Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Porto da Cruz travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porto da Cruz

With a population of 2,597, Porto da Cruz is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porto da Cruz has to offer.

When to visit Porto da Cruz

Porto da Cruz in December
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porto da Cruz in December
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porto da Cruz

Plane

When flying to Porto da Cruz, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Porto da Cruz include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Porto da Cruz from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Porto da Cruz is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Porto da Cruz. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Porto da Cruz, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Porto da Cruz include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Porto da Cruz from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Porto da Cruz is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Porto da Cruz. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores Rent and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Porto da Cruz

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Porto da Cruz

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 Porto da Cruz

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Porto da Cruz

Most booked hotels in Porto da Cruz

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Dreams Madeira Resort Spa And Marina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Hotel Vila Bela
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hotel Costa Linda
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Rocamar Lido Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Dom Pedro Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Porto da Cruz

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Porto da Cruz (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 Porto da Cruz (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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