Rent a Car at Madeira Funchal Airport (FNC), Portugal

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Best Car Rental Companies at Madeira Airport

Compare low cost car rental deals for Madeira Airport among top-rated companies in Portugal who guarantee the best rates for a modern vehicle fleet with zero compromise on quality.

Sixt
Guerin
Europcar
Hertz Car Rental
Drivalia
klass Wagen
Avis car Rental
Green Motion
Enterprise
Budget
Alamo
Bravacar
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Popular Car Rental Categories for Madeira Airport

Ranging from fuel-efficient economy/compact cars, SUVs, and 7 seater vans for group travel, convertibles for an open-air driving experience, and luxury car rentals ideal for adding a touch of class, we offer the widest selection of vehicles at Madeira Airport.

Fiat Panda
Mini
Fiat Panda or Similar
From EUR 2 /day
Citroën C3
Economy
Citroën C3 or Similar
From EUR 5 /day
Renault Clio
Compact
Renault Clio or Similar
From EUR 8 /day
Peugeot Partner
Van/Minivan
Peugeot Partner or Similar
From EUR 15 /day
BMW 5 Series
Luxury/Premium
BMW 5 Series or Similar
From EUR 45 /day
Volkswagen T-Roc
SUV
Volkswagen T-Roc or Similar
From EUR 10 /day

*The prices above are subject to change without prior notice. Since costs vary by vehicle class, dates, supplier, and season, we recommend checking real-time rates to get the most accurate price.

Best Car Rental Funchal Airport

If you desire to discover a destination that offers fantastic weather, stunning landscapes, beaches, hiking, and dolphin viewing along with being pocket friendly, then a visit to Madeira Islands is a must. To explore this well-renowned island with complete freedom, renting a car is the most preferred choice. Being centrally located and the only airport in Madeira, Funchal Airport is the ideal place to do so. Car rental pick-up at Funchal Airport makes it much easier to start the trip when arriving via airways. Airport pick-up means there’s no hassle of finding taxis with all your travel luggage, as most car rental companies are located inside the airport premises.

Book through us to get the most affordable car hire in Funchal Airport, Madeira. Reserving a car is an easy process with our platform. You just need to fill in the details on the search form, compare the deals and select the most suitable option. You can even refine your rental search based on price, rental category, and suppliers by using the available filters. Our prices are unbeatable as we have pre-negotiated deals with our associated suppliers. From budget-friendly compact and economy car rentals to luxury and convertible, we have got it all for our customers.

To compare through a broader range of vehicles, search for your Madeira Funchal Airport car rental on our website and reserve an ideal car for your trip.

Madeira Airport Car Rental

About Madeira Airport

Address: Aeroporto Funchal, Rua da Ventrecha no 7A, 9100-221 Santa Cruz, Machico – Ilha da Madeira

IATA Code: FNC

ICAO Code: LPMA

Funchal Airport is an international airport on the Portuguese archipelago and autonomous region of Madeira located 13–16 km/20-minute drive east‑northeast of Funchal. Formerly Santa Catarina Airport and airport was renamed the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in honour of the footballer who was born on the island.

Managed by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, the airport features 40 check-in desks, 16 boarding gates, and seven baggage belts. 

The airport consists of a single terminal building with check-in desks and arrivals on the lower level and departures and boarding gates on the upper level and offers essential facilities and services like Free WiFi, duty free shops, lost and found, luggage storage, short/long term parking, Galilei VIP Lounge, yoga room, smoking area, shops and restaurants, etc. TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Binter Canarias, are major airlines operating at FNC Airport serving flights to popular destinations including Portugal, UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, USA, and the Azores.

Car Hire Funchal Airport: Requirements

Payments & Deposit

All major car rental companies in Madeira, Portugal, require the primary and all additional drivers to present a valid credit card (issued by a bank) at the time of vehicle collection. A certain sum in the form of deposit is blocked on the credit card for financial security and refunded once the vehicle has been returned in its original condition and without incurring any additional charges from traffic fines, missing fuel, etc. Please note that Prepaid credit cards, Virtual credit cards, Unembossed cards and Cash payments are not accepted. Refer to the terms and conditions section of the rental company you plan on booking with for more information regarding accepted methods of payment.

