Car hire at Madeira Airport
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Madeira Airport it puts 115 offers from 20 rental companies within 10 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
115 offers from €13/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Hire cars just outside the terminal
According to the airport operator ANA, hire cars at Madeira Airport are waiting just outside the terminal.
Source: ANA Aeroportos de Portugal (VINCI Airports) – Madeira Airport · Checked on 30 October 2026
20 to 25 minutes to Funchal
The journey from the airport to Funchal takes around 20 to 25 minutes, whether by hire car, taxi, transfer or the Aerobus.
Source: Visit Madeira (Madeira Islands Tourism Board) · Checked on 30 October 2026
No tolls on Madeira
All expressways and main roads on Madeira are free to use for residents and visitors alike.
Source: Visit Madeira (Madeira Islands Tourism Board) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Colour-coded street parking
On Madeira, white lines mean free parking (some spaces are for residents), blue lines are paid and yellow lines mean no parking. Paid parking generally applies Monday to Friday 8:00–20:00 and Saturday 8:00–14:00; Sundays and public holidays are free.
Source: Visit Madeira (Madeira Islands Tourism Board) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Winding roads in the mountains
Main roads and urban areas are straightforward to drive, but in the mountainous parts of the island some roads have many bends and need extra care.
Source: Visit Madeira (Madeira Islands Tourism Board) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Madeira Airport
How much does a hire car cost at Madeira Airport?
The cheapest offer we found costs €13 per day (€38 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Nissan Micra or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Madeira Airport?
Yes: 43 offers with automatic transmission within 10 km, from €53 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Madeira Airport?
Yes: 9 offers with 7 or more seats within 10 km, from €313 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Madeira Airport?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €1 350 or less; 19 of 115 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
115 of the 115 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
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115 offers from 20 rental companies within 10 km of Madeira Airport, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Mercedes Vito or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€313 for 3 days€104/day
View offer€313 for 3 days
€104/day
Peugeot 5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In the terminal · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€371 for 3 days€124/day
View offer€371 for 3 days
€124/day
Mercedes V-Class or similar
Automatic · 8 seats · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€416 for 3 days€139/day
View offer€416 for 3 days
€139/day
Ford Transit Custom Kombi or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.6/10
€456 for 3 days€152/day · of which €6 at pick-up
View offer€456 for 3 days
€152/day
of which €6 at pick-up
Peugeot Traveller or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In the terminal · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.3/10
€512 for 3 days€171/day
View offer€512 for 3 days
€171/day
Renault Trafic or similar
Manual · 9 seats · People carrier
In the terminal · Funchal Lentokenttä, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€480 for 3 days€160/day
View offer€480 for 3 days
€160/day
Dacia Jogger or similar
Manual · 7 seats · 4 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Funchal Lentokenttä, 2 km · 20 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€854 for 3 days€285/day
View offer€854 for 3 days
€285/day
Volkswagen Multivan or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Funchal Lentokenttä, 2 km · 24 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€328 for 3 days€109/day
View offer€328 for 3 days
€109/day
Renault Trafic or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
Shuttle bus · Funchal Lentokenttä, 2 km · 24 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
€328 for 3 days€109/day
View offer€328 for 3 days
€109/day