Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Machico

Machico in July
Estimated hotel price
$274
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in July
Estimated hotel price
$274
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.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Machico. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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.

Car

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

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,379 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay $3.98 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.73 and $63.64. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Renault Grand Scénic or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.98 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.73 and $63.64. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Renault Grand Scénic or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.