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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Machico travel guide

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You're Going to Love Machico

With a population of 12,567, Machico is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Machico has to offer.

When to visit Machico

Machico in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£106
2 travellers
Flight to Machico
3 nights at hotel
Machico in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£106
2 travellers
Flight to Machico
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Machico

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Machico include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Machico from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Machico include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Machico from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Most booked hotels in Machico

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Dreams Madeira Resort Spa And Marina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Hotel Riu Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£167+
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The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Rocamar Lido Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Vila Gale Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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White Waters Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72.

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