Car Hire in Funchal

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Funchal, Portugal
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Ford Ka or comparable
Ford Ka
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • Man.
Bravacar
£5.05 per day
City Centre
Economy
Renault Clio or comparable
Renault Clio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Funchal Drive rent a Car
£7.10 per day
Funchal Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel
Compact SUV
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£7.45 per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Guerin
£12.04 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Economy Elite
Renault Clio or comparable
Renault Clio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
ABBYCAR
£12.33 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Elite SUV
Dacia Sandero Stepway or comparable
Dacia Sandero Stepway
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Rentx Car Rental
£13.06 per day
City Centre
Full-size Crossover
Volkswagen Taigo or comparable
Volkswagen Taigo
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AD Car Rental
£13.26 per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Seat Arona or comparable
Seat Arona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Renting Madeira
£17.00 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:14 on 10/12/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£11 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.16 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.28 per litre or £4.85 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.41 per litre or £5.32 per gallon

Top 12 cities near Funchal

  1. Madeira starting at £2.62 per day
    16.4 km / 10.2 miles
  2. Lagos starting at £5.30 per day
    901.8 km / 560.4 miles
  3. Alvor starting at £17.53 per day
    910.5 km / 565.8 miles
  4. Carvoeiro starting at £7.03 per day
    917 km / 569.8 miles
  5. Albufeira starting at £3.23 per day
    934.6 km / 580.7 miles
  6. Vilamoura starting at £5.07 per day
    943.4 km / 586.2 miles
  7. Quarteira starting at £7.50 per day
    944.1 km / 586.6 miles
  8. Faro starting at £1.13 per day
    951.7 km / 591.4 miles
  9. Lisbon starting at £1.12 per day
    979.9 km / 608.9 miles
  10. Coimbra starting at £6.09 per day
    1,133.8 km / 704.5 miles
  11. Porto starting at £0.98 per day
    1,204.8 km / 748.6 miles
  12. Guimaraes starting at £5.06 per day
    1,242.8 km / 772.2 miles

