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Madeira, Portugal
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Madeira is a mountain rising out of the Atlantic, and driving here means steep gradients, hairpin bends and a modern expressway that vanishes into tunnel after tunnel to get you from one valley to the next. A car is the practical way to reach levada trailheads, the north coast villages and the high viewpoints that buses reach rarely or not at all. Pick-up defaults to Funchal, and the cars on this page are supplied by local Madeiran companies at current prices.
How it works here
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Pick up at the desk
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Renting a car in Madeira: common questions
What car should I choose for Madeira's roads?
Something small with a bit of power. Village streets and levada access roads are narrow and very steep, and a compact car with a responsive engine handles them far better than a large one. If you are not confident with hill starts on a manual gearbox, an automatic is worth the extra, as you will be stopping on gradients constantly.
When is the best time to drive around Madeira?
Madeira is mild all year, which makes it a popular winter escape from November to March when much of Europe is cold. Spring brings the flowers and clearer mountain views, while summer is warmer but busier on the roads. Cloud often sits on the peaks, so check the forecast before driving up for a viewpoint.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Madeira, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search here and see live cars and prices from local rental companies. When you choose one, the booking completes on our partner network’s secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
Run a rental company in Madeira?
If you rent cars in Madeira and want travellers to book you directly on GetCar, you can list your fleet here. Commission only, no listing fees, you confirm every booking yourself.