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Rodavante is Madeira's longest-established car rental company, founded in Funchal in 1977, and on the island of Porto Santo it is the standout choice – rated a perfect 10/10 on DiscoverCars at Porto Santo Airport. It has offices at Porto Santo Airport, Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo Airport and its Funchal HQ, an award-winning service record and a wide fleet. A car makes exploring Porto Santo's 9 km beach and viewpoints easy.
Office at Porto Santo Airport (plus FNC and Funchal HQ). Award-winning, long-established and reliable, with a broad fleet. Open seven days; confirm seasonal hours.
Rodavante Porto Santo – how it scores
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Rates include basic CDW with a large excess blocked on your card. Given Madeira's tight, twisty roads, pre-booked stand-alone excess insurance (or full cover) is worth it – it is cheaper than the counter waiver and refunds your excess directly. Photograph the car carefully at pickup and return, as some Funchal desks charge for small scratches.
Madeira has no toll roads – the vias rápidas and tunnels are all free. The airport is Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo (FNC) at Santa Cruz, about 20 minutes east of Funchal. Roads are steep, winding and tunnel-heavy, so an automatic and full insurance are worth considering, and you drive on the right. Porto Santo, the second island, is reached by the Lobo Marinho ferry (about 2h15 from Funchal) or a short flight, and cars can be hired there too.
Real 7-day cost guide (economy, peak)
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Economy car, 7 days | from ~€160–280 ($175–310) |
| Offices | Porto Santo + FNC + Funchal |
| Excess (pre-booked cover) | ~€4–7/day |
Yes – it is rated a perfect 10/10 on DiscoverCars at Porto Santo Airport and is Madeira’s longest-established rental company, founded in 1977, with an award-winning record.
At Porto Santo Airport, Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) and its Funchal headquarters.
By the Lobo Marinho ferry (about 2h15 from Funchal) or a short flight; you can hire the car on arrival at Porto Santo Airport.
A car makes the 9 km beach, Pico do Castelo and the island viewpoints far easier to reach, though the island is small.
No – there are no toll roads in Madeira or Porto Santo.
Economy cars typically run €160–280 ($175–310) for a peak week. Compare live prices.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