Top 8 locations near Funchal

  1. Madeira Funchal Airport starting at £2.62 per day
    16.4 km / 10.2 miles
  2. Faro Airport starting at £1.13 per day
    951.7 km / 591.4 miles
  3. Lisbon Hotel Tivoli starting at £7.15 per day
    975.1 km / 605.9 miles
  4. Lisbon Airport starting at £1.12 per day
    979.9 km / 608.9 miles
  5. Lisbon Prior Velho starting at £2.35 per day
    981.2 km / 609.7 miles
  6. Porto Boavista starting at £5.76 per day
    1,199.8 km / 745.5 miles
  7. City Centre starting at £2.95 per day
    1,200.8 km / 746.1 miles
  8. Porto Airport starting at £0.98 per day
    1,204.8 km / 748.6 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Funchal the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Funchal fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Funchal
£15.89
January
£11.98
February
£18.25
March
£29.37
April
£31.84
May
£30.36
June
£33.49
July
£35.19
August
£25.78
September
£20.07
October
£16.33
November
£21.02
December
The best month to hire a car in Funchal is February (when the average price is £11.98 per day). This is 50% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £35.19).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Funchal?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in June, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Funchal
6
January
6
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
6
October
6
November
7
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Funchal?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Funchal is July, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Funchal by Monthly Searches
77%
January
81%
February
131%
March
85%
April
88%
May
94%
June
135%
July
125%
August
131%
September
88%
October
81%
November
84%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 3
Popular suppliers Rentx Car Rental, 7M Rent A Car, Driving Madeira Rent A Car, Funchal Drive rent a Car, ABBYCAR
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price £5 per day
Cheapest supplier Bravacar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Rentx Car Rental Opel Corsa 4 2 Small cars
7M Rent A Car Fiat Panda 5 1 Small cars
Driving Madeira Rent A Car Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
ABBYCAR Peugeot 208 5 1 Small cars
Driving Madeira Rent A Car Opel Corsa Hatchback 5 2 Small cars
7M Rent A Car Kia Stonic 5 2 SUVs
Funchal Drive rent a Car Citroen C3 4 2 Small cars
Funchal Drive rent a Car Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Driving Madeira Rent A Car Fiat Panda 5 2 Small cars
Way2Azores Rent Citroen C3 5 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
04/11/2024
I loved the Nature and the people of Madeira. Funchal is great for its culture and restaurants. I would however not recommend a car rental for an extended period of time if you are staying in Funchal since driving and parking in the city can be very stressful. Unless your accommodation provides parking space of course.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
02/11/2024
Definitely you need a car in order to explore and visit Madeira, natural pools food and sceneries are just amazing!!
Photo 1 by Alex M. about hiring a Peugeot 208 in Funchal (02/11/2024) Photo 2 by Alex M. about hiring a Peugeot 208 in Funchal (02/11/2024) Photo 3 by Alex M. about hiring a Peugeot 208 in Funchal (02/11/2024) Photo 4 by Alex M. about hiring a Peugeot 208 in Funchal (02/11/2024)
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
17/08/2024
Beautiful island with a very peaceful energy.
United Kingdom
Citroen C3 Aircross
07/07/2024
If your used to driving, Madeira really isn’t as scary as people make it out to be.. if you’re confident driving in the Lake District, Madeira shouldn’t be too much trouble.
United Kingdom
Mercedes-Benz A Class
07/06/2024
If we hadn't have had the car we wouldn't have been able to explore the island like we did!! Would 100% recommend hiring a car. We stayed in Funchal and went to Port Moinz natural pools and Seixal beach.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
17/05/2024
The car gave us the freedom to plan or change plans whether visiting miradors, botanical gardens, coastal locations or levada walks. Definitely helped to maximise and shape our time more effectively.
Photo 1 by Dirk M. about hiring a Volkswagen T-Roc in Funchal (17/05/2024) Photo 2 by Dirk M. about hiring a Volkswagen T-Roc in Funchal (17/05/2024) Photo 3 by Dirk M. about hiring a Volkswagen T-Roc in Funchal (17/05/2024)
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Space Star
01/03/2024
The hiking was incredible, as was driving around the island and stopping at several different towns and viewpoints
United Kingdom
Mercedes-Benz A Class
10/02/2024
Explored the Island of Madeira
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
18/01/2024
Driving up into the mountains and seeing the amazing views,
United Kingdom
Citro?n C3
11/01/2024
Saw all the places you don’t have time to visit on coach tours. Met some lovely people and discovered more about the island at our own pace.
Photo by Eunice B. about hiring a Citro?n C3 in Funchal (11/01/2024)
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
01/11/2023
Beautiful scenery around the island, so gkad i hired a car to see it all.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
19/10/2023
Explored all parts of the island using hire car. The car was a little underpowered for the steep hills and some of the drivers in Funchal were really bad, but overall a pleasant experience.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
13/10/2023
We enjoyed great food on the island. Scenically the island, the north coast in particular, is spectacular. Our main reason for visiting Madeira was hiking but an October heatwave caused us to rein in our plans somewhat. It's also important to consider the logistics when making hiking plans. Group tours, mainly from Funchal, may be a better option in some cases as lots of routes on the island are 'open jaw' without a viable circular option.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500 Cabrio
09/09/2023
Great place and definitely worth hiring a car to see the whole island and get the full experience. Good place to drive and good quality roads, evenin the mountains. Really steep hills so worth having a more powerful engine to help with the hills.
Australia
Fiat 500
07/08/2023
We originally booked a smart car (1L engine capacity & 70 horsepower) & were upsold for €50 to a VW Polo (1.2L engine & 100 horsepower) which suited us perfectly for exploring Madeira including hiking spots & beach’s! Would 110% recommend, we had the most amazing time!
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
27/07/2023
Madeira is a crazy island and a complete surprise. Some much to see and do. Highlights include Cabo Girão cliff skywalk, Pico do Arieiro, Levada walks, Fanal Forest, Funchal cable car, Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal Toboggan Ride and our resting place, the Savoy Saccharum resort. Food is fresh, fruit is amazing and wine a bonus. Highly recommended holiday destination.
Photo 1 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023) Photo 2 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023) Photo 3 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023) Photo 4 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023) Photo 5 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023) Photo 6 by Ravinder P. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Funchal (27/07/2023)
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
18/07/2023
Beautiful island with lots of nature to explore. Natural sea pools for swimming and walks in the mountains were great.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
18/07/2023
Madeira is beautiful. Funchal old town is very quaint. We went on an amazing dolphin and whale spotting trip. We used the car to access the Levada walks, which were stunning. Along the north coast we visited Porto Moniz, which is a pleasant town! We'll be sure to return.
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
13/07/2023
Beautiful island, made better because we hired a car to get out and see the whole island!
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
26/05/2023
Porto Cruz is worth visiting.
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
20/05/2023
Fabulous island!
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
23/04/2023
We were able to see lots of the island. Traffic was, in the main, very light and the roads very easy to navigate. Some roads are very steep with sharp bends but provided you drive at a sensible speed and use the gearbox it’s fine. The scenery is spectacular!
Photo 1 by Nicholas B. about hiring a Opel Corsa Hatchback in Funchal (23/04/2023) Photo 2 by Nicholas B. about hiring a Opel Corsa Hatchback in Funchal (23/04/2023) Photo 3 by Nicholas B. about hiring a Opel Corsa Hatchback in Funchal (23/04/2023)
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
20/04/2023
Beautiful trips around Island. I definitely need to go back and see more. Thank you.
Photo by Izabela G. about hiring a Opel Corsa Hatchback in Funchal (20/04/2023)
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
15/04/2023
Maderia is a lovely place to visit with some amazing views from up in the mountains and lots to do.
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa Hatchback
29/03/2023
Able to get around Madeira easily
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
25/02/2023
We had a excellent holiday in the beautiful island of madeira. By having the hire car is greatly enhanced our holiday has we drove all around the island looking at various locations
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
23/02/2023
We had a new car and we drove around most of the island, seeing levadas and the cliffs and mountains around Madeira
Photo by Suraj K. about hiring a Fiat 500 in Funchal (23/02/2023)
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
18/09/2022
Enjoyed exploring Island and finding some spectacular views and lovely coastal villages. Many roads are steep, narrow and windy.
Photo by peter J. about hiring a Fiat Panda in Funchal (18/09/2022)
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
07/09/2022
We travelled North coast madeira and attempted the climb to Ribeirio Frio….the little SMART car was perfect for negotiating the roads and steep hills.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
13/08/2022
Drove round Island of Maderia. Lots to see from highest point to lava pools for swimming
United Kingdom
Mercedes A Class
06/06/2022
Get the smallest car possible. Except if you suffer from motion sickness get a big car.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Rentx Car Rental
9.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Way2Azores Rent
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
152
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£10.91
Lowest daily price
£5.05
Total cars available
590

