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Car hire deposits at Madeira Airport, lowest first
We know the typical deposit for 10 of the 21 car rental desks at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport). RentX has the lowest starting deposit (from €0); the highest amount is at Centauro (up to €2,100). The median starting deposit is €100.
A range such as €0–€1,400 (Goldcar) means the amount varies, for example with the car or the cover you choose: check the rental terms for your booking. The deposit is held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned.
Recent traveller reports mention deposits or refunds held back at 3 desks in this list: Centauro, Guerin and Magic Islands Rent a Car.
The deposit is not confirmed yet for 11 desks at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport). They are listed separately below and left out of the ranking: we never guess.
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Car hire deposits at Madeira Airport, lowest first
Ranked by the lowest known starting deposit. Swipe sideways on a phone to see every column.
| Desk | Deposit | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.RentX | from €0 | 8.4Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 5 min |
| 2.Funchal Drive | from €0 | 3.5Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 3.Goldcar | €0–€1,400 | 2.2Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 4.Europcar | €100–€300 | 5.5Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 5.Drive on Holidays | €100–€350 | 4.1Poor | Required | Shuttle 3 min |
| 6.Centauro | €100–€2,100 | 5.2Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| 7.Madeira Rent | from €300 | 6.3Mixed | Required | In terminal |
| 8.Guerin | €300–€600 | 5.1Poor | Required | In terminal |
| 9.Sixt | up to €1,300 | 4.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| 10.Magic Islands Rent a Car | €1,500 | 3.2Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
Deposit not confirmed yet (not ranked)
Listed by Counterwise Score. Check the deposit in the rental terms when you book.
| Desk | Score | Credit card | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Rent a Car | 8.2Great | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 3 min |
| Driving Madeira | 7.5Mixed | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle 3 min |
| Hertz | 5.9Poor | Required | In terminal |
| Cassiano's Rent a Car | 5.7Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| International Car | 5.3Poor | Not confirmed yet | Shuttle |
| OK Mobility | 4.7Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Avis | 4.5Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Budget | 4.1Poor | Not confirmed yet | In terminal |
| Drive4Move | 3.9Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Way2Madeira | 3.6Poor | Required | Shuttle |
| Surprice | 3.2Poor | Required | Shuttle |
Lowest deposits at Madeira Airport: questions and answers
Which car rental desk has the lowest deposit at Madeira Airport?
RentX has the lowest known starting deposit at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport): from €0. It has a Counterwise Score of 8.4/10 (Great). Next come Funchal Drive (from €0) and Goldcar (€0–€1,400).
What is the typical car hire deposit at Madeira Airport?
Across the 10 desks at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) with a known deposit, the median starting deposit is €100, from €0 up to €2,100. The deposit is not confirmed yet for 11 desks.
Which car hire desks at Madeira Airport have the highest deposits?
The highest known deposits at Madeira Airport (Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport) are at Centauro (€100–€2,100), Magic Islands Rent a Car (€1,500) and Goldcar (€0–€1,400). Make sure your card has enough available credit for the hold.
Is the deposit refunded quickly at Madeira Airport?
Deposits are held on your card at pickup and released after the car is returned; the bank can take a few days to show it. Recent traveller reports of deposits or refunds held back concern Centauro, Guerin and Magic Islands Rent a Car: read their desk pages before you book.
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Ranking is by Counterwise Score only (or by deposit where stated). Commission never changes the order. Read our affiliate disclosure. Facts marked “Not confirmed yet” have not been verified: we never guess them.