Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Faro travel guide

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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Faro has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Faro

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When to visit Faro

Faro in April
Estimated package price
$38
2 travelers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in April
Estimated package price
$38
2 travelers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Faro

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city center, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Alamo, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from downtown Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $29 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city center, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Alamo, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from downtown Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,165 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Faro, with prices from $36 to $574 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Faro are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Faro by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 2282 reviews)
$240+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2783 reviews)
$204+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2340 reviews)
$171+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4317 reviews)
$124+
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Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3847 reviews)
$76+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 8269 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Faro

Renting a car in Faro costs $22 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Faro costs $22 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Faro

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