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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Economy
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Way2Azores Rent
$23.81 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Centauro
$24.54 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite SUV
Dacia Sandero or similar
Dacia Sandero
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Rentx Car Rental
$26.47 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Compact
Opel Astra or similar
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Goldcar
$32.35 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or similar
Seat Ibiza
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drive4Move
$33.86 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Renault Megane Grandtour or similar
Renault Megane Grandtour
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Bravacar
$47.21 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Funchal Drive rent a Car
$47.77 / per day
Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$48.35 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:24 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
$35.55 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h
56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.5
Average gasoline price
$1.92 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.15 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.70 per liter

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.
Madeira Car Rental

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.

City facts

  • An island archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal. Its population is just over 250,000 (according to the 2021 census).
  • 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 the Madeira mountains at least once a year.. 

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.
  • Monte Palace. Monte Palace is a former palace located in the hills above Funchal and was built in the late 19th century by a wealthy businessman, and was later converted into a museum. Today, the museum is set within lush gardens, featuring a range of exotic plants and flowers, as well as several lakes and fountains. The palace itself is a stunning example of 19th-century architecture and is filled with an impressive collection of art, artifacts, and other objects of historical and cultural interest.
  • Use this guide to find more of the best things to do in Madeira.

Traffic and parking

  • 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 day trips

  • 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.
  • The São Vicente Caves. These caves were formed by the eruption of a volcanic vent, which caused the surrounding rock to melt and form lava tubes. Over time, the lava tubes cooled and solidified, creating the caves that we see today. They were first explored by a team of geologists in the early 20th century and are a popular Madeira day trip today (there is also a museum there).

Most popular 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

  • Convertibles - from $45 per day
  • Station wagons - from $39 per day
  • Large cars - from $33 per day
  • Medium cars - from $29 per day
  • Vans - from $94 per day
  • Premium cars - from $56 per day
  • Small cars - from $24 per day
  • SUVs - from $26 per day

Money-saving tips

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.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Top 20 Cities near Madeira

  1. Funchal Car Rentals from $23.54 per day
    16.4 km / 10.2 miles away
  2. Porto Santo Car Rentals from $79.62 per day
    57.6 km / 35.8 miles away
  3. Lagos Car Rentals from $27.78 per day
    885.7 km / 550.3 miles away
  4. Alvor Car Rentals from $25.58 per day
    894.5 km / 555.8 miles away
  5. Portimao Car Rentals from $17.00 per day
    898.3 km / 558.2 miles away
  6. Carvoeiro Car Rentals from $97.68 per day
    901.0 km / 559.9 miles away
  7. Armacao de Pera Car Rentals from $20.79 per day
    907.6 km / 564.0 miles away
  8. Albufeira Car Rentals from $16.52 per day
    918.5 km / 570.7 miles away
  9. Vilamoura Car Rentals from $25.47 per day
    927.2 km / 576.1 miles away
  10. Quarteira Car Rentals from $20.84 per day
    928.0 km / 576.6 miles away
  11. Faro Car Rentals from $12.08 per day
    935.6 km / 581.4 miles away
  12. Cascais Car Rentals from $18.13 per day
    940.7 km / 584.5 miles away
  13. Estoril Car Rentals from $15.92 per day
    943.5 km / 586.3 miles away
  14. Parede Car Rentals from $142.24 per day
    944.3 km / 586.8 miles away
  15. Olhao Car Rentals from $29.14 per day
    946.0 km / 587.8 miles away
  16. Sintra Car Rentals from $6.92 per day
    950.1 km / 590.4 miles away
  17. Almada Car Rentals from $18.13 per day
    954.7 km / 593.2 miles away
  18. Setubal Car Rentals from $15.92 per day
    963.3 km / 598.6 miles away
  19. Vila Franca do Campo Car Rentals from $34.97 per day
    963.9 km / 598.9 miles away
  20. Lisbon Car Rentals from $4.35 per day
    964.8 km / 599.5 miles away

