Holiday rentals & lettings in Funchal

Are you organizing a trip to Funchal and need accommodation for your stay? Holidu makes it easy for you. We have a wide variety of holiday rentals throughout the city so you can choose the one you like best and that best fits your budget. Most of them are situated very close to the beach, both in the centre and in the surrounding residential areas. Generally, the tourist rentals are located in the town itself, ideal for those who want to be close to everything. While holiday homes tend to abound more on the outskirts, perfect for travellers looking for peace and quiet. Do you already know where you are booking your holiday rental in Funchal?

Funchal holiday rentals offer capacity for all types of travellers, both for families who need a house for 4 or 5 people and for couples who are looking for a letting for 2 people or for groups of friends who need accommodation for more than 6 people. But pets are also welcome in many rentals, so you can bring your dog without problem. The rentals in Funchal are usually part of residential complexes with gardens and swimming pools, some of them with charming terraces overlooking the sea. On the other hand, holiday homes are usually independent, with a terrace and private swimming pool. The latter are ideal for those travellers who are looking for a higher level of privacy or who want to organise parties without disturbing anyone, book your house or letting in Funchal today and enjoy a completely tailor-made holiday!

Located southeast of Madeira, Funchal is the largest urban centre and capital of the island. With a population of approximately 11,900 inhabitants and being in ten parishes: Imaculado Coração de Maria, Monte, Santa Luzia, Santa Maria Maior, Santo Antonio, São Gonçalo, São Martinho, São Pedro, São Roque and Se. A modern and cosmopolitan city, known worldwide for its exclusive restaurants, luxury holiday rentals, incomparable natural beauty and privileged year-round climate.

Without a doubt, renting a holiday rental in the centre of Funchal is one of the best options. Its perfectly cobbled streets, modern shopping areas, bars, cafes and restaurants make it an interesting and exciting area. In addition, its location will allow you to walk to the beach. With the advantage that it is possible to find very cheap but high quality rentals. But you can also rent a letting near the beach, where you'll find more and better services and good transport lines to get around. If you prefer to stay on the outskirts, it is recommended that you rent a car.

If you're one of those travellers who can't be quiet when they go on holiday, renting a letting in Funchal is a great choice. The city offers a wide variety of leisure activities and active tourism so that you won't find a single minute to get bored. Surfing, diving, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, boat trips, coastal excursions, golf, paragliding and hiking through its forests and eucalyptus mountains are just some of the experiences you can enjoy during your stay.

If you are looking for urban beaches with numerous leisure and tourism options, the beaches of Funchal are perfect for you. Ideal to enjoy a complete holiday. Sao Tiago, Praia do Gorgulho and Playa Formosa are the best in the capital. Sao Tiago is the closest to the old town, perfect for enjoying a quiet day of sun and beach. Praia do Gorgulho stands out for its wide variety of services and excellent natural conditions. While Formosa, the largest beach on the island, is the best for its range of sporting activities and all the services nearby, book a letting in Funchal on the beachfront and come and enjoy them for as long as you like!

If you enjoy cultural visits, you should know that Funchal has many monuments of great historical and artistic value, including the Cathedral, the Monastery of Santa Clara, the church of the mountain, the church of San Pedro, the Chapel of Funchal, the Fortress of San Lorenzo or the Fort of San Juan Bautista.

Due to the complex relief of the city, Funchal has several cable cars to bridge the slopes in a few minutes. One of the best is the Monte cable car, which connects the old town with the town of Monte. During the tour you will be able to enjoy some really incredible views.

Another of Funchal's great attractions are its wineries, but if you're a lover of good wine, you can't miss Old Blandy's Wine Lodge. It is the oldest on the island and is located in an old monastery. It produces delicious wines with up to 30 different types of grapes.

A large shopping centre that stands out for its façade, its main door and its fish market, with large tiles from the Faiança Battistini de Maria de Portugal, painted with regional themes by João Rodrigues. It is worth a visit both for its architecture and its atmosphere.

Although it is true that Funchal's nightlife is not as evident as that of its neighbours Tenerife or Gran Canaria, the truth is that the city offers a lot of fun for nightlife lovers. With bars and nightclubs that open all night, such as Revolucion Rock Bar, Madeira Rum House or Bananas Pub.

Based on its annual average price of £93.48, Funchal is not a city that stands out for being the most expensive or the cheapest in Portugal.

If you seek to make the most of your money, the cheapest months to visit Funchal are March (£86.62 the average price per night for accommodation), November (£87.2), and April (£87.81).

When it comes to renting a holiday letting in Funchal, the highest prices are found in the month of January (with an average of £108.34 per night), followed by December (£103.44), and July (£98.72).

It is better to plan ahead in Funchal as only 51% of the accommodations remain available, following the data observed in 2019.

June, May, and April are, in order of highest to lowest, the months that present the the largest number of properties available, with respective average availability figures of 70.6%, 67.5% and 58%.

The month with the highest average booked rental figures is August (only 36% of properties were available on average in 2019). Followed by February (42%), and September (42.5%).

Holidu offers around 1900 properties in Funchal from 26 different partners, so you will find the perfect type of accommodation you are looking for. We have everything you need!