Cheap Car Rental Funchal
Located on the island of Madeira and situated in the south between Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos, Funchal is the largest city and the capital of Portugal's Autonomous region of
Madeira. The harbor of Funchal is known as the busiest in Madeira and the second busiest in Portugal, after
Lisbon.
Exploring the island of Funchal with car rental
Car rental in Funchal is a highly favored means for tourists to explore the city and the island of Madeira. With car rental in Funchal, you can take an enjoyable ride on the secondary roads outside the city of and admire the magnificent views in the rural area. One of the most popular roads on Madeira is the coast road that circles the whole island, also a renowned touristic route, which presents you with great views on small villages, green valleys and mountains on the island. Other important roads include the North-South connection between Ribeira Brava and Sao Vicente, and the highway Via Rapida that covers Santana, Machico, Santa Cruz, Funchal and Ribeira Brava. The rates of car rental in Funchal are relatively cheap, but it is still wise to book early with lower rates and abundant options, especially before the approach of holiday high seasons.
Tips for parking your rental car
If you rent a car in Funchal like many other tourists, you may find the following tips helpful when it comes to parking your rental car in Funchal. Being the largest city on the island of Madeira, the traffic is luckily never too hectic in this capital. There are a lot of underground and multi-storey car parks, such as the one by the cable car terminal – Almirante Reus which always has availability. Next to that, there is a big car park in Anadia shopping center of about 5 minutes walk from the popular tourist attraction the Old Town. The city center is quite small, so you may also park your rental in Funchal in the free parking area on the outskirts of city and take the public transport back in the center and take a leisure walk here.
Enjoy the mediterranean climate
Enjoying a Mediterranean climate, Funchal has mild temperatures all year round, featuring dryer and warmer summers and rainier and cooler winters. The average daily high temperature is around 25°C in summer and 20 °C in winter. Maybe you should choose to rent a convertable or rental car with airconditioning for extra convenience?
Sightseeing & activities
To name just a few of the many tourist attractions in Funchal: Jardins Do Palheiro, a park located at an altitude of 500m, with various plants from across the world; Funchal Market, rich in smell and colors, supplying flowers, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables from all over the island; Sé Cathedral, built between 1493 and 1517, it is the central point in Funchal and the most visited monument; The Old Blandy's Wine Lodge, situated in the heart of town, it is Funchal's most popular wine lodge, offering wine-tasting to visitors.
Events & festivals
Madeira orienteering Festival, a 3 day race competition in the mountains organized by Funchal's Mountain Club, a great way to enjoy the natural scenery; New Year's Eve, the spectacular firework display taken place in Funchal has made it in the Guinness Book of records; Carnival, featuring costumed parades and Samba troupes; Funchal Jazz Festival, featuring famous international artists and attracting tourists from all over the island.
