I-V 09:00 – 18:00 and VI-VII 09:00 – 17:00
Key takeaway: Madeira Rent is a Madeira-based local rental company operating from Funchal Airport (FNC) and a city office in Funchal. Daily rates 2026 start from 20 euros (22 dollars) for economy in low season and rise to 38-55 euros (42-60 dollars) in July-August. The fleet emphasises compact and family SUVs. Trustpilot 4.3/5 – solid mid-tier choice between premium Sixt and budget Goldcar.
Madeira Rent has been operating on Madeira since 2010. The company offers a mid-tier value proposition between premium operators (Sixt, Hertz) and budget operators (Goldcar, Yes Rent). Fleet of about 140 vehicles, mostly Renault, Citroën and Hyundai compact and SUV cars.
Jan-Feb: 20-26 euros / day · Mar-May: 24-32 euros · Jun-Aug peak: 38-55 euros · Sep-Oct: 28-38 euros. SUV adds 12-20 euros/day. Monthly economy: 480 euros low season, 880 euros peak.
Madeira Rent desk in Rent-a-Car Zone B at the airport, 4-minute walk from arrivals via the covered footbridge. Office hours 8:00 to 23:00. After-hours collection 30 euros (33 dollars).
Madeira Rent office on Avenida do Mar 18 (near the Marina). Hours 9:00-18:00 Monday-Friday, 9:00-13:00 Saturday. Closed Sundays. Saves the airport surcharge (~5 euros).
Local Madeira operator. Clear pricing, no aggressive upsells. Trustpilot 4.3/5 (385 reviews). Free child seats to age 4. Hostel/B&B discount with promo code.
Madeira's largest local operator. Trustpilot 4.7/5 (2,480 reviews). From 18 euros/day with cheaper Full Cover at 9 euros. Strongest reputation for transparent pricing.
Local operator specialising in monthly rentals. Trustpilot 4.5/5. From 24 euros/day or 420 euros/month – cheapest long-stay on Madeira.
International chain with BMW, Mercedes, Audi. Trustpilot 4.1/5 all locations. From 22 euros economy / 38 euros premium SUV. Higher but newer cars.
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Check live rates through DiscoverCarsMadeira Rent CDW with 1,200 euros (1,320 dollars) excess. Full Cover upgrade 10 euros / day with zero excess (includes mirrors, tyres, undercarriage). Independent annual insurance (RentalCover) 35-80 euros / year.
| Route | Distance | Time | Toll |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNC airport – Funchal | 18 km | 25 min | Free |
| Funchal – Pico do Arieiro | 22 km | 40 min | Free |
| Funchal – Cabo Girão | 22 km | 35 min | Free |
| Funchal – Porto Moniz | 75 km | 1h 30min | Free |
Last fact-checked: 14 May 2026. Primary sources: Madeira Rent official site, Trustpilot Madeira Rent reviews, Funchal Airport (ANA Aeroportos) rental zone map.
