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Way2Azores Rent has expanded from the Azores to Madeira and serves Funchal Airport from an off-airport office, rated about 7/10 on DiscoverCars across 80-plus reviews. Reviewers like the fast, low-pressure pickup – some are driving away 15 minutes after landing – but a minority report car-availability and quality issues and disputes over a required fuel station, so confirm the car and fuel policy on booking.
Off-airport office reached by shuttle; praised for quick service and not pushing insurance. Confirm your exact car and the fuel policy, and photograph the vehicle at pickup.
Way2Azores Madeira – 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 ~€150–270 ($165–300) |
| Insurance pressure | low (praised) |
| Excess (pre-booked cover) | ~€4–7/day |
It rates about 7/10 on DiscoverCars, praised for fast, low-pressure pickup. A minority report car-availability and quality issues and fuel-station disputes, so confirm details on booking.
Off-airport, reached by shuttle from Funchal Airport (FNC). Allow time for pickup and drop-off.
Many reviewers specifically praise it for not pressuring extra insurance – but still bring pre-booked excess cover.
No – Madeira has no toll roads; the motorways and tunnels are free.
Economy cars typically run €150–270 ($165–300) for a peak week. Compare live prices.
Confirm the exact car and fuel policy, and photograph the vehicle inside and out.
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
