Madeira

Car hire in Madeira

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Whether you are flying to Madeira for a short time or for a long holiday, the best way to move around the island is to rent a car.

There are several car rental companies on the island offering different solutions at very competitive rates. Renting a car in Madeira allows to move freely without having to rely on public transports.

It allows you to save time and to make the most out of it; being independent while organizing your tour around Madeira is a mandatory condition to enjoy your stress-free holidays on the island.

Car rental offices are located at the airport and in the main towns of the island, giving you the opportunity to rent a car for just a short time or at any other time of your holiday.

Cheapest offers at the airport of Madeira

Below are the cheapest prices for car hire at at the airport of Madeira, to book click here.

Economy
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda or similar
€6.80 / per day
Way2Azores Rent
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Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
Volkswagen Up or similar
€9.06 / per day
International Car
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Compact Elite
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo or similar
€14.76 / per day
Magic Islands Rent A Car
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Compact SUV
Renault Captur or similar
Renault Captur or similar
€15.43 / per day
Drive4Move
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Most popular car hire deals at the airport of Madeira

The following are the most popular car rental offers at at the airport of Madeira, to book click here.

Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
€20.01 / per day
Alamo
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Economy Elite
Renault Clio or similar
Renault Clio or similar
€20.69 / per day
ABBYCAR
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Standard
Fiat Tipo or similar
Fiat Tipo or similar
€22.72 / per day
7M Rent A Car
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Mini Elite Convertible
Fiat 500 Cabrio or similar
Fiat 500 Cabrio or similar
€22.95 / per day
Drive on Holidays
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Car rental information at the airport of Madeira

Rent a car at the airport of Madeira

Car rental prices at the airport of Madeira

The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Madeira varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.

Rent a car at the airport of Madeira

Best car rental companies at the airport of Madeira

According to reviews by other travellers, the following are the best car hire companies at at the airport of Madeira. To compare rates click here.

Renting Madeira
Exceptional 9.5111 reviews
from €33 per day
InsularCar
Exceptional 9.478 reviews
from €15 per day
Rentx Car Rental
Exceptional 9.42,175 reviews
from €44 per day
Driving Madeira Rent A Car
Exceptional 9.2479 reviews
from €23 per day
Rodavante
Exceptional 9.2716 reviews
from €24 per day
Magic Islands Rent A Car
Exceptional 9.12,382 reviews
from €15 per day
ABBYCAR
Exceptional 9100 reviews
from €18 per day
Guerin
Exceptional 9297 reviews
from €72 per day
Alamo
Exceptional 996 reviews
from €16 per day
AddCar
Very good 8.9116 reviews
from €16 per day
SIXT
Very good 8.9422 reviews
from €18 per day
Madeira Rent
Very good 8.81,777 reviews
from €25 per day
Enterprise
Very good 8.834 reviews
from €18 per day
United Rent A Car
Very good 8.7115 reviews
from €10 per day
Drive on Holidays
Very good 8.7258 reviews
from €16 per day
Cassiano's Rent A Car
Very good 8.6883 reviews
from €14 per day
Centauro
Very good 8.6633 reviews
from €16 per day
Drivalia
Very good 8.519 reviews
from €42 per day
Dollar
Very good 8.469 reviews
from €16 per day
Key'n Go
Very good 8.49 reviews
from €34 per day
WheeGo
Very good 8.4172 reviews
from €21 per day
Budget
Very good 8.3205 reviews
from €20 per day
Europcar
Very good 8.252 reviews
from €23 per day
Keddy
Very good 8.2223 reviews
from €19 per day
Vanscape
Very good 8.15 reviews
from €38 per day
7M Rent A Car
Very good 8.1647 reviews
from €14 per day
Thrifty
Very good 8.126 reviews
from €17 per day
Tangerine Rent A Car
Very good 8.152 reviews
from €21 per day
Avis
Very good 845 reviews
from €30 per day
Hertz
Very good 823 reviews
from €22 per day
AD Car Rental
Good 7.95 reviews
from €18 per day
Firefly
Good 7.90 reviews
from €18 per day
International Car
Good 7.724 reviews
from €9 per day
Bravacar
Good 7.7336 reviews
from €9 per day
Specific Rent
Good 7.63 reviews
from €9 per day
North Car Rental
Good 7.60 reviews
from €123 per day
Ok Mobility
Good 7.5184 reviews
from €22 per day
Autounion
Good 7.315 reviews
from €27 per day
Way2Azores Rent
Good 7.31,638 reviews
from €7 per day
Surprice
Satisfactory 6.8392 reviews
from €19 per day
Funchal Drive rent a Car
Satisfactory 6.81,831 reviews
from €32 per day
Drive4Move
Satisfactory 6.6187 reviews
from €10 per day
RightCars
Satisfactory 6.53 reviews
from €34 per day
Ace Rent a car
Satisfactory 6.562 reviews
from €26 per day
Goldcar
Satisfactory 6.4634 reviews
from €13 per day
Rent a car at the airport of Madeira

Travel information

Car rental at Funchal airport

It is not recommendable to rent a car at Funchal airport, as companies often apply higher rates. The best solution would be walking into one of the many agencies located in Funchal, the capital of the island, which can be easily reached from the airport by public transports.

If you decide to book online choose to pick up the car in Funchal and return it at the airport in order to save some time on your departure day.

There are different types of rental cars at Funchal airport, ranging from cheap models – suitable for those who are traveling on a budget – to models featuring all the comforts. From small cars to mini vans suitable for families or small groups of friends.

Car rental companies

Among the available companies at the airport and on the rest of Madeira there are some international groups like Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt and Europcar, as well as some local companies such as Insularcar, Atlantic Rent a Car, Bravacar, Funchal Car Hire, and so much more. Local companies may offer more convenient rates, although the quality of their services may be lower.

Low cost companies may have a stricter policy in case of small damages compared to bigger companies that offer a greater insurance cover.

Driving in Madeira: our tips

Not all the roads of Madeira are in great conditions; roads can often be rough and have potholes on the surface. We recommend to subscribe an additional insurance policy, which is usually offered in addiction to the basic policy.

In order to visit some areas of the island, such as Pausa da Serra, Porto Moniz and Punta de Sao Lourenco, renting a car is mandatory as there are very few public transports covering these areas.

Our last piece of advice is to plan your transfers and movements and the kilometers that separate an area from the other. Roads are often full of curves and moving around may require a little longer than expected.

Both international and local companies are available online, therefore we recommend to book in advance in order not to miss the best options or, even worse, not to find a car.

The rules, limits and everything you need to know about driving a car in Madeira are the same as in Portugal: find out more in the Driving in Portugal section.

Frequently asked questions about car rental in Madeira

Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Madeira.

To reserve a car in Madeira a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:

  • a credit card in the name of the driver. Debit and ATM cards are not accepted;
  • copy of the reservation;
  • a driving license valid for at least 12 months;
  • an identity document.

The car rental companies in Madeira allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.

A car rental in Madeira always includes:

  • theft insurance;
  • limitation of liability for damage to the vehicle;
  • local, road and airport taxes.

Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.

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Why book with us?

  • Best price guaranteed
  • Free cancellation
  • No commissions
  • 24h Service - 7/7d
  • Hertz
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • National
  • Sixt
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