I-VII 08:00 – 20:00
Avis at Madeira Airport (FNC) is one of the four desks inside the terminal and charges roughly €269/week (~$293) for a Fiat Panda with full no-excess cover — about 60 % more than what Drive on Holidays or Madeira Rent ask for the same car. You get a brand-new vehicle, a recognised global insurer and a counter inside Arrivals. You pay for that comfort. Below: the real all-in cost, what is included and how it compares to the cheaper local operators.
💰 Compare Madeira rentals
Avis is €100 more per week than the local operators. With DiscoverCars we compare Avis side-by-side with Drive on Holidays and Auto Jardim.
Find a cheaper Madeira rental →Brand-new fleet, mostly Fiat, Renault, Citroën, Peugeot. Credit card mandatory. Deposit €1,500-2,000 depending on the group. Free additional driver on Preferred Plus accounts.
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base rate Fiat Panda 1.0 | €179 | Standard package |
| Super Cover (no excess) | €90 | Optional, recommended |
| Toll device | Free | Activate at counter |
| Additional driver | €0-49 | Free on Preferred Plus |
| Total ex extras | €269 (~$293) | 7-day rental, full cover |
Estimated rental cost by trip length
from €10/day
Illustrative — daily rate × days at the lowest 2026 starting price; real prices vary by season & demand.
Madeira Rental Budget Calculator
Rate prefilled with the lowest realistic low-season local rate; Avis sits well above this – change it for your dates.
7-day Fiat Panda with Premium Cover: €169 (~$184). Free additional driver. Debit cards accepted. Free shuttle from terminal to the rental office (5 min).
7-day Fiat Panda with full insurance: €165 (~$180). In-terminal counter, no shuttle. Debit accepted.
7-day Fiat Panda with full insurance: €159 (~$173). Shuttle from terminal. Debit accepted.
Same brand-new fleet as Avis but slightly cheaper: €249/week with Super Cover. Credit card required, deposit €1,500.
The counter is in Arrivals, opposite belt 1. Walk through Customs, turn left, the four rental desks (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt) are in a line. Show your reservation, ID, driving licence and credit card. The keys come with a parking ticket; the car is in a marked Avis bay outside the terminal (~3 min walk).
Refill the tank at the BP or Galp station 1.5 km from the terminal (Avenida do Aeroporto). Drop the keys at the Avis desk; if it is closed, use the key drop box. You will receive an invoice by email within 48h.
🚘 Book and save on Madeira
Skip the Avis premium — we use DiscoverCars with Full Coverage and pick up from a local Trustpilot 4.5+ operator for ~€165/week.
Book a Madeira car →Inside the terminal in the Arrivals hall, opposite baggage belt 1. The desk is open daily 06:00-23:30; outside those hours an attendant meets prearranged flights.
No. Avis requires a credit card with embossed name and CVV. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted.
No. Drive on Holidays (€169/week) and Madeira Rent (€165) cost ~40 % less for an equivalent Fiat Panda with full no-excess cover. Avis is €269/week.
€1,500-2,000 depending on the car group. Hold is released within 7-14 working days after return.
Yes, but ask at the counter for the ferry disclaimer. Charges for the ferry are paid separately (Porto Santo Line).
3.7 / 5. The most-cited complaints are fuel surcharges and invisible damage claims; the most-cited positives are vehicle quality and global support.
Sources and update: tariffs, Trustpilot scores and counter procedures verified on 26 May 2026.
Primary sources: avis.pt, driveonholidays.com, madeirarent.com, autojardim.com, hertz.pt, FNC airport directory, DiscoverCars partner data.
