Quinta do Lago travel guide
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You're Going to Love Quinta do Lago
Quinta do Lago 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 Quinta do Lago has to offer.
When to visit Quinta do Lago
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quinta do Lago 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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Quinta do Lago, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Quinta do Lago
Plane
When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 14 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quinta do Lago include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £22 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 240 km and will cost you around £31. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 306 km.
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Hiring a car in Quinta do Lago
Expect to pay £1.55 per litre in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.50 and £24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Quinta do Lago is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot Rifter or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.