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 August
Estimated hotel price
RM 571
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 571
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 (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,878 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around RM 407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 743 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay RM 8.72 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 RM 104.56 and RM 139.41. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.72 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 RM 104.56 and RM 139.41. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.