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 October
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
$178
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.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,065 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.47. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.47. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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