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

Quarteira travel guide

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With a population of 18,783, Quarteira 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.

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When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£58
2 travellers
Flight to Quarteira
3 nights at hotel
Quarteira in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£58
2 travellers
Flight to Quarteira
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Quarteira

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quarteira include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £20 for a 7h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quarteira include British Airways, Qatar Airways and easyJet. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £20 for a 7h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

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Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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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)
£274+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Zodiaco
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hiring a car in Quarteira

Hiring a car in Quarteira costs £14 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.67 and £23.55. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Quarteira costs £14 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.67 and £23.55. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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