Quarteira travel guide

Quarteira Tourism | Quarteira Guide

You're Going to Love Quarteira

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.

When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 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 $28 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

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 $28 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,541 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1426 reviews)
$243+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1123 reviews)
$104+
Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6426 reviews)
$163+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4375 reviews)
$182+
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2970 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 703 reviews)
$186+

Renting a car in Quarteira

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.

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.