Top 29 suppliers in Funchal in 2024

Rentx Car Rental
Rentx Car Rental
Exceptional 9.6 / 364 reviews
1 location
£10 - £132
Renting Madeira
Renting Madeira
Exceptional 9.5 / 20 reviews
1 location
£16 - £70
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Exceptional 9.2 / 256 reviews
3 locations
£8 - £46
Madeira Rent
Madeira Rent
Exceptional 9 / 163 reviews
1 location
£17 - £125
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 103 reviews
2 locations
£7 - £17
InsularCar
InsularCar
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
1 location
£12 - £75
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Very good 8.6 / 37 reviews
1 location
£11 - £16
7M Rent A Car
7M Rent A Car
Very good 8.6 / 84 reviews
3 locations
£10 - £55
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 15 reviews
1 location
£14 - £57
Guerin
Guerin
Very good 8.4 / 6 reviews
1 location
£9 - £44
Rodavante
Rodavante
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
1 location
£22 - £99
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
2 locations
£21 - £28
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
1 location
£17 - £57
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 9 reviews
1 location
£9 - £16
Autounion
Autounion
Very good 8.1 / 7 reviews
1 location
£7 - £26
WheeGo
WheeGo
Very good 8.1 / 6 reviews
1 location
£13 - £71
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
2 locations
£10 - £108
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 21 reviews
1 location
£8 - £13
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Very good 8 / 194 reviews
1 location
£6 - £11
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
£6 - £11
Vanscape
Vanscape
Average 7.8 / 2 reviews
1 location
£53 - £88
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.8 / 1 review
1 location
£12 - £21
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
£12 - £21
Flizzr
Flizzr
Average 7.8 / 9 reviews
1 location
£9 - £20
Key'n Go
Key'n Go
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
£9 - £20
Bravacar
Bravacar
Average 7.7 / 25 reviews
1 location
£5 - £7
North Car Rental
North Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
£14 - £19
AD Car Rental
AD Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 6 reviews
2 locations
£8 - £15
Way2Azores Rent
Way2Azores Rent
Average 7.2 / 41 reviews
1 location
£10 - £87

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