With plenty to see in the area, hire a car and make the most of your time here.
Book with Zest Car Rental in Canical!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car in Canical. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers in Canical who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance in Canical as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Discover Canical
Once the centre of the whaling industry, Canical now has a very interesting whaling museum which is definitely worth a visit. There’s also a beautiful sandy beach which you should dedicate a few hours to.
If you visit in September, you will be able to witness the Festival of Our Lady of Mercy. Watch the beautifully decorated boats sail to the chapel Nossa Senhora da Piedade. Enjoy the lively atmosphere alongside the plentiful food and drink on offer.
Use Your Rental Car to Explore
Visit the Ribeiro Frio Natural Park. In a steep valley surrounded by mountains, it is a beautiful area to spend some time walking along the nature paths and spotting the trout farm pools.
Journey to the extreme west of the island where you will find Ponta do Pargo. It's well-known for the Apple Festival held in September, as well as the stunning cliffs and the lighthouse that rests on top.
If you fancy a round or two of golf, then Palheiro Golf is a great place to head to. Take on the challenge of this 18 hole, 72 par course then why not relax after a hard day at the spa. Santa da Serra Golf is also only a short distance away by car, so soak up the mountainous backdrop whilst playing a game.
Drive further down the coast and you will reach Funchal. You could arrange a whale watching trip, or even swim with dolphins if you wish. There are beaches here too so if you simply want to soak up the sunshine and relax, there are plenty of places that will tempt you.
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