Car Rental Age

The minimum and maximum driver age limits vary based on your chosen supplier and vehicle category. All major rental companies servicing Funchal Airport permit drivers aged 21 and above, as well as those under the age of 70, to hire a car. However, an additional fee in the form of a Young/Senior Surcharge (payable at the rental desk in local currency) is applicable. Different driver age restrictions apply to all online rental searches; therefore, we recommend entering the correct age when adding the details of your itinerary in the booking widget on our website.

Documentation

During vehicle collection you must bring along a valid driver’s license (held for at least 1 year with no major endorsements), ID proof/passport, credit card (in the main renter’s name), and a digital copy of the Rental Confirmation Voucher. Drivers’ licences that aren’t issued in the Latin alphabet, for example, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, need to be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP). See the updated list of documents required for successful vehicle pick up by referring to the Rental Term section on our website.

Rental Car Pick-Up & Return at Madeira Airport (FNC)

The car rental desks of popular companies including Wheego, Sixt, Rodavante, Madeira Rent, Guerin, Hertz, Goldcar, Avis, and Budget, represented at Madeira Funchal Airport, are located before the security area on Floor 0 of the Arrivals Hall in the Terminal. After clearing the baggage claim area follow the signposts for ‘Aluguer de Carros/Rent A Car’ to reach the designated area for car hire desks. The parking garage is situated at a walkable distance, eliminating the need for shuttle buses. 

A large part of car rental companies like Atlantic Rent A Car, Bravacar, Centauro, Drivalia, Funchal Drive, SurPrice, Specific Rent a car, Tangerine, Auto Canhas, Rental Moniz, WHYNot Car Rental, Rentx Car Rental, Way2Azores, and 7m Rent a Car, servicing Madeira Funchal Airport, operate on meet & greet/shutle transfer basis. This involves a representative from the rental company meeting the customer outside the arrivals hall of the airport and transporting them via shuttle to the branch location located a short distance from the airport. Here, the remaining car rental pick-up process will be completed. 

Whether booked with an on-airport or off-airport provider, you can find the exact addresses of all available suppliers in the list provided below:

CompanyAddressPickup
Abbycar9100-105 Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Madeira, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalAirport
addCarParque Desportivo de Agua de Pena, Machico, Madeira, 9200, PortugalAirport
AutoUnionFunchal Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalShuttle off Airport
AvisAeroporto Funchal Funchal (Madeira) 9100 105 PortugalTerminal
BravacarMADEIRA – AIRPORT, Sitio da Terça 5, 9100-101 Santa CruzShuttle on Airport
BudgetBudget Will Meet Customer Funchal (Madeira) 9100 105 PortugalTerminal
CarAllianceMadeira Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalAirport
CentauroEstrada P. Alfredo Vieira de Freitas 26, Gaula, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-079, PortugalShuttle off Airport
DrivaliaCentro Comercial Matur, 1º Piso, Fracção A Machico, Machico, Machico, Madeira, 9200-232, PortugalShuttle off Airport
EuropcarMadeira Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalTerminal
Final Rentals9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, PortugalMeet and Greet
Funchal DriveR. do Cano 42A, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-101, PortugalShuttle off Airport
GoldCarFunchal Airport, Arrivals Hall, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalTerminal
Keddy by EuropcarMadeira Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalTerminal
Klass WagenEstrada P. Alfredo Vieira de Freitas, 9100-079 GaulaShuttle on Airport
SixtEstrada P. Alfredo Vieira de Freitas, 9100-079 GaulaShuttle on Airport
Specific Rent a carCruz Shopping -Avenida 25 de Junho, Santa Cruz, 9100-180, PTMeet & Greet
SurPriceSítio do Janeiro, R. do Cano nº 40, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-101, PortugalShuttle off Airport
United Rent A CarMadeira Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira, 9100-105, PortugalAirport
Way2AzoresRua da Ventrecha no 7A, 9100-221 Santa Cruz, Machico – Ilha da MadeiraShuttle on Airport
WheegoMadeira Airport International Cristiano Ronaldo, Funchal, PTIn terminal rental counter

Madeira Airport Car Rental Return

The designated car rental return area at Madeira Funchal Airport is fairly easy to locate. From the direction of Funchal, simply drive past the airport on the VR1, then turn around at the next exit (23). You can then exit to the airport in the opposite lane (exit 22) and be at the return station in 2 minutes. Upon reaching the rental carpark make your way towards your supplier’s designated lot and park the vehicle. Once parked, proceed to the rental counter where the supplier’s associate will guide you through the return process. If returning your vehicle out of hours at Funchal Airport, simply place the keys and the completed contract inside the Drop box after parking the car.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pay for tolls in Madeira, Portugal?