Top 16 Locations near Madeira

  1. Madeira Funchal Airport Car Rentals from $23.81 per day
  2. Porto Santo Airport (Madeira) Car Rentals from $79.62 per day
    57.6 km / 35.8 miles away
  3. Downtown Car Rentals from $16.52 per day
    918.5 km / 570.7 miles away
  4. Faro Airport Car Rentals from $12.08 per day
    935.6 km / 581.4 miles away
  5. Lisbon Hotel Tivoli Car Rentals
    959.9 km / 596.5 miles away
  6. Downtown Car Rentals from $5.89 per day
    960.8 km / 597.0 miles away
  7. Lisbon Santa Apolonia Car Rentals
    961.0 km / 597.1 miles away
  8. Lisbon Alameda Car Rentals from $23.69 per day
    962.0 km / 597.8 miles away
  9. Lisbon Airport Car Rentals from $4.35 per day
    964.8 km / 599.5 miles away
  10. Lisbon Prior Velho Car Rentals from $5.50 per day
    966.0 km / 600.2 miles away
  11. Oriente Train Station Car Rentals from $24.63 per day
    966.5 km / 600.6 miles away
  12. Porto Sao Bento Railway station Car Rentals
    1185.7 km / 736.8 miles away
  13. Porto Boavista Car Rentals from $40.26 per day
    1185.7 km / 736.8 miles away
  14. Downtown Car Rentals from $8.90 per day
    1186.7 km / 737.4 miles away
  15. Porto Campanha Railway Station Car Rentals from $28.56 per day
    1187.5 km / 737.9 miles away
  16. Porto Airport Car Rentals from $4.86 per day
    1190.8 km / 739.9 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Madeira?

Car rental prices in Madeira vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Madeira
$29.05
January
$35.40
February
$40.88
March
$57.95
April
$56.50
May
$50.69
June
$51.64
July
$54.19
August
$42.78
September
$51.34
October
$32.77
November
$49.09
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Madeira is January (when prices average $29.05 per day). This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $57.95).

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’s the usual rental length in Madeira?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Madeira
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
6
June
7
July
7
August
7
September
7
October
6
November
7
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Madeira?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Madeira is September, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Madeira by pick-up date relative to the average
60%
January
83%
February
113%
March
93%
April
112%
May
139%
June
147%
July
146%
August
163%
September
45%
October
50%
November
47%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Magic Islands Rent A Car, Rentx Car Rental, Funchal Drive rent a Car, Madeira Rent, Way2Azores Rent
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons
Lowest price $24 per day
Cheapest supplier Way2Azores Rent

