Readers ask: How Much Is Car Rent In Madeira?

Do I need to rent a car in Madeira?

Because you are staying in that area, and also because Madeira as so much to offer, good sightseeing all around the island, i do recommend you rent a car. The main roads, with lots of tunnels, in the south of the island are very good (almost all built in the last 10/15 years), and you wont have problems getting around.

How much does renting a car cost for a day?

A typical total cost of renting a car is $30 per day. This price depends on a large number of variables including the location, insurance, extra fees and charges and your choice of car. Extra costs such as prepaid fuel or GPS can make a significant increase to your final price.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Madeira?

In Portugal, you can hire from as young as 19 years old, however please be aware you must hold a valid licence for at least a year and the car choice is more limited until 25 years old.

Can you drive around Madeira in a day?

Since Madeira is such a small island, you can get around the island in a day. That’s the reason why most of the tourists stay in Funchal and do day trips from there. I did it differently which I will describe soon.

Is it easy to drive in Madeira?

Driving in Madeira Madeira has a dual carriage motorway with many impressive, highly engineered tunnels taking you through and under the huge mountains that were once extremely terrifying to manoeuvre around. This has made driving in Madeira a much easier prospect than it once was.

What is needed for a rental car?

When you rent a car, you need to bring the following documents: A full driving licence. A valid photo ID (passport, ID card, driving licence). A third form of ID that proves your address, e.g. utility bill or bank statement.

Are airport car rentals more expensive?

Outmaneuver Fees and Industry Quirks Rental companies often price their vehicles in peculiar ways, too. For example, cars rented at the airport are almost always more expensive because of added taxes and fees. Rent at an off-airport location and you could save 20 percent or more.

How many miles can you put on a rental car a day?

Mileage Caps If driving more miles than the cap allows, it is necessary to pay for that mileage. The standard mileage cap is 150 miles per day, according to Thrifty Car Rental. If certain as to not go over the mileage limit, then there is no need to worry about a rental plan with unlimited mileage.

Why is Madeira Airport dangerous?

The runway is supported by 180 columns, each about 70 meters tall. A voiceover explains that the location of Madeira Airport is subject to “heavy turbulence, wind changes” and is “sheer close to the ground due to the surrounding hills,” thus making it “one of the most dangerous” runways in the world.

What is the best month to go to Madeira?

The best time to go to Madeira for warm weather and comfortable temperatures is in spring or autumn. It’s still very warm and you’ll have at least nine hours of beautiful sunshine to enjoy per day.

Is Madeira expensive?

Madeira isn’t expensive at all, you can find low cost accommodations and also low cost places to eat all around the island (avoid touristic areas in Funchal, there are more expensive).