Funchal car rentals from C$ 20/day

A medium-sized sedan is a good option as it’s not too light when driving in strong winds and not too large when exploring the narrower streets of Funchal or other villages. Manual cars are much more common in Madeira, so if you’re not used to driving a stick, make sure to request an automatic in advance.

The speed limit within cities and villages is usually 50 km/h (31 mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas or on blind curves, so watch out for the posted signs. Non-urban roads observe a speed limit of 90 km/h (56 mph), and highways allow you to drive at a maximum of 120 km/h (75 mph).

The roads in Funchal are quite narrow, which means small parking spots. While street parking spaces aren’t plentiful and are almost never free, there are many underground and multi-story parking garages around the city, including at the Anadia Shopping Center, which is a five minute walk to the old town. Meter parking rates can range between €0.10 and €3 per hour, depending on the location.

On average a rental car in Funchal costs C$ 46 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Funchal. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Funchal is C$ 9.53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 114 and C$ 152, depending on the car size.

Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Funchal.

Car rental companies onsite at Madeira airport include Klass Wagen, Budget, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Avis, FunchalDrive Rent-a-car, keddy by Europcar, Right Cars, Madeira Rent and Centauro.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Madeira airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Funchal costs C$ 46 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Funchal costs C$ 45 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Funchal costs C$ 40 per day, on average.

In Funchal, cars are most frequently rented at Way2Azores Rent Rua Da Ventrecha Nº7a (14 km from city centre ).

There are very few parking slots in Funchal city center. Look out for street parking that is designated by blue lines and labeled “pay and display.” Public parking is also available at reasonable charges. However, most are only available along one-way streets.

The average gas price in Funchal is $2.3 per liter. However, do keep in mind that you will likely spend more if you fuel at the airport. Some of the gas stations in the city include B, Galp, and Estacao de Servico Pilar Ida.