Madeirarent Reviews 

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4.4

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Considering 86 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, consistently emphasizing the exceptional quality of their overall offerings. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff and efficient service, noting that the pickup process is exceptionally smooth and the rental cars are always maintained in pristine condition. People often express gratitude for the clear communication and valuable local recommendations provided by the team members during their stay. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected financial costs, mentioning persistent pressure to pay extra for vehicle upgrades and surprisingly high fees for necessary add-ons. Consumers also noted concerning issues regarding expensive baby seats and aggressive sales practices encountered directly at the counter.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Madeira rent was fantastic! Jessica helped me in particular and gave me some recommendations for food and things to do as well! The process itself was seamless and much appreciated! I did not have a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience. It was quick getting the car and returning it (on Saturdays may I add). The staff was nice and efficient. The car (Opel Corsa Hybrid) was excellent and was perfect for driving arou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was very simple and the team very friendly. We rented a small manual car, and were advised to upgrade to an automatic small SUV which is more suitable to the roads if exploring the whole i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We rented a car but when we arrived we were explained what other options were available and why they could be a better option. Eventually we changed our car and we were very happy with the choice

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware Madeira Rent's "upgrade" scam

I booked a Fiat 500 because it was the only size of car that would fit the very tight parking space at our Airbnb.
On arrival, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, but repeatedly tried to sell me a €20-per-day "upgrade" to a Peugeot 208. They told me the Fiat 500 wasn't suitable for Madeira's hills, that they received more complaints about the Fiat 500 than any other car, and that we'd struggle to fit our luggage in it.
They also asked whether it was our first time on Madeira before making these claims. Given the sequence of events, it certainly felt like they were assessing whether I had enough experience of the island to challenge what we were being told.
The crucial fact they didn't tell me was that my booked Fiat 500 was simply unavailable.
What makes this even more concerning is that I already knew when I made my booking that the Peugeot 208 was cheaper than the Fiat 500. Yet I was being asked to pay an additional €20 per day to take the cheaper car.
Madeira Rent's own terms state that when a booked vehicle is unavailable, an equivalent or higher-category replacement is provided at no additional cost.
I complained to Madeira Rent in writing and they completely ignored me.
I've since found numerous other reviews describing very similar experiences involving customers being told that their booked cars were unsuitable and being encouraged to pay for an upgrade. Combined with Madeira Rent's complete failure to respond to my complaint, this makes it difficult to believe this was simply the actions of one rogue employee. It certainly gives the impression of a company-wide sales practice rather than an isolated incident.
The staff's friendliness made the experience particularly deceptive. What initially sounded like helpful advice now looks, in my view, like a carefully presented attempt to persuade an unfamiliar customer to pay extra for a cheaper vehicle that they should have been provided with anyway.
If you rent from Madeira Rent, be very careful about any "upgrade" you're offered. Ask explicitly whether your booked vehicle is actually unavailable and why you are being charged for the replacement.

August 26, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Dear Mr Cain,

First of all, thank you very much for choosing to rent your car with Madeira Rent. We truly appreciate your trust in our service. We would like to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused during the last rental. Your experience with us is very important, and we regret that our suggestion of a better service was not well received. Our intention when presenting complementary options is only to ensure that customers have access to solutions that might bring extra value, never to create any discomfort or pressure to purchase. We fully understand your point of view and truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the way we communicate. We have internal procedures to guarantee that customers will always have complete freedom to decline any additional suggestions, without any impact on the quality of the chosen main service. What matters most to us is that costumers feel respected and satisfied.

Thank you for your trust, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the best possible way.

Kind regards, Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

Jessica is an angel for us. Everything was so perfect. Thanks

September 16, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Young!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jéssica is very kind and helped us a…

Jéssica is very kind and helped us a lot getting the right car for our stay. I can fully recommend her and Madeira Rent!

September 15, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Yves!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Jéssica

We had a great experience with Jéssica, seh was very helpful and gave us great advice. She was very friendly and open to help. Can really recomend

September 15, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Lara!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and fast service.

Very good and fast service.

September 15, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Marcel!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personale molto gentile e simpatico

Personale molto gentile e simpatico, chiari e completi nelle spiegazioni.
Auto nuova ben funzionante.

September 14, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Grazie per la tua recensione, Ale!

Siamo davvero grati per le tue parole gentili. Non vediamo l’ora di rivederti!

Cordiali saluti,
Madeira

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Madeira rent was fantastic

Madeira rent was fantastic! Jessica helped me in particular and gave me some recommendations for food and things to do as well!
The process itself was seamless and much appreciated! I did not have an advanced booking, so I loved all the details and getting me sorted quickly. Thank you!

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Anna!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jéssica was excellent at communicating…

Jéssica was excellent at communicating options and talking us through the important decisions points. I would highly recommend Madeira rent and Jéssica.

September 9, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Edward!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica made a good discount and…

Jessica made a good discount and explained everything so we didn’t had questions anymore

September 8, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Anna!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best rent experience I've had in my life

Best rent experience I've had in my life. Fast, easy, and the attendant Jessica was extremely friendly and helpful.

September 8, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Arthur!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jessica was wonderful and so helpful in…

Jessica was wonderful and so helpful in getting us the car we need to safely travel Madeira. Would definitely recommend her and wheego

September 1, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Kendra!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and friendly

Efficient and friendly

August 19, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, A Pool!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
Madeira Rent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Madeira Rent review

Perfect experience, all perfect with the car, and very kind persons

August 19, 2026
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Reply from Madeirarent

Thank you for your review, Sofia!

We are so grateful for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards, Madeira Rent

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