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

Loulé travel guide

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You're Going to Love Loulé

With a population of 23,109, Loulé is a must-see destination in Faro, 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 Loulé has to offer.

When to visit Loulé

Loulé in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£105
2 travellers
Flight to Loulé
3 nights at hotel
Loulé in February
Estimated flight+hotel price
£105
2 travellers
Flight to Loulé
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Loulé

Plane

When flying to Loulé, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Loulé include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Loulé from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Loulé. The train station in Loulé is called Loulé, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Loulé is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Loulé. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Loulé, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Loulé takes 155 miles and will cost you around £19. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 180 miles. Loulé’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Loulé, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Loulé include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Loulé from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Loulé. The train station in Loulé is called Loulé, and is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Loulé is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Loulé. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Loulé, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Loulé takes 155 miles and will cost you around £19. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 180 miles. Loulé’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Loulé

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Airlines serving Loulé

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)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Loulé

Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £430 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Loulé

Most booked hotels in Loulé

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Loule Jardim Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Loulé Coreto Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£17+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hotel Sao Sebastiao de Boliqueime
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Loulé

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Loulé (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 Loulé is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Loulé (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 Loulé is Luxury (BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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