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Madeira rental car - travel information

Lease a car to tour Madeira Island in style

Madeira airport, also informally known as Funchal Airport is an international airport based in the Island of Madeira, Portugal. It is located 13 km from Funchal city. The airport was infamous for its short runway that made landing a little tricky even to expert pilots. However, it was later extended by 200 m.

Getting from Madeira airport

So you have alighted from your plane, what next? There are several ways to get from the airport and head for your destination. You can either use a bus, a taxi or by car hire services. You can take a taxi at the front of arrivals at level 0. Taxis in Madeira run with a meter, and all baggage is paid for by piece. There is an airport bus that departs from the airport 11 times each day as from 9:45am-9.30pm.

Both buses and taxis can be inconveniencing in a couple of ways. The buses for instance, can keep you waiting especially when arrive early.  This is where you have to wait until the bus is full so that it can depart. Taxis on the other hand are quite expensive especially if you are going to a far off destination. On top of this, they charge per piece on luggage carried. This leaves you with the option of car rental. Car hire will not only save you money, but time too. There are numerous cheap car hire companies that you can get in touch with and rent a car.

Car parking options at the airport

Madeira Airport has both short and long term parking options. Car Park 0 for instance allows for short-term parking for cars below 3.5 tons. Car Park 1 charges for the service by fractions of 15 minutes. There are other parks like 5, 6 and 7 that are for long term parking. Clients are allowed to Park free of charge for the first 45 minutes.

There are a couple of traffic rules you need to bear in mind when driving in Portugal. If you have decided to go by the car rental option, take your time to familiarize yourself with a few;

• Always carry with you all driving documentation
• Drinking and driving is strictly forbidden. Alcohol must not exceed 0.5 mg/ml
• Fines are paid on the spot
• Child restraints are mandatory for children below 12 years of age
• Seat belts are compulsory
• Minimum driving age is 18 years, only if you have a valid UK license
• Speed limits of 120km/h on motorways, 90-100km/h on open roads, 50 km/h in towns
• Drive on the right always

Tourist attractions in Madeira

Madeira is big, and has a numerous variety of tourist attraction destinations. It is an Island that has a lot to offer for its visitors. Tourists who come on holiday on this beautiful Island are attracted to some of the spectacular sights such as beaches, bathing complexes, hiking trails, yachting attractions and many more.

The capital city Funchal is where most of the Madeira action is centered, and to have an unforgettable experience, simply rent a car and explore the many charismatic towns along with fishing villages like Curral das Freiras, Porto Moniz and Camara de Lobos.

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