Book Madeira Region car rentals from $38

With miles and miles of beautiful highways and tempting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their Madeira Region vacations into self-drive tours. If you're putting together a road trip to remember, it pays to know which destinations to add to your to-do list. Try to squeeze in as many of this place's most renowned destinations as you can:

• São Martinho (population of 26,500)
• Campanário (population of 4,000)
• Ponta do Pargo (population of 760)
• Madalena do Mar (population of 520)

Here are our top recommendations if you want to grab the cheapest possible car rental:

• Compare as many different bargain car rental deals as you can (we make that chore a pushover!);
• Keep an eye on your inbox for our fantastic Price Drop Alert. We'll keep you informed about all the hot deals cruising around your location;
• Before you pick up your keys and get behind the wheel, check both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to ensure you're scoring the cheapest deal around;
• If your pickup and drop-off dates are flexible, try scoring a better price by modifying the days of the week in your search;
• If possible, keep the time of your pickup and drop-off the same. If you bring back your car later than you picked it up, you might have to pay for an extra day;
• Oftentimes companies reward you handsomely for paying upfront — keep an eye out for these great offers;
• Book as soon as your vacation dates are locked in. You'd hate to miss out because you left it too late!

Minis are the most popular type of rental car in Madeira Region. Hop into one of these fuel-efficient little runabouts and you'll be able to dash around all the sights of São Martinho and Campanário with ease. They're more spacious than you might expect — you can easily fit your trusty overnight bag in the trunk if you're planning on taking a short road trip.From sandy shores to caves and impressive rock formations, Madeira Region is home to some awesome natural attractions. Why not get out and take in one or two of them? Skip town and plan some day trips. A full-size SUV is well suited to longer drives. Built to handle all kinds of roads, these larger vehicles make it a cinch to get off the beaten path.