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Rentx Car Rental Opel Corsa Hatchback 5 2 Small cars
Magic Islands Rent A Car Volkswagen Polo 5 3 Small cars
Magic Islands Rent A Car Volkswagen T-Cross 5 3 SUVs
Funchal Drive rent a Car Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Funchal Drive rent a Car Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Way2Azores Rent Citroen C3 5 2 Medium cars
Rentx Car Rental Opel Corsa 4 2 Small cars
Magic Islands Rent A Car Fiat Panda 5 2 Small cars
Way2Azores Rent Opel Corsa Hatchback 5 2 Small cars
Madeira Rent Peugeot 208 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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Portugal
Fiat 500
September 16, 2023
Was very cool going to natural pools near the beaches.
Portugal
Seat Arona
September 14, 2023
We did everything and did a lot of driving. We did hike to the highest peak early in the morning and watch a a sunrise. We went to a natural swimming pool. We had amazing meals at local restaurants.
Belgium
Peugeot 108
September 8, 2023
The trip in Madeira was amazing. We have made many hikes in different areas at Madeira.
Netherlands
Hyundai i30
September 5, 2023
Porto moniz, fanal forest, levada walks, pico da arieiro. Only skipped the last day for the right side of the island because of the gear difficulties of the car.
Canada
Seat Arona
September 1, 2023
Amazing place beautiful scenery.
Ireland
Peugeot 2008
August 10, 2023
The most amazing scenery with lush vegetation up to the mountain tops. Natural sea pools to swim in , coastal walks, botanical gardens, local bakeries just has it all and very friendly helpful people
Spain
Opel Crossland X
July 29, 2023
Cabo Girao is a must, a number of viewpoints (miradouros) give us breathtaking views of the island.
Hungary
Peugeot 208
July 27, 2023
best island!!!
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
July 22, 2023
Madeira is the best place for nature lovers. Plenty of places to walking, hiking, beautiful views.
Czech Republic
Citroen C3
July 15, 2023
The trip was excellent according to possibility to have own car. We were ableb to meet a lot of amazing places on the island. Be every day at the new beach, so perfect!
United Kingdom
Mercedes-Benz B Class
July 8, 2023
Great restaurants with very cheap food and lovely food too. Madeira was nice but ‘personally’ it just wasn’t for us. We are a young 36 year old couple and the island is more for people from 50+ I would say. No night life, no nice beaches. Very very hilly and having a car is highly recommended unless you are happy to be stuck at your hotel. If you don’t have a car, then I recommend you stay in the centre of Funchal. Again, lovely island but just not for us.
Czech Republic
Mercedes-Benz B Class
July 5, 2023
We went around the island and Madeira is amazing.
Netherlands
Volkswagen Polo
June 24, 2023
The hikes and scenery was amazing. Food was diverse and delicious. Weather bit cloudy from time to time but more than warm enough. Would definitely want to visit again in the future.
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
June 18, 2023
Having a car on Madeira was vital for us as we were staying at the other end of the island. It gave us flexibility so we could get to a beach, levada or supermarket as desired.
United States of America (USA)
Dacia Sandero Stepway
June 16, 2023
Explore areas outside of Funchal
Canada
Citro?n C3 Aircross
June 11, 2023
Bad Weather - Oscar.
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
June 7, 2023
Nature is your best friend in Madeira.
Belgium
Renault Clio
June 5, 2023
Awesome!, Madeira is a fantastic place for the nature and outdoor activities. Sure, I will come back !
Poland
Volkswagen T-Cross
May 15, 2023
the car I received was even a bit bigger than booked, comfortable and provided awsome pieces of experience while exploring the island
Brazil
Ford Ka
May 3, 2023
milions of places to visit in Madeira.
Portugal
Mitsubishi Space Star
May 1, 2023
Madeira is a great island offering unique hikes!
Belgium
Nissan Juke
April 16, 2023
You need to visit Madeira with a. car to see all the beautiful places, and be away from the crowd ;-)!
Portugal
Fiat Tipo
April 14, 2023
Madeira is worth visiting for its landscapes, activities and good food and good infrastructure.
Czech Republic
Renault Clio Sport Tourer
April 13, 2023
first knowledge of the island , mountain hikes the sea, the city, life as it is, perfect amazing, I will be happy to come back
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
April 12, 2023
Pico do Arieiro at sunrise, dolphin and whale tour, Fanal Forest, Botanical Garden, Funchal, Seixal beach
United States of America (USA)
Renault Clio
April 9, 2023
We loved the whole island.
Lithuania
Opel Corsa Hatchback
April 4, 2023
I can't imagine seeing all the good spots of Madeira without a car.
Slovakia
Fiat 500X
April 1, 2023
Everything was excellent! Best nature, tropic weather, amazing hikes.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
March 27, 2023
We visited the following places
United Kingdom
Fiat 500X
March 19, 2023
Madeira is beautiful and I will return for sure …
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
March 16, 2023
Great hiking and canyoning! The car dealt great with the mountains. Did multiple sunsets and sunrises
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
March 13, 2023
3 weeks round the island Glad we had a more powerful car for the hills.
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
March 10, 2023
Stayed in 5 different accommodations, this made it easy to see the whole island.
Netherlands
Volkswagen Tiguan
March 5, 2023
Really nice people! They offered us an almost new car which perfectly did the job!
United Kingdom
Suzuki Baleno
March 4, 2023
Walked on the amazing levadas. Great restaurants in Funchal. Swam in the sea at Calheta and Machico.
Poland
Fiat Punto
March 1, 2023
Madeira is the most amazing abroad place I have seen so far. But be prepared for driving on low gears :)
Poland
Citro?n C3
February 23, 2023
We were travelling around Madeira island and see a lot of beautiful nature like Sao Lorenzo or very old Forrest at Fanal.
