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 December
Estimated package price
$58
2 travelers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in December
Estimated package price
$58
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Faro include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Faro Bus Station, located 0.7 km from downtown Faro. Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Faro include Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. 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 Alamo and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (7,999 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,978 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,032 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,974 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $177 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 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Faro by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2881 reviews)
$320+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2355 reviews)
$275+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4502 reviews)
$172+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3702 reviews)
$67+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 9019 reviews)
$215+
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Hotel Atismar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4004 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Faro

Renting a car in Faro costs $22 per day, on average, or $88 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Faro costs $22 per day, on average, or $88 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $8.82 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 $105.84 and $141.12. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Faro

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Hertz

Hertz

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