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. 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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11495
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11495
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 27h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores and Budget, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 27h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Way2Azores and Budget, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Machico

PXOPorto Santo
FNCFunchal Madeira

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,387 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,780 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,465 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Most booked hotels in Machico

Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 28,374+
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The Views Oasis - Family Friendly
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,569+
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Hotel Riu Madeira
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 24,483+
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Santa Cruz Village Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,300+
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Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,771+
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Garajau Madeira Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 6,001+
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Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.