Funchal (Madeira) is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Funchal (Madeira) works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Funchal (Madeira), covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Funchal (Madeira), handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Funchal (Madeira) starts at around €100 per night, with a typical rate near €232 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: The Cliff Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 117 reviews, from €350 per night; Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 685 reviews, from €671 per night; Suite Hotel Eden Mar - PortoBay, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 954 reviews, from €233 per night; Hotel Porto Mare - PortoBay, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1768 reviews, from €312 per night; Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 148 reviews, from €370 per night.
Day trips & routes: Ponta Delgada (Madeira) — about 43 km, 47m drive. Fastest option is Ponta Delgada (Madeira): 47m by car.
Funchal (Madeira): what to know
Things to see: "Private Half day tour around Madeira Island", rated 5 from 179 reviews, from €175; "Good Vibe Madeira Tours", rated 5 from 174 reviews, from €70; "Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof", rated 5 from 165 reviews, from €70; "Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest", rated 5 from 128 reviews, from €55; "Surreal West Tour Waterfalls Natural Pools and Enchanted Forests", rated 5 from 86 reviews, from €38.
Funchal (Madeira) has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Funchal (Madeira) is around €232, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Funchal (Madeira) you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Portugal, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
