Introduction
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. Machico deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Machico

Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Machico

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Machico from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Way2Azores Rent, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Machico from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Way2Azores Rent, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 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 (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 253 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 393+
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Hotel Quinta Do Furao
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 260+
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Hotel Riu Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 310+
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The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
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Rocamar Lido Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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White Waters Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Renting a car in Machico

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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