Car rental in Madeira Airport: the best deals
Cheap car hire at Madeira Airport: an airport with a football flavour
Arriving in Madeira means starting your journey in an environment where points of interest are scattered all over the island. A rental car at Madeira Airport allows you to depart directly from the terminal and start your journey without relying on additional transfers.
The airport is located in the Santa Cruz area, about 16-20 km from Funchal, with direct access by fast road to the capital in about 15-20 minutes. From this point, a rental car at Madeira Airport allows you to start your journey as soon as you land.
Renting a car at Madeira Airport to get around the city
The car is picked up at the airport itself, which means you don't have to make any prior trips and you can start your journey immediately. This is practical when the itinerary includes different areas of Madeira from the first day.
From the terminal there is direct access to the expressway that connects to Funchal and other areas of the island. A rent a car at Madeira Airport makes it easy to organise travel from the moment of arrival. When the trip includes several journeys during the stay, there are cheap car hire at Madeira Airport available to suit budgets.
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Featured suppliers at Madeira Airport
OK Mobility
£25.98
Klass Wagen
£28.50
Budget
£28.52
Goldcar
£29.66
Drive on Holidays
£32.21
Keddy By Europcar
£32.82
Madeira Rent
£33.25
AddCar
£35.41
Guerin
£36.21
Dollar
£36.38
Thrifty
£36.96
Alamo
£38.25
Enterprise
£41.73
Hertz
£41.89
Centauro
£43.41
Europcar
£45.31
Avis
£48.07
Key'n Go
£54.30
Sixt
£66.34
Klass Wagen
€27.87
Centauro
€28.85
OK Mobility
€29.17
Budget
€29.93
Tangerine
€30.10
Keddy By Europcar
€31.65
Europcar
€33.29
Goldcar
€33.31
Drive on Holidays
€36.17
Madeira Rent
€37.33
Guerin
€38.12
AddCar
€39.76
Dollar
€40.85
Drivalia
€40.85
Thrifty
€42.86
Alamo
€45.09
Enterprise
€46.86
Avis
€48.03
Hertz
€48.57
Sixt
€54.17
Key'n Go
€60.97
Frequently asked questions about car rental at Madeira Airport
Can I find a flexible car rental or cancel after booking a car at Madeira Airport?
With Pepecar you can cancel your booking for free 48h before pick-up at any location.
What documentation will I need to rent a car in Madeira Airport?
In order to rent a car in Madeira Airport with Pepecar you only need 3 things: a credit card, a valid driving licence and a valid ID in the country, all of them in the name of the main driver. And that's it, you just need to enjoy your rental car!
I have small children, is it possible to rent child seats for my rental car at Madeira Airport?
Yes, you have the option to add it as an extra on your car hire at Madeira Airport and see the cost during the booking process! However, it is subject to availability and you will pay for it at the pick-up point.
What type of vehicles can I rent in Madeira Airport?
At Pepecar we have a wide variety of cars for hire in Madeira Airport, from utility cars to SUVs for the whole family. You can choose the one that best suits your needs and pick it up at one of our collaborators' offices.
Where do I pick up my rental car at Madeira Airport?
You can pick up your rental car at Madeira Airport at any of our partners' offices.
What to do if I have a problem with my rental car in Madeira Airport?
If you have a problem with your rental car at Madeira Airport, you should follow the instructions provided by the partner rental agency. In general, you should call the roadside assistance number provided for immediate assistance. You may also need to inform the police in case of an accident and complete an accident report to submit to the rental partner.
Customer reviews about car rental in Madeira Airport
Maria del Amparo Darias Martin
10-04-2026
Ha sido un precio muy competitivo espero que no me pongan pegas por nada a la hora de la entrega… me aseguraré de sacar fotos al coche por cada centímetro cuadrado
src
12-04-2026
Proceso de seleccion de auto sencillo. Buenos precios. Disponibilidad en aeropuerto.
JUAN CARLOS CIUDAD LAINEZ
14-04-2026
Muy fácil de usar y bien explicado todo. Me da tranquilidad
Ray Pérez
14-04-2026
Rápido y fácil
Manuel Gomez Garcia
19-04-2026
Precio competitivo, rapido y facil de reservar
Esteban Barba Velarde
20-04-2026
Hay una buena información y la forma de reservar fué bastante intuitiva.
Perico Plus
23-04-2026
EL proceso de reserva funciona bien, pero no facilita informacion sobre el punto de recogida del vehiculo.
David
23-04-2026
Fàcil Acceso, información y tramitacions.
Las valoraciones de las empresa de alquiler se puede mejorar pues si buscas puedes ver que no se corresponde con la realidad.
Adriana Mena
26-04-2026
Está genial excelente y muy rápida muy buenos precios 💪🏼🥇
Joaquim Casellas Trilla
26-04-2026
Busqueda rapida y efectiva
Rubén AS
03-05-2026
Toto perfecto. Muy buen precio y cero problemas.
Enric Dalmau Baciero
03-05-2026
Proceso rápido y sencillo.
Pablo Fernandez Ortiz
04-05-2026
Todos los pasos fueron claros y sencillos. Se puede reservar rápidamente.
JOSE ANTONIO FERNANDEZ NOVAS
05-05-2026
cuando termine el servicio opino
Roberto Granado
06-05-2026
El proceso de reserva fue bastante sencillo y con información bastante clara. Así mismo, la variedad de precios y opciones de vehículo, posibilitó una elección lo más cercana a lo deseado desde el principio.
ANGEL JOSE MARIN ALCALDE
06-05-2026
flexibilidad
Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 4174 reviews. See all reviews.
Routes from Madeira Airport in your rental car
Madeira is organised around a number of coastal and highland areas connected by road. Renting a car at Madeira Airport allows you to depart directly to different parts of the island from the moment you arrive.
- Funchal (20 min): Madeira's capital, with the island's historic centre, harbour and main services.
- Machico (10 min): a town close to the airport, known for its beach and promenade.
Airports from which to fly to Madeira:
- Lisbon Airport - Humberto Delgado (LIS): main connection from mainland Portugal to the island.
- Oporto Airport (OPO): Airport in the north of Portugal with regular flights to Madeira.
- Faro Airport (FAO): airport in southern Portugal with connections via Lisbon.
From the moment of arrival, car hire at Madeira Airport allows you to start your tour of the island without any intermediate steps.