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Funchal Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus, & Airport

Understanding How To Get Around With Funchal Transportation

Traveling to Portugal is going to be an amazing trip that you enjoy and remember forever. While you may find yourself walking around a lot, here are a few transportation options you can take as well.

Good Care Hire Company

If you took a flight into Funchal and would like to be in control of your main transportation, the airport has a great option for you. The Good Care Hire Company is located at the airport and you can reserve a car ahead of time. There will be a variety of vehicle options you can choose from.

Overall the prices per day are relatively affordable. Depending upon how long you have the car will be important to know ahead of time. The staff is extremely helpful and nice to everyone. As long as you treat the car with respect, you will have a favorable experience here.

Eco City Tour With Tukxi

During your trip in Funchal you should explore as much as you possibly can. A unique way to see the area is to use the co City Tour With Tukxi. This three-wheeler electric car may be something that you only experience here. You will be provided with a driver/tour guide that shows you around. If you want to know where important venues/stores are, this is the best time to ask.

There are different tours you can choose from at your discretion. The tours span from 30 minutes to 3 hours. If you have minimum knowledge of Funchal, choosing the 3-hour tour will definitely be a benefit to you. The first tours begin at 9am and last until 10pm every single day.

It is important to note that if you are visiting via cruise ship with a limited amount of time that you utilize this option as well.

A Toboggan Ride

Toboggan rides are amongst the most popular options for tourists to take.  Between Funchal and Monte you will be able to explore a variety of local spots that you may miss during your trip. Although the trip is only 1 mile long (2 km), you will enjoy every minute of it.

The Toboggan Rides are available every day of the week, but they are popular so try and take the ride at least once during your trip.

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