Book with Zest Car Rental in Funchal!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Funchal. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Funchal who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Funchal as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Sightseeing in Funchal
Formerly known as Santa Catarina Airport and also referred to as Madeira Airport, Funchal Airport is the main gateway for Madeira and is found 16km northeast of Funchal.
The island itself is quite remote, with its closest neighbour, the Canary Island of Tenerife, located 400 miles away. With plenty to see and do both in the city itself and across the island, a rental car is a fantastic way to get around and enjoy this stunning volcanic beauty!
Plan a trip on the famous Monte cable car, providing fabulous views over the city and harbour. The departure area is found in the Old Town and the 15 minute journey ends nearby to the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens located on the outskirts of the city. Opened in 1991, these stunning gardens have taken influence from around the world with oriental gardens, koi carp, Buddhist sculptures, and much more; it truly is a beautiful haven and should certainly feature on your itinerary.
Spend some time exploring the fabulous Old Town area too; boasting colonial architecture fringed by narrow streets, it's the perfect setting for an afternoon wander. For starters, sample some of the goods for sale at the farmer's market and learn of the island's history at the Madeira Story Centre.
Day Trips Around Madeira
Hire a car and just shy of an hour's drive away, you will arrive in the northern village of Sao Vicente. Here you will find popular volcanic caves where you can see demonstrations of volcanic eruptions and also take a stroll through the caves.
You're never far from the sea in Madeira so why not indulge in diving, swimming, whale and dolphin watching, boat trips, water skiing or surfing? Alternatively, arrange car hire and take a drive to Porto Moniz during high tide and indulge yourself in the natural bathing pools and beautiful scenery.
After all that fun in the water, why not dry off on land and drive to Nun's Valley for the famous tour where you can sample local chestnuts and wild cherries? Alternatively, weekend markets are plentiful across the island and are a great way to spend the afternoon; some of the best include Ponta Delgada and Santo da Serra. It's worth a visit if you wish to sample some local produce on your travels.
Funchal Airport Useful Information
IATA: FNC
Website: www.aeroportomadeira.pt
Address: 9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
Telephone: +351 291 520 700
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