Rent a car in Madeira
Free shuttle from Madeira International Airport. Transparent pricing, full insurance options, and 24/7 support. Your Portuguese adventure starts here.
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Choose Your Rental Car in Madeira
All vehicles include basic CDW. Available in manual and automatic transmission — select the right car for Madeira's mountain roads or town driving.
Volkswagen T-roc 2026
- 5
- 5
- A
- 2
- AC
From
€22.00/day
in Madeira, October
Ford Puma Manual
or similar
- 5
- 5
- M
- 2
- AC
From
€18.00/day
in Madeira, October
Peugeot 208
or similar
- 5
- 5
- M
- 2
- AC
From
€15.00/day
in Madeira, October
Peugeot 3008 Automatic
or similar
- 5
- 5
- A
- 2
- AC
From
€38.00/day
in Madeira, October
New and Well - Maintained Cars
Regularly Serviced
Unlimited mileage with Klass Total Cover
Freedom to explore
Replacement vehicle
Within country in 4hrs
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Klass Total Cover Insurance
Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit
24/7 roadside assistance
You are covered
New and Well - Maintained Cars
Regularly Serviced
Unlimited mileage with Klass Total Cover
Freedom to explore
Replacement vehicle
Within country in 4hrs
Klass Total Cover Insurance
Covers all parts of the car - 0 Deposit
Location quick facts
Madeira Airport car rental
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
Location
Madeira
Madeira Airport: Estrada P. Alfredo Vieira de Freitas 26, 9100-079, Gaula
Madeira Downtown: Av. Arriaga 75, São Martinho, 9000-064, Funchal
Opening hours
24/7
- Madeira Airport: 24/7 customer support
- Madeira Downtown: 8:00 - 18:00
Airport
FNC
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport
Airport shuttle
Free Airport Shuttle
Klass Wagen provides a free shuttle service between the airport and our rental office. Follow the pick-up instructions in your voucher.
Directions
Plan your arrival
After you exit the Luggage Claim Area, please proceed outside were the Klass Wagen shuttle bus will come and pick-you up.
Need the Shuttle service for this location?
Request a shuttle for the transfer→Car Rental Prices in Madeira Airport (FNC)
Starting from EUR 30/day — all rates include basic CDW. No extras added at the counter.
What's included in every rental:
- Basic Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Third-party liability insurance
- Free airport shuttle (FNC pickup and drop-off)
- 24/7 customer support
- No booking fees
Popular Attractions Near Funchal
- Funchal Old Town — the capital's historic quarter, home to the "Painted Doors" art project on Rua de Santa Maria, with a cable car up to Monte for panoramic views over the bay.
- Cabo Girão — one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, with a glass-floored skywalk looking straight down roughly 580 metres to the Atlantic below.
Places to Explore Around Madeira
Destination | Drive from FNC | Why go |
Cabo Girão | ~25 min | Europe's highest skywalk, glass-floor cliff viewpoint |
Pico do Arieiro | ~50 min | Madeira's third-highest peak, sunrise above the clouds |
Santana | ~1 hr | Traditional A-frame thatched-roof houses |
Porto Moniz | ~1 hr 10 min | Natural volcanic swimming pools on the north coast |
Fanal Forest | ~1 hr 15 min | UNESCO laurisilva forest, often wrapped in mist |
Why Rent a Car with Klass Wagen in Madeira?
Not all car rental companies are the same. Klass Wagen is Europe's leading independent car rental company, recognised at the World Travel Awards 2025 — and every location, including Madeira, runs on the same transparent, stress-free standard.
Transparent Insurance Options
Our coverage is part of your rental contract, not a third-party policy you need to claim back after a problem. With Klass Total Cover, your deposit drops to zero – no credit card hold, no financial exposure at pick-up.
Upgrade to Klass Total Cover from EUR 17/day.
No Cover | Klass Total Cover |
|---|---|
Credit Card Hold (Deposit) from €1,700 up to €3,600 | Full cover, NO deposit |
Pay in case of damage | No charge for damages |
No Express pick-up | Express pick-up |
Basic roadside assistance | Premium roadside assistance |
Slow - car damage check | Fast - no damage check |
Transparent Pricing, No Counter Surprises
Booking directly with Klass Wagen means the price you see includes insurance options and deposit requirements before you arrive. What you see is what you pay.
Mileage Limits by Protection Option
All Klass Wagen rentals at Maderia Airport (FNC) include unlimited mileage — no per-kilometre charges, no daily distance cap, so you can drive around the whole island of Madeira without checking the odometer.
24/7 Human Support — Including Vehicle Exchange
A real person, available at any hour. If something goes wrong with your vehicle anywhere on the island, we'll replace it within 4 hours.
A Modern, Well-Maintained Fleet
Our 7,000+ vehicle fleet is renewed annually, so you get a reliable car — not a high-mileage one that's been on the road for years. In Madeira (FNC), the fleet includes economy city cars, compact SUVs, and larger automatics, with both manual and automatic transmission available.
Important Information for Car Rental in Madeira
Starting from 01.06.2026, a local tourist tax applies to all rent-a-car rentals in Madeira.
The tax is charged as follows:
• €2 per rental day for standard vehicles
• €1 per rental day for electric vehicles
• Maximum charge: 10 rental days
This fee is mandatory according to local regulations and will be paid directly at the Klass Wagen office during vehicle pick-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Rental in Madeira
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Estrada P. Alfredo Vieira de Freitas 26, 9100-079 Gaula
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Av. Arriaga 75, São Martinho, 9000-064 Funchal, Portugal
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