Madeira Airport: Car Rental (No Deposit, No Credit Card Required) [GUIDE]

Madeira is one of those islands best explored by car. Steep mountain roads, viewpoints, levadas , small towns, and off-the-beaten-path locations make a car a great option. Therefore, renting a car in Madeira, especially right after arriving at the airport, is a very popular option.

In this guide, I focus on what interests many travelers most: how to rent a car at Madeira Airport with no deposit or credit card required . Are such offers actually available? Which terms and conditions should you check before booking? Will a debit card suffice instead of a credit card? And above all, how can you avoid being tempted by a low price that, once you add in additional costs, becomes less attractive?

Renting a car at Madeira Airport (FNC) is very convenient. You can pick up your car upon arrival and be on your way straight away, instead of arranging a transfer to Funchal and then searching for a car there. Both large chains and local rental companies operate at the airport, and some companies also offer rentals without a credit card or deposit – although it's always best to check the exact terms and conditions of each offer.

In the following sections, I'll show you step-by-step how to find affordable car rentals in Madeira with no deposit or credit card required, what to look for when choosing a car, and where additional fees may apply. This will help you understand not only how much the car itself costs, but also, and more importantly, how much you'll actually pay for a rental in Madeira. If you'd like a more in-depth, precise, and detailed discussion of car rentals, check out my personal experience with car rentals in Madeira – [click].

So let's start with the most important thing: how to find a car at Madeira Airport without a deposit and without a credit card.

Also read:
Map and itinerary of Madeira
Active map of Madeira's attractions to download to your phone
Levadas – maps and descriptions
Pagoda in Madeira - weather description for the whole year

Compare car rental prices

A short instruction for the intemperate

I'll start with a short guide to renting a car without a deposit and without a credit card, a quick guide for the impatient. Just follow the few simple steps below and you're ready to start looking.
If you are a group of very impatient people, you want to start looking for a car quickly and you prefer short video instructions, I recommend the YouTube video below, which presents and explains the most important things.


If questions and doubts arise during the search, look for answers further in the text. The text is long and contains a lot of useful information. I divided it into several logical parts and included links to them at the end of the post. I consciously constructed it this way. You can read it piece by piece, selecting the part that interests you, or read it in its entirety. However, the most important thing is to search quickly.

Car rental without a deposit

step 1 - go to the website offer comparison websites - [click]
step 2 - fill out the form (entering the dates and place of pickup of the car) and press "Search"

step 3 - after a while you will receive the search result. Then in the options and filters panel, search for the section "Refundable deposit” and check the option “A deposit is not required".

step 4 - Finished! The search results only include offers without a deposit!



The location of the key search engine elements on your computer and phone screen can be found in the image below.

Car rental without a credit card

step 1 - go to the website offer comparison websites - [click]
step 2 - fill out the form (entering the dates and place of pickup of the car) and press "Search"
step 3 - in the options and filters panel (3) search for the section “Payment by card on delivery” and check the option “Debit card"
step 4 - Finished! The search results only show rental offers without a credit card

The location of key elements on the search engine page (on your computer and phone) can be found in the images above.

Portugal - important information for drivers and travelers

Language:
- official: Portuguese
Currency: EUR (euro)
Area telephone number: + 351
Traffic: right-handed
Speed ​​limits:
- in built-up areas 20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
- outside built-up areas 90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Permissible blood alcohol content: 0,5 per mille
Fuel prices (2025):
- petrol (Euro 95): EUR 1,68/litre
- diesel: EUR 1,53/liter
- LPG gas: EUR 0,82/liter
check out: current fuel prices in Europe

Material liability, insurance, own contribution, deposits and deposits

When the rental company hands over the car to you, you are also responsible for its condition for the duration of the rental. It's clear!
What is the scope of this responsibility? It's not so clear anymore!

Financial responsibility is mandatory, but can it be significantly reduced? Or maybe you can throw it away completely?
It's possible, but you have to see how!
You can find more about getting rid of financial responsibility for a rented car in the entry: Car rental insurance and reduction of financial liability - [click]

Additional charges and their reasons

Additional fees incurred when renting a car (especially those charged after the car is returned) are often a source of frustration for many rental customers. They can be prevented, but first you need to know where such fees come from and what may be their cause. I gathered situations I knew together in one text and described them. It's really worth reading this post!
How to avoid additional fees at a car rental company - [click]

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