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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 50m.
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 $28 for a 5h 51m trip.
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 266 km and will cost you around $18. From Porto, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 708 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.