Booking
Based on the guides on our website, you can book the car directly on our partners’ websites. Use the VAMOS5 or VAMOS10 promo code and you get 5–10% off the car price, and the 1000 € Car4YouMadeira Guarantee is automatically applied.
Fill in the quote request form and we’ll send you the best offers already including the discount. If you like one of them, we’ll arrange the booking with our partners.
Payment
You pay on the spot when you pick up the car, in cash or by bank card (Apple Pay and Google Pay are also accepted).
No, with our partners you don’t need either a credit card or a deposit to rent a car.
Payment is simple and flexible: you can pay on the spot when you pick up the car, in cash, by bank card, or even with Apple Pay and Google Pay.
With all our partners you can rent a car with full insurance cover.
Insurance by partner
RentX
If you choose the “Relax” package, the insurance covers all damage, including wheels, windscreen and mirrors.
Rent-A-Car Madeira
The base price includes full insurance (bodywork, theft protection). For an extra 10 € per day you can extend it to cover the windscreen, mirrors and tyres as well.
Auto Canhas
The base price includes full insurance for the bodywork. For an extra 5 € per day you can add additional cover for wheels, windscreen and mirrors.
The 1000 € Car4YouMadeira Guarantee gives you extra protection for every booking.
When does it apply?
If you use the VAMOS5 or VAMOS10 promo code, or if we arrange the booking for you, your reservation is automatically covered by the guarantee.
What does it cover?
You can read the full description and terms of the guarantee on the guarantee page.
Yes, of course you can rent a car even just for 1 or 2 days.
However, in high season it’s worth booking in advance so you secure the better price and the availability of the car.
From our experience, the best is to book your car 1–3 months before your trip.
If you try to book too early (6–12 months ahead), that period is often not priced yet, so the prices can be higher.
You can pick up and drop off the car at several locations:
Pick-up locations
Exact options may vary by partner. Just fill in the form with your preferred pick-up location and we’ll send you the offers available for you.
If your flight is delayed, the car rental company will wait for you.
If you know you’ll be more than 2 hours late or arrive on a different flight, let them know via WhatsApp or email.
Opening hours and surcharges by partner
RentX
08:00–19:00, pick-up outside these hours costs an extra 50 €.
Auto Canhas
08:00–22:00, out-of-hours pick-up is available at no extra charge.
Rent-A-Car Madeira
09:00–19:00, pick-up outside these hours costs an extra 25 €.
If you arrive during the night
With prior arrangement you can pick up the car in the early hours or the next morning.
If you can’t pick up the car at all due to the delay
If, because of the delay, you can’t pick up the car at all, our 1000 € guarantee covers the taxi from the airport to your accommodation and back to the rental office the next morning.
At pick-up, please bring the following documents:
Minimum age requirements vary by partner.
Age requirements by partner
RentX
You can rent from 18 years old. Under 25 a young driver surcharge applies.
Auto Canhas
Car rental is possible from 18 years old, with prior approval under 21. Every driver must have a valid driver’s license for the given vehicle category, obtained at least 2 years ago.
Rent-A-Car Madeira
Under 23 a deposit may be required (usually 600 €), payable in cash or by card.
By default the renter drives — additional drivers can be added at each partner.
Additional drivers by partner
RentX
Additional driver(s) can be added for a daily fee of 5 €/driver.
Auto Canhas
An additional driver can be added for a 11,50 € one-time fee for the entire rental.
Rent-A-Car Madeira
Additional driver(s) can be added for a daily fee of 5 €/person.
Cancellation policies differ by partner.
Cancellation rules by partner
RentX
Can be cancelled by email. Refund: 7 days before 100%, 4 days 50%, within 3 days no refund.
Auto Canhas
Free cancellation 24 hours before pick-up.
Rent-A-Car Madeira
Free change/cancellation 48 hours before pick-up.
Yes. RentX, Auto Canhas and Rent-A-Car Madeira also accept prepaid cards, including Revolut and Wise cards.
Madeira uses color-coded road markings for parking — here’s what each means:
Parking line colors