Slovenia
Volkswagen T-Cross
February 13, 2023
lot of hiking
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 308 STW
December 28, 2022
Hiking, swimming, eating, drinking, and weather were fantastic. Great place to celebrate Christmas with all the lights and festivities.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
December 23, 2022
Madeira is just such a beautiful island. But if renting a car there the smell in Funchal is burnt clutch smell! You could well be stung if you drive any streep hills with this system
Netherlands
Fiat 500
December 11, 2022
We did a lot of hiking and drove to different parts of the island (even the scary mountain roads). The car gave us the ultimate freedom!
Ukraine
Renault Clio
December 2, 2022
Funchal is an amazing place. All Madeira is awesome. I definitely will come back there.
Poland
Fiat 500
November 10, 2022
Madeira is a beautiful green island with many trekking spots
Slovenia
Fiat 500
November 6, 2022
Perfect place to be. Amazing.
Czech Republic
Renault Captur
October 7, 2022
Nature, travel all of Madeira
Canada
Citroen C4
September 22, 2022
There is many great hikes, easily accessible by car on Madeira.
France
Peugeot 208
August 24, 2022
Madeira is full of places to visit and it’s way easier by car than by bus.
Czech Republic
Fiat Panda
July 9, 2022
There were no problems at all, just little complicated communication about the dealyed flight
Bulgaria
Renault Captur
June 16, 2022
Madeira is a very steep island. Don't get the smalles engine
Netherlands
Citroen C1
March 8, 2022
Most of the roads on Madeira are in very good condition, so the car we rented brought us everywhere we wanted to go. We’ve seen beautiful sights we would not have been able to visit if we didn’t have the car.
Russian Federation
Fiat Panda
February 5, 2022
Do not use Goldcar!
Germany
Fiat 500
January 10, 2022
The pick up was easy drop off easy too. Reliable and reasonable!
Czech Republic
Peugeot 108 3d
December 5, 2021
Madeira is a beautiful and interesting volcanic island with spectacular nature and breathtaking views in many places.
Portugal
Citroen C1
October 4, 2021
Very profissional
Czech Republic
Fiat Panda
August 6, 2021
Madeira is very interesting place, the road are very steep and sometimes a bit dangerous, but all drivers and all people are very patient and happy :)
Portugal
Peugeot 208
July 21, 2021
The best Wheather!
United States of America (USA)
Citroen C4 Cactus
June 16, 2021
Car was a little bit expensive.
Saint-Martin (France)
Vauxhall Corsa
May 7, 2021
Our Renault Clio was perfect
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.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
December 22, 2020
Magical island
United Kingdom
Citroen C4 Cactus
November 2, 2020
Hire a diesel car
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!
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.
United Kingdom
Audi A3
August 13, 2020
Madeira roads are very hilly, hence recommend Automatic
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
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
October 12, 2019
Need powerful engine in Madeira as very mountainous.
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
September 19, 2019
MUST DO Dolphin Swimming! Centauro were a brilliant hire car company
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.
Canada
Ford Fiesta
July 24, 2019
Madeira is a great place to holiday
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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!
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.
Ireland
Fiat Punto
January 23, 2019
A great place to drive but not for the faint hearted, great fun.
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!!
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
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
January 3, 2019
Very hilly ....
Canada
Fiat Punto
December 2, 2018
Who needs to spend more than a couple of days in Madeira I would recommend to rent a car to visit the island landmarks. It is a terrific place, very well adopted for tourists. Get more powerful car with bigger engine or diesel with bigger turgue. There are some streets so steep you might never experienced before. It is not a joke.
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
November 8, 2018
Roads are narrow mountainous!
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
October 4, 2018
Nice and friendly people
Portugal
Fiat 500
July 26, 2018
The island is wonderful.
United States of America (USA)
Ford Fiesta
June 25, 2018
Madeira is a piece of heaven that fell on earth. Visited several places; including Camera de Lobos, Porto Muniz, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Sao Vicente, Ribeira Brava, Santana, Machico, Santa Cruz and Funchal. All these have their own aura and if you are planning to visit Madeira, you must go site seeing all the above. There is fine dining everywhere you go. The food is great and inexpensive. If you are a wine lover, you couldn't be at a better place. Every glass of wine I tasted was great. I wanted to experience the local life, so I never asked to see a wine list. I just asked for a glass of the house wine, red or white it met my expectations. Here in the U.S, a glass of wine will cost you between $6 to $8. In Madeira it will cost you between two to three Euros. With a little planning you don't need to rent a car the entire time you there. Rent a car to go site seeing and once you are done with it, assuming you are staying in the downtown area, walking is the best way to absorb the sites and sounds of the Island. Funchal is a lively place, restaurants at every "beco" and corner. The architecture is fantastic and the people are happy and friendly. We loved this place so much that my wife and I are talking about retiring there.
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Renting Madeira
9.7 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
289
Total rental companies
36
Average daily price
$35.55
Lowest daily price
$23.81
Total cars available
432

