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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Machico has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Machico in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Machico, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
When flying to Machico, you’ll arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Machico from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 5h 55m.
Another option to get to Machico is to pick up a car hire from Funchal, which is about 15 km from Machico. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Way2Azores Rent, among others, in Funchal.
Average rates range from around €88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €448 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.80 per litre in Machico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.59 and €28.79. The most frequently booked car type in Machico is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.