Funchal travel guide
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You're Going to Love Funchal
With a population of 100,847, Funchal is the largest city in Madeira, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Funchal has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Funchal
Activities
Where to Eat in Funchal
If you’re looking for affordable options, Beef & Wines (Avenida Infante 60 A) and Everest Montanha III - Madeira (Centro Comercial Eden Mar Loja 21 Rua Gorgulho 2) are great picks.
When to visit Funchal
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Funchal in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 55.4 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Funchal, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Funchal
Plane
When flying to Funchal, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Funchal from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Funchal is to pick up a car rental from Caniço, which is about 7 km from Funchal. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Caniço.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Funchal Hotel Enotel Lido Madeira, located 2.1 km from downtown Funchal. Funchal Suite Hotel Eden Mar is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Funchal
Where to stay in Funchal
From 5-star hotels such as the Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature to great affordable options like the Flame Tree Madeira Guest House, Funchal offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Funchal, with prices from $21 to $1,109 per night. São Martinho is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Funchal are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Funchal
Most booked hotels in Funchal
Renting a car in Funchal
Renting a car in Funchal costs $40 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Funchal.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Funchal (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. The most frequently booked car type in Funchal is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 308 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.