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Hire a car on Porto Santo
Porto Santo can be explored by bus, taxi or bike, but a hire car is the easiest way to reach Ponta da Calheta, the viewpoints and the trailheads. Use the comparison tool below to check availability at Porto Santo airport or in Funchal; if you plan to take a car hired on Madeira onto the ferry, make sure the rental company allows it.
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Car hire firm founded on Madeira in 1977, with a desk at Funchal airport and vehicle pickup at Porto Santo airport.
Official websiterodavante.com→Operator of the Lobo Marinho ferry, crossing in 2 hours 15 to 2 hours 30 with passengers, cars and bikes, and offering hotel packages.
Official websiteportosantoline.pt→Transfers from the airport or harbour to any accommodation on the island, run by a local travel agency.
Official websitelazermar.com→Local agency offering shared or private transfers to the airport, harbour and hotels, from around €6.50 per person as a guide.
Official websitedunastravel.com→