What budget for activities and outings Madeira?

It usually costs between €2 and €6 for admission to a museum. It is a little more expensive for some activities, such as the cable car or the tropical garden of Monte. There is a discounted ticket that combines the entrance to the Botanical Garden with the cable car. The rates go up for water excursions (starting at around €35 per person).

The real good plan is to prepare a snack and set off to conquer the island's extraordinary landscapes. Hiking is the queen activity of Madeira (and that's good, it's free!).

The cost of living in Madeira is slightly higher than in Portugal. To buy fruit (local, of course!), target small street vendors, cheaper than the Mercado dos Lavradores where vendors charge "tourist" prices. In general, avoid souvenir shops if you want to save money and buy directly from supermarkets (especially for items such as poncha bottles or honey bolo's).

Entrance fees can be free or paid depending on the evening (count around 10 €). If you arrive before 1 am, there are often discounts or even free. Girls will only rarely pay the entrance fee (especially on ladies nights or before a certain time). Consult the programming on the social networks.

What budget to eat Madeira?

For a prego em bolo do caco, count on average 3,50 €. The price of a meal consisting of a soup, a hearty main course, plus bread, drink and dessert (pão, bebida e sobremesa) often varies between €6 and €10 for the cheaper ones (restaurants in modest neighbourhoods offering cheap formulas for employees and workers, self-service and small casas de pasto/cantines and tascas/bistrots-tavernes. For a meal in a restaurant, churrasqueira (grill) or cervejaria (a brasserie serving seafood and fresh fish), the minimum charge is €10-15. All methods of payment are accepted, but small restaurants will sometimes ask you to pay in cash.

In bars, to have a drink without spending too much, target happy hour, offered around 5-6pm. Cocktails are sometimes half price.

What is the budget for accommodation Madeira?

There are accommodations for all budgets in the archipelago. The tightest budgets will be able to go to a centro de juventude (youth hostel) offering very low prices (in Funchal and Porto Moniz in particular). Campsites are rare, but they exist (in Ribeira da Janela and Porto Santo). Again, it is very cheap. Then, think about the pensão or residencial which, for a few dozen euros, will rent you a double room with simple comfort, but well kept.

Travel budget Madeira and cost of living

To help you plan your budget and get an idea of what your expenses will be on site (prices indicated per person):

Small budget: count between 20 and 30 € for accommodation (or even less in a youth hostel). The best way to preserve your purse is to travel out of season. To eat, count between 7 and 15 € for a full meal. If you rent a car, you will have to add at least 20 € per day (the bus is an option, but not ideal). Then opt for free activities (such as hiking, of course!), although museums are inexpensive.

Average budget: count between 30 and 50 € for accommodation. A meal will cost you between 15 and 25 €. You can add 15 to 30 € per day for the museums and activities (the rates are very variable...). As well as the cost of car rental (at least 20 € per day).

Comfortable budget: count around 100 € for accommodation. From 25-30 € for the meal (the tasting menu in the only starred restaurant on the island starts at 130 €). 30-40 € per day for activities. At least 20 € per day for car rental