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 November
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in November
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star 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 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quarteira include easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Quarteira include easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

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

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Dom José Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Zodiaco
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Hiring a car in Quarteira

Hiring a car in Quarteira costs £13 per day, on average, or £65 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay £1.69 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 £20.27 and £27.02. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Quarteira costs £13 per day, on average, or £65 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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay £1.69 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 £20.27 and £27.02. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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