With a population of 18,783, Quarteira is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quarteira include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £18 for a 5h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 150 miles and will cost you around £18. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Quarteira costs £21 per day, on average, or £103 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Faro.
Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.44 and £24.59. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.