Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Int'l. Arpt. (FNC) Car Hire

Funchal International Airport (FNC)

Location Details

Madiera International Airport
Santa Cruz, PT, 9100-102

Pick-Up Service Unavailable
After-Hours Returns Available

Directions from Terminal

PLEASE FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE RENTAL CAR FACILITY LOCATED IN THE MAIN TERMINAL BUILDING. THE ENTERPRISE RENTAL COUNTER IS LOCATED NEAR THE BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA. PLEASE PROCEED TO THE COUNTER TO COLLECT VEHICLE KEYS AND YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT. NO SHUTTLE IS REQUIRED.

Hiring a car at Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Int'l. Arpt. (FNC)

Funchal International airport is the largest air facility in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Dubbed as “The Pearl of the Atlantic” and “The Island of Eternal Spring”, Funchal offers wonderful semi-tropical weather. Funchal is blessed with dramatic coastal and volcanic landscapes, making it a great short-haul destination all year round. Travellers looking to explore Funchal’s natural beauty can have the island’s treasures at their fingertips with a rental vehicle. Car hire in Funchal International airport is available at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch, which is located right by the arrivals terminal and within direct reach of the VR1 road, a relatively new motorway that skirts the eastern half of the island. From the Enterprise branch, you can drive to Funchal city centre in just 20 minutes.

Enterprise offers a convenient online booking service, so you can collect your rental car keys as soon as you land in Madeira. The range of rental vehicles available has been hand-picked to ensure they can tackle the island’s mountain roads effortlessly. Traffic on Madeira’s roads is usually very light and local drivers are known to be courteous, which means all you have to do is show up, pick up your low-cost car rental in Funchal international airport, and enjoy your time on the island at your own pace. Should you have any questions or need travel recommendations, the friendly and professional staff at the Enterprise airport branch are always happy to help.

Cheap car hire in Funchal international airport

If you are looking for cheap car hire in Funchal international airport then you are in the right place. Have a browse through what our vehicle pages have to offer. From economy cars to premium cars and minibuses, we can provide exactly what you are looking for. Whether you are looking for short term or long term rental Enterprise can provide it.

Funchal international airport has many sights to visit and things to explore which is why having a car is the best way to make sure you see all the best bits Funchal international airport has to offer. Start your journey with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

A wide range of vehicles to hire

Enterprise offers a wide range of vehicles. From compact cars to spacious SUVs, we have a vehicle to suit your individual needs. Have a browse through all the different types of vehicles we offer and choose the one that suits your needs the most. Book today and receive the best customer service for a great price.

Why hire with Enterprise?

Enterprise offers vehicle hire worldwide, and with numerous branch locations it has never been this convenient. Whether it's for holiday, a business trip or to move goods, Enterprise can accommodate your needs. Offering short and long term hire, look no further. Receive the best customer service for a great price and book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car today.

Free Pick-up Sevice

Free pick-up service is available at non-airport locations and during normal business hours. To schedule your pick up time or make additional arrangements, please call your local rental office directly.

Rental Policies

Rental conditions apply to all additional drivers. An additional driver surcharge at a rate of 4.06 Eur per day maximum 40.60 Eur per rental excluding vat will apply to each additional driver.

RETURN VEHICLE TO THE ENTERPRISE RETURNS PARKING GARAGE. LOCK THE VEHICLE AND PLACE KEYS IN THE KEY BOX LOCATED BY THE RENTAL COUNTER.

PORTUGAL MAINLAND AND MADEIRA ISLAND - Minimum rental age is 18 years for vehicle groups Mini MCMR, Economy EDMR and Compact CDMR. A young drivers fee for drivers aged 18 to 20 years is applicable only on vehicle groups Mini MCMR, Economy EDMR and Compact CDMR. Minimum rental age is 21 for vehicle groups Compact Automatic CDAR, Compact Wagon CWMR, Intermediate IDMR, Intermediate Wagon IWMR and Convertible FTMR. Minimum rental age is 21 for vehicle groups Fullsize FDMR, Fullsize Wagon FWMR, Fullsize Van FVMR and Premium PLMR, PMMR. Maximum rental age is 80.

CDW COLLISION DAMAGE WAIVER LIMITS THE RENTER'S FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS AND DAMAGE TO THE RENTAL VEHICLE. IF GUERIN-ENTERPRISE RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS WERE NOT VIOLATED; THE RENTER WILL ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPLICABLE EXCESS. CDW IS FREE OF CHARGE.

Portugal Mainland one way rentals - domestic one ways are allowed between all locations in Portugal Mainland. Drop charge is EUR 65.04 excl VAT, 80 EUR incl VAT, for all car groups International one ways are not permitted. Madeira Island one way rentals - domestic one ways are allowed within Madeira free of charge. One ways to and from Portugal Mainland are not permitted. International one ways are not permitted.

Excess Reduction - This product reduces the excess to EUR 300.00, vehicle groups - Mini MCMR and Economy EDMR, and EUR 500.00 all other car groups in cases of a breakdown, accident, acts of vandalism and damage to tires with the rented vehicle. Excess Reduction is available for a daily price ranging from EUR 6.99 to 13.55 per day including VAT depending on the car group with the fee applicable for a maximum of 15 days.

