Madeira is a year-round island, and its car hire prices are not. Rent in the quiet months and a day's car hire costs less than the taxi into Funchal.
Prices on Drovy follow the season. In late autumn and winter the cheapest cars cost a fraction of the summer rate, with the same all-in terms: insurance, tax and unlimited kilometres included.
This page shows economy and compact cars, the cheapest way to see the island. Pick your dates in the search for the exact price.
Starting prices per day for the cars on sale: basic insurance, tax and unlimited km included. The Madeira regional levy, the airport fee and optional cover are shown before you pay.
For a week from November 22, as in the search results. Prices move with the dates — the search above quotes yours.
| Car type | From / day |
|---|---|
| Economy | €6 |
| Compact | €20 |
The cheapest price per day for a 7-day rental, checked in October 2026: December from €7, November from €8, February from €11, January from €13, March to September from €14.
If your dates are flexible, late autumn is the best value on the island: mild weather, quiet roads and the lowest prices of the year.
Book early: the cheapest cars go first, especially in summer.
Choose economy or compact: they cost the least and are the easiest to park in Funchal.
Keep the free cancellation: book now, and if better dates come up, cancel up to 48 hours before pickup at no cost.
A low price on Drovy is still all-in. Insurance, tax and unlimited kilometres are part of it, and fees like an airport pickup are in the total before you pay.
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