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

Faro travel guide

Faro Tourism | Faro Guide

You're Going to Love Faro

With a population of 41,355, Faro is the largest city in Faro, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. 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 Faro has to offer.

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When to visit Faro

Faro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£119
2 travellers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£119
2 travellers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Faro in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 116 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Faro, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Faro

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Faro include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £17 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Faro include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £17 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,260 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around £59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from £21 to £965 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus)
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs £16 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs £16 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Faro

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£4/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£6/day

Compact SUV
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