Funchal car hire

Some car hire companies in Funchal which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Sixt, Budget and Dollar

On average a hire car in Funchal costs £20 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Rodavante (£13/day), Dollar (£17/day) and BRAVACAR (£20/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Dollar Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo 9100 (9 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Funchal is £5.09 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £61 and £81, depending on the car size.

Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Funchal.

Car hire companies onsite at Madeira airport include Centauro, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Budget, BRAVACAR, Rodavante, keddy by Europcar, Global Rent A Car, Dollar, Avis and Madeira Rent.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Madeira airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Budget, BRAVACAR, Rodavante, keddy by Europcar, Global Rent A Car, Dollar, Europcar, Avis and Ace.

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

A Economy car hire in Funchal costs £17 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Funchal costs £18 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Funchal costs £23 per day, on average.

In Funchal, cars are most frequently hired at BRAVACAR Complexo Piornais Caminho Do Amparo 2 (2 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Funchal costs £138 per week (£20 per day).

On average a car hire in Funchal costs £591 per month (£20 per 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 average petrol prices in Funchal are about 5.65€ ($6.39) per gallon. Prices can go as low as €5.49 ($6.20) per gallon, and as high as €6.21 ($7.02) per gallon. If you’re driving outside Funchal, there are very few petrol stations spread across the island, so make sure to fill up the tank before you hit your next destination.

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.