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No. 16 of 21 at FNC

Drive4Move

at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport)

Shuttle
Counterwise Score 3.9 out of 10, rated Poor.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Drive4Move at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) is ranked No. 16 of 21 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 3.9/10 (Poor).
  • The Drive4Move desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Madeira Airport (ride time not confirmed yet).
  • A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
  • Fuel policy: same to same. Opening hours: 08:00–20:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: Many reviews, several from the past year, report that a rejected card or a card not in the driver's name led to refused rentals, lost prepayments, or extra mandatory cover and fees of roughly 150-285 EUR. Several travellers say the credit-card rule was not clear when they booked..

Based on 133 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 86 kept Google reviews with text (3 excluded as staff-praise, plus 47 star-only ratings that do not count for topics), experiences are polarised: many travellers have a smooth, cheap rental, but a substantial minority report trouble over card and deposit rules, shuttle waits, out-of-hours fees and disputed damage charges. Problems cluster around the off-site shuttle, card acceptance and after-hours handling, and several recent reviews confirm they are ongoing. Web evidence is mostly undated listing pages and is thin, so treat the picture as indicative and check the card rules and opening hours before booking.

AI-assisted summary of 133 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 14 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Poor3.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 20 reports · high confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor3.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 14 reports · high confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor2.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 26 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 22 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Poor4.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 24 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

  • AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 3.4 · counts 70%
  • Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 3.3 · counts 30%
  • 3 of 136 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 28% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (38 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

  • Many reviews, several from the past year, report that a rejected card or a card not in the driver's name led to refused rentals, lost prepayments, or extra mandatory cover and fees of roughly 150-285 EUR. Several travellers say the credit-card rule was not clear when they booked.drive4move.comdrive4move.com
  • Repeated reports of long airport shuttle waits (30-60 minutes), shuttles that never arrive, and no staff present at out-of-hours returns, in some cases putting flights at risk. At least three of these reports are from the last 12 months.
  • Many reviews describe extra fees of about 40 EUR for pick-ups or returns outside opening hours, or bookings cancelled after a short arrival delay with no refund of the prepayment. Several say the fee or cut-off was not made clear beforehand.
  • Recurring reports of charges of about 150-515 EUR for tyres, wheel rims, scratches, a clutch or roadside assistance, which travellers dispute, sometimes even with handover photos or video. Two such reports are from the last six months.

Green flags (4)

  • Many travellers report a smooth pick-up and return, friendly staff and good value; about 30 text reviews are positive, including recent ones.
  • Several recent reviews say existing scratches were recorded openly at handover, photos were allowed, and the return was finished quickly without disputes.
  • Base prices are described as low in several reviews, for example about 135 EUR for 10 days in a recent one.
  • A few reviews report no pressure to buy extra insurance when the payment card was accepted.

Practical facts

LocationOff-site, by shuttle (ride time not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours08:00–20:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policySame to samesource
Shares the desk withSurprice, International Car

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 133 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Drive4Move at Madeira Airport: questions and answers

Is Drive4Move at Madeira Airport any good?

Drive4Move at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) has a Counterwise Score of 3.9/10 (Poor) and is ranked No. 16 of 21 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many travellers report a smooth pick-up and return, friendly staff and good value; about 30 text reviews are positive, including recent ones.. Main red flag: Many reviews, several from the past year, report that a rejected card or a card not in the driver's name led to refused rentals, lost prepayments, or extra mandatory cover and fees of roughly 150-285 EUR. Several travellers say the credit-card rule was not clear when they booked..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Drive4Move at Madeira Airport?

Yes. Drive4Move at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Drive4Move at Madeira Airport?

The deposit amount at Drive4Move at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at RentX (from €0).

Where is the Drive4Move desk at Madeira Airport?

The Drive4Move desk is off-site, reached by shuttle from Madeira Airport (ride time not confirmed yet). It shares the counter with Surprice and International Car.

What are the opening hours of Drive4Move at Madeira Airport?

Drive4Move at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) is open 08:00–20:00 daily. Fuel policy: same to same.

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