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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Machico has to offer.

When to visit Machico

Machico in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Machico in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 57.2 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Machico from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.

Plane

When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Machico from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car rental from Funchal, which is about 9 miles from Machico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Funchal.

Airports near Machico

Airlines serving Machico

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,233 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,418 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,022 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,781 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Machico

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Machico

Most booked hotels in Machico

The Views Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 799 reviews)
$126+
Santa Cruz Village Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3120 reviews)
$101+
Residencial Familia
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 784 reviews)
$78+
White Waters Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 659 reviews)
$99+
Rocamar Lido Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 314 reviews)
$107+
Vila Galé Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1237 reviews)
$184+

Renting a car in Machico

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.