Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Carcavelos travel guide

Carcavelos Tourism | Carcavelos Guide

You're Going to Love Carcavelos

With a population of 20,366, Carcavelos is a must-see destination in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carcavelos has to offer.

When to visit Carcavelos

Carcavelos in January
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carcavelos in January
Estimated hotel price
£16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carcavelos

Plane

When flying to Carcavelos, you’ll arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carcavelos include American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul. The shortest flight to Carcavelos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Carcavelos. The train journey from Carcavelos to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carcavelos is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 138 miles from Carcavelos. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carcavelos, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Carcavelos takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carcavelos, you’ll arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Carcavelos include American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul. The shortest flight to Carcavelos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Carcavelos. The train journey from Carcavelos to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carcavelos is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 138 miles from Carcavelos. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carcavelos, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Carcavelos takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Carcavelos

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Carcavelos

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Carcavelos

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Carcavelos

Most booked hotels in Carcavelos

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Eurostars Universal Lisboa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Evolution Lisboa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Ramada by Wyndham Lisbon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Vip Executive Arts Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Editory Riverside Hotel, an Historic Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hotel Real Palacio
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Hiring a car in Carcavelos

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Carcavelos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Carcavelos is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Carcavelos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Carcavelos is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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