THIRD PARTY INSURANCE PORTUGAL MAINLAND - 50 MILLION EUROS COVER ENTERPRISE CARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. THE VIOLATION OF THE ENTERPRISE RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR UNREPORTED ACCIDENTS MAY VOID THIS INSURANCE. MADEIRA ISLAND - 50 MILLION EUROS COVER ENTERPRISE CARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. THE VIOLATION OF THE ENTERPRISE RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR UNREPORTED ACCIDENTS MAY VOID THIS INSURANCE.

PORTUGAL MAINLAND - CROSS BORDER POLICY - RENTALS IN PORTUGAL ARE FORBIDDEN TO GO INTO THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES - ALGERIA, ALBANIA, BALEARIC ISLANDS, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, CYPRUS, BELARUS, IRAN, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, IRAQ, ISRAEL, CANARY ISLANDS, MONTENEGRO, MOLDOVA, MOROCCO, MACEDONIA, RUSSIA, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UKRAINE. VEHICLES CANNOT TRAVEL BY FERRY TO OTHER ISLANDS MADEIRA AND AZORES AS THE INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER THIS. CROSS BORDER FEE GREEN CARD THIS PRODUCT ALLOWS THE GUERIN-ENTERPRISE RENTAL VEHICLE TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF PORTUGAL IN ACCORDANCE TO THE CROSS BORDER CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN THE GREEN CARD. THE RENTAL VEHICLE SHOULD ALWAYS BE RETURNED TO THE LOCATION OF PICKUP IN PORTUGAL. THE COST OF THIS PRODUCT IS EUR 36.90 PER RENTAL. IF RENTER DRIVES THE RENTAL VEHICLE CROSS BORDER WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION AND WITHOUT PAYMENT OF THIS SUPPLEMENT THEY WILL BE PENALIZED EUR 3.00 PER KM EFFECTIVE FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE RENTAL AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE RENTAL VEHICLE. MADEIRA ISLAND - CROSS BORDER POLICY - VEHICLES CAN ONLY BE DRIVEN WITHIN THE SAME ISLAND.

PORTUGAL MAINLAND - PAI PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERS THE PASSENGERS AND DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OR TOTAL PERMANENT DISABILITY UP TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 15.000 AND MEDICAL EXPENSES UP TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 1.500. THE COST OF PAI IS EUR 5,57 EXCL VAT PER DAY FOR ALL GROUPS AT A MAXIMUM OF EUR 83,57 PER RENTAL. MADEIRA ISLAND - PAI PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERS THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF DEATH OR TOTAL PERMANENT DISABILITY UP TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 15.000 AND MEDICAL EXPENSES UP TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 1.500. THE COST OF PAI IS EUR 5,57 EXCL VAT PER DAY FOR ALL CAR GROUPS AT A MAXIMUM OF EUR 83,57 PER RENTAL.

PORTUGAL MAINLAND - Accepted methods of payment- All major credit cards are accepted as well as vouchers. IMPORTANT- For all reservations made for rental vehicles under groups K - INTERMEDIATE WAGON ESTATE –IWMR-, L FULL SIZE WAGON ESTATE –FWMR-, G FULL SIZE CAR –FDMR- and H PREMIUM LIMOUSINES –PLMR- the listed requirements below will be mandatory during the time of rental pickup at the branch location. 1 - Two valid credit cards. 2 - Return ticket to the country of origin. DEPOSITS- All customers are required to place a deposit taken in the form of a credit card imprint. Deposit is based on the Insurance Excess amount and a full tank of fuel except when a FULL CREDIT voucher is presented. MADEIRA ISLAND - Accepted methods of payment - All major credit cards are accepted as well as vouchers. IMPORTANT- For all reservations made for rental vehicles under groups K - INTERMEDIATE WAGON ESTATE –IWMR-, L FULL SIZE WAGON ESTATE –FWMR-, G FULL SIZE CAR –FDMR- and H PREMIUM LIMOUSINES –PLMR- the listed requirements below will be mandatory during the time of rental pickup at the branch location. 1 - Two valid credit cards. 2 - Return ticket to the country of origin. DEPOSITS- All customers are required to place a deposit taken in the form of a credit card imprint. Deposit is based on the Insurance Excess amount and a full tank of fuel except when a FULL CREDIT voucher is presented.

PORTUGAL MAINLAND and MADEIRA ISLAND- Renters must have a full current driving licence valid at least 1 year. IMPORTANT- For all reservations made for vehicle groups K - INTERMEDIATE WAGON ESTATE –IWMR-, L FULL SIZE WAGON ESTATE –FWMR-, G FULL SIZE CAR –FDMR- and H PREMIUM LIMOUSINES –PLMR- the listed requirements will be mandatory during the time of rental pickup at the branch location. 1 - Two valid credit cards. 2 - Return ticket to the country of origin.

Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Int'l. Arpt. (FNC) Car Hire FAQs

The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:

  • The length of time you are renting the car
  • Car class selected
  • Rental location
  • Added insurance or protection products
  • Additional products selected
  • If you have to modify your reservation
  • If you have to extend your reservation
  • If you have to change your rental drop-off location

For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.

To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:

  • To be 25 years old 
  • A valid driving licence with a photo
  • A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
  • Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)

Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to: 

  • An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
  • Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK. 

As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.

Fuel policy at non-airport locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.

Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:

  • You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
  • You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
    • You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
    • The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.

Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.

For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.