There are currently no toll roads in Madeira, meaning you can travel across roads, highways, and tunnels on the island without needing to worry about toll fees and payments. All major motorways and expressways on the island, including the main VR1 and the VE1–VE7 routes, remain toll-free for both residents and visitors.

Can I rent a car at Madeira Airport without a deposit?

When picking up the car hire from Funchal Airport you will be required to leave a security deposit, typically in the form of a credit card block (on the credit card of the primary driver). Held for the rental duration, the deposit amount serves as financial security to cover any unexpected charges resulting from traffic fines, unpaid tolls, and other similar expenses. In case of no such penalties, the security deposit is refunded in full when you return the rented car to the supplier’s station. We recommend carefully reading the supplier’s Rental Terms section for more information regarding payment and charges.

What to do in case of late car hire pick up at Funchal Airport, Madeira?

The failure to pick up the vehicle at the booked time and date from Madeira Funchal Airport might result in the rental company treating the booking as a no-show. Hence it is essential that you provide the correct flight number and arrival time at the time of booking as it would assist the rental company in tracking the flight in case of any delay. In such cases, where you do not know your flight number when making a reservation, you can notify the supplier at least 72 hours before the pick-up date. If you have any doubts, you can always contact our customer service team for a prompt resolution.

How do I book a 7 seater car rental at Madeira Funchal Airport?

Hire a 7 seater SUV or van rental for Madeira Funchal Airport easily utilizing our website’s three-step reservation process. Start by conducting a search query by simply adding the rental dates and location dates in the booking widget and pressing ‘search car’. From the displayed search results, select the ‘6-7 seats’ filter from the left panel to browse and choose from customised results. Alternatively, you can also contact our highly qualified customer support team to book an offline car hire in Madeira with 7 seats.

Can I rent an automatic car at Madeira Airport (FNC)?

Yes, renters can reserve their ideal Madeira Funchal Airport car rental with automatic transmission when booking with us. Discover vehicles with automatic transmissions across various car classes, including Mini, Economy, Compact, Standard/Intermediate, Full-size, Van/Minivan, SUV, Luxury/Premium, and Convertible, on our platform. Simply select the ‘automatic transmission’ filter while browsing deals on our platform to browse and choose from personalized results. Alternatively, you can also contact our customer support team to book an offline Madeira Cristiano Ronaldo Airport car rental.

How do I book a luxury long term car rental at Madeira Funchal Airport (FNC)?

Yes, users can reserve their ideal luxury long term car rental for Madeira Airport at competitive prices, utilising our reliable booking platform. Our associate partner companies, including Guerin, Avis, Centauro, Sixt, Enterprise, among others, offer cheapest prices for luxury long term car rental deals for Funchal Airport. Simply fill out the booking form on our website with your pick-up location details and rental duration to browse all available luxury car hire deals for monthly rentals.

Which are the best car rental companies at Madeira Airport (FNC)?

We have partnered with the most reliable and renowned car rental companies in Portugal, offering the best prices for car hire deals at Madeira Funchal Airport. Avis, Bravacar, Centauro, Drivalia, Europcar, Guerin, Klass Wagen, Sixt, SurPrice, Way2Azores, Wheego, among others, are our top partners offering deals for low cost Funchal car rentals. Add the details for pick-up location and your preferred duration in the booking form on our website to browse the list of rental companies offering deals. Compare the prices, ratings/reviews, inclusions, optional extras, etc, among multiple suppliers in one go when making a reservation through us to select the most suitable option for your needs and budget.

How to book a low cost car hire at Funchal Airport?

Booking a low cost car rental for Madeira Funchal Airport is easy through our reliable website. Partnering with the best car rental companies in Portugal, we offer multiple Madeira Airport car hire deals in one convenient location, enabling users to compare prices and select the most cost-effective option based on their needs and budget. Another effective approach to avail low cost prices is making an early online reservation well in advance of the trip and choosing from the economy/compact vehicle group.

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Cathy O’Hara – Portugal Travel & Car Rental Specialist

Cathy is a Portugal-based travel specialist with over 10 years of experience in travel and car rental content. She has spent more than 8 years living and exploring Portugal, covering over 20 destinations, including Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, and the Algarve. Through her hands-on experience, she has analysed 150+ car rental listings and pricing trends, helping travelers find the best options using real data and practical insights.

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Last Reviewed: April 2026