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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 British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 2h 30m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £23 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 DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, 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 British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Faro from the United Kingdom departs from Bournemouth and takes around 2h 30m.

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 £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £23 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 DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,024 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,852 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,239 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,893 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 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 £21 to £935 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
£189+
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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£206+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs £17 per day, on average, or £51 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, 3% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.80 and £22.39. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs £17 per day, on average, or £51 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, 3% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.80 and £22.39. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

Europcar

Europcar

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis
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