Car Hire in São João da Madeira
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Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
1
A/C
2
€18.32
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Renault Clio
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
€23.45
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
Ford Focus
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€24.00
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Seat Ibiza
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
€21.08
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Peugeot 2008
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€32.76
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Renault Captur
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€36.32
per day
8.2
Very Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:43 on 05/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 13 cities near São João da Madeira
- Top 8 locations near São João da Madeira
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in São João da Madeira and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in São João da Madeira in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
€26 per day
Average car hire length
7 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%
Average petrol price
€1.66 per litre or €6.28 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.63 per litre or €6.17 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.90 per litre or €7.19 per gallon
Top 13 cities near São João da Madeira
- Portostarting at €3.45 per day41.8 km / 25.97 miles
- Guimaraesstarting at €12.41 per day63.3 km / 39.33 miles
- Coimbrastarting at €14.98 per day76.7 km / 47.66 miles
- Lisbonstarting at €2.10 per day243 km / 150.99 miles
- Alvorstarting at €29.40 per day420.3 km / 261.16 miles
- Lagosstarting at €21.01 per day422.1 km / 262.28 miles
- Carvoeirostarting at €21.60 per day422.9 km / 262.78 miles
- Albufeirastarting at €9.73 per day424.1 km / 263.52 miles
- Vilamourastarting at €18.21 per day426.1 km / 264.77 miles
- Quarteirastarting at €15.23 per day427 km / 265.33 miles
- Farostarting at €6.67 per day434 km / 269.68 miles
- Madeirastarting at €8.28 per day1,171.7 km / 728.06 miles
- Funchalstarting at €7.64 per day1,186 km / 736.95 miles
Top 8 locations near São João da Madeira
- Porto (Downtown)starting at €6.20 per day30.4 km / 18.89 miles
- Porto Boavistastarting at €89.33 per day31.2 km / 19.39 miles
- Porto Airportstarting at €3.45 per day41.8 km / 25.97 miles
- Lisbon Prior Velhostarting at €2.87 per day241.5 km / 150.06 miles
- Lisbon Airportstarting at €2.10 per day243 km / 150.99 miles
- Lisbon Hotel Tivolistarting at €207.33 per day248.7 km / 154.54 miles
- Faro Airportstarting at €6.67 per day434 km / 269.68 miles
- Madeira Airport (Funchal)starting at €8.28 per day1,171.7 km / 728.06 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
São João da Madeira (Downtown)
3 rental locations
When to book in São João da Madeira and for how long?
In which month is car hire in São João da Madeira the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in São João da Madeira 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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal €22 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in São João da Madeira
€57
€29
€0
€8
in January
Jan
Feb
€12
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
€29
in July
Jul
€52
in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in São João da Madeira is January (when the average price is €7.60 per day). This is 74% less than the yearly average and 85% less than hiring in August (when the average price is €51.85).
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 is the most favoured month for hiring a car in São João da Madeira?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in São João da Madeira is March, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in São João da Madeira by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
0.7 times in January
Jan
Feb
2 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in São João da Madeira?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in January, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in São João da Madeira
11
6
0
5 days in January
Jan
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €18 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
€26
Lowest daily price
€18
Total cars available
12
Top 3 suppliers in São João da Madeira in 2025
Dollar
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.4
€30
per day
Most popular location
Rua Da Madeira, 653
Thrifty
1 location
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.4
€18 - €33
per day
Most popular location
Rua da Madeira 653 3700, São João da Madeira
Hertz
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.3
€20 - €36
per day
Most popular location
Rua da Madeira 653, 3799-176 São João da Madeira
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