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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 3 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
$63
2 travelers
Flight to Faro
3 nights at hotel
Faro in December
Estimated package price
$63
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 2 miles from the city center. 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 Klass Wagen and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

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 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 Klass Wagen and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,683 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 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 $36 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 6% 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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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1697 reviews)
$205+
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Conrad Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1020 reviews)
$234+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2397 reviews)
$244+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4629 reviews)
$123+
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Hostellicious
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4189 reviews)
$50+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 9349 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Faro

Renting a car in Faro costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Faro, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Faro costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $8.86 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 $106.29 and $141.73. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Faro, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Faro

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