Machico travel guide

Machico Tourism | Machico Guide

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
RM 354
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 354
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.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Machico

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,566 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around RM 424 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,272 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Hiring a car in Machico

Expect to pay RM 9.24 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 110.86 and RM 147.82. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.24 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 110.86 and RM 147.82. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.