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 November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£25
2 travellers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in November
Estimated flight+hotel price
£25
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 easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Goldcar Rental SP and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

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 easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Goldcar Rental SP and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,158 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from £38 to £444 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 12% 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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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£350+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£339+
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Conrad Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£389+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs £16 per day, on average, or £49 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay £1.63 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 £19.52 and £26.02. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs £16 per day, on average, or £49 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay £1.63 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 £19.52 and £26.02. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Faro

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£5/day

Economy

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£5/day

Economy
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