Faro travel guide
Faro Tourism | Faro Guide
You're Going to Love Faro
With a population of 41,355, Faro is the largest city in Faro, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. 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 Faro has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Faro
When to visit Faro
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Faro in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Faro, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Faro
Plane
When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 12h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Wheego and MOVIDA , among others, in Lisbon.
Airports near Faro
Airlines serving Faro
Where to stay in Faro
Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Story Guest House and Hotel Sol Algarve. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Faro, with prices from $37 to $1,162 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Faro are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Faro
Most booked hotels in Faro
Renting a car in Faro
Renting a car in Faro costs $17 per day, on average, or $52 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.
Expect to pay $9.12 per gallon in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $109.47 and $145.97. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Faro, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.