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View of Funchal Airport
A hired car from Funchal Airport (FNC) is ideal for exploring the Atlantic island of Madeira on your own. Madeira attracts with a fascinating nature and extraordinary landscapes. The best way to travel on Madeira is by hired car. You can pick it up directly after your arrival at Funchal Airport and are therefore flexible and independent at all times. You can find the car hire companies based at the airport easily and conveniently with Driveboo.com and book your desired hired car online. Experience the island independently and flexibly with a hired car from Funchal Airport.
Grape harvest in Madeira
Autumn in Madeira is still very mild with pleasant temperatures. So the ideal opportunity to explore the island with a hired car from Funchal Airport. Enjoy the beautiful Madeira landscape under the autumn sun and jet across the island in a hired car. Autumn in Madeira is also the time for the grape harvest. Look forward to delicious wine tastings and walks through nature. In autumn, Funchal and the rest of Madeira are a great time for everyone. You can end the autumn evenings in one of the restaurants.
The car hire companies at the airport carry the latest models of cars to make your trip as pleasant as possible. Recognized companies, local and international, offer a safe and reliable driving experience. Choose from a wide range of vehicles. You will find your reserved hired car right outside the terminal. With a hired car you can travel independently and flexibly on Madeira Island.
Car hire at Funchal Airport
At Funchal Airport in Madeira, you will find the following car hire companies directly after your arrival:
Madeira FNC Airport, also called Funchal Airport, is the international airport of the Atlantic island of Madeira, which belongs to Portugal. It is located in the east of the island, directly at the city of Santa Cruz and 13 km northeast of the capital Funchal, after which it is sometimes colloquially named. It mainly handles flights to European metropolitan regions due to the importance of Madeira as a leisure destination and is crucial for air freight to and from the Madeira archipelago. It is the fourth largest airport in Portugal.
Airlines | Destinations |
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Austrian Airlines | Wien |
Condor | Stuttgart, Hamburg |
EuroWings | Düsseldorf |
Lufthansa | Frankfurt |
Nikki | Munich, Zurich |
The Aerobus runs from FCN Airport to Formosa Beach and stops at numerous hotels along the way. The journey time to the final stop Formosa Beach is approximately 45 minutes. From there you can also continue to Funchal in 20 minutes.
There are daily bus connections from the airport to many different destinations in Madeira. You can find the timetable at the airport and online. As a guide: a trip from the airport to Funchal costs €3.35.
You will find cafés, international and Portuguese cuisine, an ice cream parlor, a tapas bar and a Pizza Hut at the airport. At the airport you can buy gifts, fashion and accessories, sports and soccer equipment, travel goods and delicacies.
Market hall in Funchal
Basket ride in Funchal
Botanical Garden Madeira
After your trip to Madeira, haven't you had enough of Portugal? Then your next destination should be the mainland of Portugal. You can find car hire agencies in almost every major city and airport with cheap offers for a hired car. Take a road trip along the coast and let yourself be carried away by the Portuguese joie de vivre. Your route for Portugal could look like this: Porto - Lisbon - Lagos - Faro.
House facades in Porto
If you travel by plane from Funchal Airport in Madeira to Portugal, you can start your road trip in Porto. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and is often referred to as the "Capital of the North". It is one of the oldest European cities and delights its visitors with a variety of art and culture. If you hire a car, be sure to visit the Clerigos Tower, the Palacio da Bolsa and the Zona Ribeirinha.
The next destination on your road trip is Lisbon. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and attracts countless visitors every year. And no wonder: Lisbon awaits you with a multitude of fantastic sights. The Cristo Rei statue, the Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos monastery are just a few of them, which you can easily reach with a hired car.
Lagos
Your trip continues via Lagos to Faro. In Lagos, dreamlike beach sections in the middle of bizarre rock formations as well as a fascinating old town are waiting for you. Starting from Lagos, you can go on a discovery trip with your hired car along the beautiful Algarve coast and explore the untouched and almost deserted bays. Finally you will reach Faro, "the gateway to the Algarve". Stroll through the streets and alleys and enjoy some Portuguese delicacies.
Hire a cheap hired car at Madeira Airport
A hired car at Madeira Airport costs 7 £ per day. For a week you can get a hired car from 45 £. BSP Auto is the cheapest supplier at Madeira Airport. You can get an SUV from 86 £ per week.
A hired car without credit card is available at Madeira Airport from 34 £ per day. The payment will be made either by direct debit or through your Paypal account.
Basically we always recommend you to choose the fully comprehensive insurance without deductible. In addition, all our offers include the legal liability insurance. If you want to drive in the mountains on Madeira, we recommend an underbody insurance. Optionally, you can still insure yourself against glass and tire damage as well as roof damage.
Return your hired car at Madeira Airport
Upon arrival, simply follow the signs to the car hire counters in the main terminal. The car hire counters are located very close to the baggage claim area. For extra speed, have your driver's license, ID card or passport and voucher ready.
Plan enough buffer time for the return of your hired car to your return flight. Depending on the selected refuelling regulation, you must fill up your hired car accordingly before return. Have everything documented in the protocol when you return the car.
The return of the hired car can also take place uncomplicated outside the opening hours. Leave the vehicle keys in the safe provided for this purpose.
Up to 24 hours before the rental, the cancellation is free of charge during the opening hours of Driveboo.