Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Machico has to offer.

When to visit Machico

Machico in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

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

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Most booked hotels in Machico

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Dreams Madeira Resort Spa And Marina
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 905 reviews)
$284+
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Hotel Riu Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 374 reviews)
$224+
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The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1033 reviews)
$177+
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Residencial Familia
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 835 reviews)
$87+
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Rocamar Lido Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 383 reviews)
$121+
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Vila Gale Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 932 reviews)
$204+
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Renting a car in Machico

Renting a car in Machico costs $33 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Funchal Madeira.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Machico costs $33 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Funchal Madeira.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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