Machico travel guide

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You're Going to Love Machico

With a population of 12,567, Machico is a must-see destination in Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Machico has to offer.

When to visit Machico

Machico in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Machico

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Machico from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Machico from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Machico

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (4,681 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (192 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Most booked hotels in Machico

The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 795 reviews)
$127+
Santa Cruz Village Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3136 reviews)
$95+
Residencial Familia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 781 reviews)
$78+
White Waters Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 658 reviews)
$99+
Hotel Roca Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 314 reviews)
$105+
Vila Gale Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1238 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Machico

Renting a car in Machico costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Machico.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Renting a car in Machico costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Machico.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.