Hire a car from Madeira Airport, Santa Cruz (FNL) and you will have easy access to the island of Madeira and to Santa Cruz, Madeira’s second-biggest city which is just a 5 minutes’ drive from the airport. Our SIXT team at FNL will be happy to help you to choose the ideal car. Whether you want to nip around the city in a compact vehicle or tour Madeira in a convertible, the SIXT fleet of high-quality vehicles will have something for you. Make your journey stress-free by adding bookable extras such as a navigation system or child seats to your Madeira Airport, Santa Cruz car hire.
At FNL, proceed to the right of the rental car area to find a member of the SIXT team. After baggage collection, follow the signs to the car hire area on the ground floor of the terminal building and make your way to the right-hand side of this area where you will be greeted by one of the English-speaking agents who will help you collect your vehicle. Return your Madeira Airport, Santa Cruz car hire to the P1 parking area. There is also the option to book an after-hours pick up and drop off service for an additional fee.
Car hire at Madeira Airport, Santa Cruz will give you the freedom to get into the city in less than 10 minutes where you can explore the 16th century church - the Igreja Matriz or hike part of the Levada dos Tornos. Hire a premium saloon model and drive the half hour to Funchal, the capital of Madeira or think about choosing a 4x4 to drive to the nature reserve at the eastern-most tip of Madeira – Ponta de São Lourenço, just under 20 minutes from the airport. Alternatively hire a car from FNL and drive north to go walking in a subtropical woodland that is home to laurels as well as mosses and ferns.