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

Art Gallery
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When to visit Faro

Faro in December
Estimated package price
$59
2 travelers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in December
Estimated package price
$59
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.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record go, among others, in Lisbon.

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.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record go, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,029 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,785 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,147 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,978 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 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 $58 to $573 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Faro are about 13% cheaper 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, 2543 reviews)
$334+
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Conrad Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1008 reviews)
$572+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2884 reviews)
$402+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2357 reviews)
$340+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4511 reviews)
$201+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3752 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Faro

Renting a car in Faro costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Faro costs $20 per day, on average, or $81 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Faro

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Avis

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National

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