The average price of a 7-day trip to Madeira Island is $1,406 for a solo traveler, $2,525 for a couple, and $4,734 for a family of 4. Madeira Island hotels range from $40 to $98 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Madeira Airport (FNC) are between $754 and $1,475 per person for economy flights and $2,366 to $4,629 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $28 to $69 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Madeira Island, PT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FNC and stay in a Madeira Island hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st
- April 16th to June 17th (except the weeks of April 30th, May 21st and June 4th)
- October 1st to December 9th (except the weeks of October 22nd and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Madeira Island is usually late February and early March.
Average Madeira Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Madeira Island for a week is $951-$2,131($136-$304 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Madeira Island for a week is $2,200-$4,384($314-$626 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $63 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $64 to $78 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Madeira Island for a week is $3,204-$7,408($458-$1,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $4,720 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $126 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $102 to $117 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Madeira Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Madeira Island? The cheapest trip to Madeira Island is about $97 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $32.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Madeira Island for a week is $680-$1,630($97-$233 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $455 to $1,180 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Madeira Island for a week is $1,240-$3,020($177-$431 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $2,360 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $40 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $40 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Madeira Island for a week is $2,432-$6,040($347-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $4,720 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $80 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $56 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Madeira Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Madeira Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Madeira Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Madeira Island for a week is $1,770-$8,272($253-$1,182 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $124 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $928 to $2,844 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Madeira Island for a week is $3,048-$11,984($435-$1,712 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $248 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,856 to $5,688 for first class
Lodging: $82 to $98 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $760 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Madeira Island for a week is $6,096-$22,144($871-$3,163 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $496 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,712 to $11,376 for first class
Lodging: $164 to $196 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,216 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Madeira Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Madeira Island is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Madeira Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Madeira Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Madeira Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Madeira Island.
Flight Costs to Madeira Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,475 average in late December to a low of $754 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $760. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Madeira Island our data includes 95 originating airports, and 63 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Madeira Island from an airport like Waisha (SWA) in Shantou (China) for an average $4,990 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Porto (OPO) in Porto (Portugal) at an average of just $155.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Madeira Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $721, so you can easily save about 96% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Madeira Island can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $450 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.