Travel and transport agencies Funchal

From a terminal above the rotunde do Infante, Avenida Gulbenkian, west of the city heart, the Sociedade de Automóveis da Madeira serves the east of the island, airport (Aerobus) and, in particular, the following localities: Caniço, Santa Cruz, Santo da Serra, Machico, Porto da Cruz, Faial and Caniçal.

Departures are from the Jardim do Almirante Reis located in the middle of Dom Carlos I street, near the seafront. Convenient and popular to visit the church of Monte or the Tropical Park Monte Palace. The cable car offers superb views of the bay of Funchal from over 3,000 metres. The ascent takes about 15 minutes. Free for children up to 6 years old. You can then extend the experience by climbing the cable car up to the Botanical Garden or descending in carreiros do Monte (typical wicker sledges).

About 20 km from Funchal city centre. Madeira Airport is famous for its impressive landings, occasionally disrupted by powerful gusts of wind. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, the runway is partly supported by a huge forest of reinforced concrete pillars (180 in total!). All car rental agencies have a counter on site. You will also find a tourist office where you can get maps and information.

The European leader in car rental offers a very complete range at very competitive prices, from the small town to the compact (Astra), the family (BMW), times 7 or 9 places and a special mention for the 2 or 4 seats. The rental conditions and best promotions are on the site. Furthermore, the delivery of the vehicle in a hotel between Machico and Funchal is free.

Budget Funchal Monumental is a car rental store located in Funchal, on the Estrada Monumental. It offers a wide range of rental vehicles to meet the needs of visitors to the city. The store's website is www.budget.com.pt, where customers can find out more about the services on offer. The store also has a customer service team available to answer questions and provide additional product information. Budget Funchal Monumental is a convenient choice for those wishing to explore the city and surrounding area by car.

In new facilities since October 2009.

Behind the Lido shopping centre, a little cheaper than Budget for similar benefits.

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Located in the centre of Funchal, this agency has a dynamic team who will welcome you in French and advise you on the must-see places to visit. Its members offer decreasing rates and advantageous services: the all-risk insurance at 10 € per day eliminates the deductible of 350 € for a Panda or a Clio and 700 € for a Dacia (7 seats). They can also deliver your vehicle at the airport or in front of your hotel. Finally, the agency does not ask for credit card details as a guarantee.