Top 36 Suppliers in Madeira in 2023

Rentx Car Rental
Rentx Car Rental
Exceptional 9.7 / 1018 reviews
1 location
$26 - $56
Renting Madeira
Renting Madeira
Exceptional 9.7 / 16 reviews
1 location
$44
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Exceptional 9.5 / 215 reviews
1 location
$58 - $199
Madeira Rent
Madeira Rent
Exceptional 9.3 / 1441 reviews
1 location
$45 - $237
Rodavante
Rodavante
Exceptional 9.3 / 596 reviews
1 location
$39 - $155
Centauro
Centauro
Exceptional 9.3 / 529 reviews
1 location
$25 - $31
Guerin
Guerin
Exceptional 9.3 / 210 reviews
1 location
$51 - $89
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Exceptional 9.3 / 84 reviews
1 location
$31 - $69
Alamo
Alamo
Exceptional 9.3 / 39 reviews
1 location
$54 - $74
Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9.3 / 20 reviews
1 location
$57 - $83
Budget
Budget
Exceptional 9 / 82 reviews
1 location
Cassiano's Rent A Car
Cassiano's Rent A Car
Very good 8.9 / 263 reviews
1 location
$49 - $135
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.9 / 181 reviews
1 location
$41 - $72
7M Rent A Car
7M Rent A Car
Very good 8.9 / 24 reviews
1 location
$26 - $94
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Very good 8.9 / 6 reviews
1 location
$47 - $60
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 256 reviews
1 location
$55 - $113
WheeGo
WheeGo
Very good 8.7 / 42 reviews
1 location
$36 - $369
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 15 reviews
1 location
$40 - $229
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.7 / 9 reviews
1 location
$48 - $85
Ok Mobility
Ok Mobility
Very good 8.6 / 79 reviews
1 location
$34 - $92
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.6 / 37 reviews
1 location
$44 - $83
Drive on Holidays
Drive on Holidays
Very good 8.6 / 16 reviews
1 location
$32 - $112
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Very good 8.5 / 1421 reviews
1 location
$44
National
National
Very good 8.5
1 location
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.4 / 23 reviews
1 location
International Car
International Car
Very good 8.4
1 location
$43 - $210
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Very good 8.3 / 1536 reviews
1 location
$28 - $48
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 28 reviews
1 location
$37 - $91
Bravacar
Bravacar
Very good 8.2 / 298 reviews
1 location
$29 - $47
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.1
1 location
Way2Azores Rent
Way2Azores Rent
Good 7.9 / 682 reviews
2 locations
$24 - $155
Goldcar
Goldcar
Good 7.8 / 378 reviews
1 location
$27 - $39
Surprice
Surprice
Good 7.8 / 373 reviews
1 location
$30 - $178
Drive4Move
Drive4Move
Good 7.5 / 57 reviews
1 location
$31 - $182
Interrent
Interrent
Good 7.2 / 52 reviews
1 location
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Good 7.2 / 43 reviews
1 location
$39 - $236
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