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
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″.
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 6h 10m.
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.
Airlines serving Machico
Where to stay in Machico
Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $479 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Machico
Most booked hotels in Machico
Renting a car in Machico
Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.