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

Faro travel guide

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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
£115
2 travellers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in March
Estimated flight+hotel price
£115
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 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Faro include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 £22 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Faro include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 £22 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Ok Mobility, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,207 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,314 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and ibis Faro Algarve.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£22+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs £19 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.60 and £23.46. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs £19 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.60 and £23.46. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Faro

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£4/day

Compact SUV
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