Car rental Funchal, Portugal

Car Rental Funchal – Must Know

Renting a car in one of the cities in Portugal you have to know some rules of the road of this country. For example there are also some speed limits in Portugal: in the City they make up 30mph/50kph, on Open Roads - 54mph/ 90kph and on Highways it’s allowed to move at 72mph/120kph. To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your license for 1 year.

Attractions of Funchal

Sé do Funchal

Among the attractions of Funchal is Sé do Funchal - a church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. One of the few buildings that survived virtually intact from the colonial era and it’s the first Portuguese cathedral built outside of Portugal. Take advantage of your rental car vehicle and admire the grandeur of this cathedral.

Estádio dos Barreiros 

Multifunctional stadium in Funchal on Madeira Island, in Portugal. Is the home ground of the club first division championship of Portugal 'Maritimo'. The stadium was built in 1927. People capacity currently stands at 8,922 seats. If you are a football fan this place is definitely for you! Don’t miss it and don’t forget to use the car rental to make it easier.

Pico Ruivo

Pico Ruivo is a peak on the island of Madeira. Its height makes up 1862 meters. This is a good observation point for viewing the surrounding scenery, but the unpredictable weather conditions can hinder staying in these places. If you like hiking this attraction won’t leave you indifferent for sure! Unfortunately you’ll have to leave your comfortable rented car at the foot of the mountain.

Main square of Funchal

The main square, encrusted black and white pebble is surrounded by beautiful buildings, built in the 18th century. Among them particularly noteworthy is the building of the local administration and the Museum of Sacred Art. To feel the atmosphere of the city this is precisely this place. And we would recommend visiting it with car rental Funchel.

Mercado dos Lavradores

Mercado dos Lavradores is a fantastic market, an exhibition of exotic flowers, local vegetables, fabulous fruit and fresh fish. This is the place where you can find some extraordinary souvenirs for your relatives and friends. To get here faster make use of your car rental vehicle and enjoy this unforgettable varicolored market. Don’t forget to take some pictures in order to save memories of this lovely place!