Renting an Apartment in Madeira — Your Questions Answered

Apartment rental prices in Madeira in 2026 range from €80/night for a basic studio to €200/night for a 2-bedroom apartment with sea views. The average price for a 1-bedroom apartment in Funchal is around €120–140/night. Booking directly with the owner — without Airbnb or Booking.com — saves 15–20% in platform fees. On madeira.rentals you see the real price, no commission added.

Funchal is the best base for most visitors — it has the most restaurants, transport links and things to do. Within Funchal, the Old Town (Zona Velha) and the seafront are most popular. Santa Cruz is a quieter alternative 20 minutes east, with lower prices and a beautiful seafront pool. Ina's Garden in Santa Cruz is one of our most popular listings — sea views, garden, from €135/night.

Booking directly with the owner is always cheaper. Airbnb charges guests 13–17% service fee on top of the listed price, and Booking.com adds 15–18%. On a €1,000 week stay, booking direct saves €130–170. Madeira.rentals connects guests directly with owners — no commission, no hidden fees. You pay the owner directly via WhatsApp.

Yes, most apartments in Madeira accept weekly rentals. The minimum stay is usually 2–5 nights. Weekly rentals often come with a small discount. You can find apartments for 1 week in Funchal from €560 (€80/night) to €1,400+ for luxury options with pool and sea views.

Almost all holiday apartments in Madeira include free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. This makes self-catering easy — Madeira has excellent supermarkets and local markets. Air conditioning is less common in older buildings but standard in newer ones. All listings on madeira.rentals show exactly what's included.

On madeira.rentals every listing has a direct WhatsApp button. You write to the owner, agree on dates and price, and pay directly. No middleman, no chatbots, no call centres — just a real person who owns and manages the property.

Madeira is a year-round destination with mild temperatures (18–25°C). April–June and September–October are the best months — good weather, fewer crowds, lower prices. Christmas and New Year are peak season (famous fireworks in Funchal). July–August is busy but less so than mainland Europe.