 km / 738 miles away
- Porto Airport Area1,190.1 km / 739.49 miles away
- Porto Airportfrom $1.93 per day1,190.9 km / 739.99 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Autounion
Rua do Cano 42A 9100-101 Santa Cruz
When to book at Madeira Santa Cruz and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Madeira Santa Cruz?
The cost of renting a car at Madeira Santa Cruz varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $25 | A good deal $23 | Cheapest supplier Autounion | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Madeira Santa Cruz
$49
$24
$0
$11
in January
Jan
$10
in February
Feb
$16
in March
Mar
$27
in April
Apr
$44
in May
May
$39
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
$25
in September
Sep
$20
in October
Oct
$10
in November
Nov
$19
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Madeira Santa Cruz is November — when rental costs average $9.66 per day. This is 61% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $44.36 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Madeira Santa Cruz?
Based on how many users search for a car at Madeira Santa Cruz, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Madeira Santa Cruz by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Madeira Santa Cruz?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 7 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Madeira Santa Cruz
8
4
0
6 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Autounion |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Autounion |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autounion | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Autounion | Kia Picanto | 5 | Small car |
| Autounion | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | Small car |
| Autounion | Fiat 500 | 2 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during November, starting at $10 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $44. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Madeira Santa Cruz is February, while the least popular month is May.
Madeira Santa Cruz hosts: Autounion. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Madeira Funchal Airport is typically 11.03% more expensive than at Madeira Funchal Downtown due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
$29
Lowest daily price
$14
Total cars available
9
Top supplier at Madeira Santa Cruz in 2026
Autounion
7.7
Average
18 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
7.0
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
6.8
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
$14–$70
per day
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