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What to do
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Faro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hápetite Restaurant Bar (Rua da Misericórdia No 40) and l'Osteria - Faro (Praça Alexandre Herculano, 21) are great picks.

When to visit Faro

Faro in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star 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 10m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $30 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 Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 249 km and will cost you around $22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 290 km. 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. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 10m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $30 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 Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 249 km and will cost you around $22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 290 km. 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 1953 reviews)
$265+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2264 reviews)
$273+
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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1671 reviews)
$149+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3883 reviews)
$170+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7228 reviews)
$189+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5156 reviews)
$211+
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Renting a car in Faro

Renting a car in Faro costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Ford Focus 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, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Faro costs $21 per day, on average, or $64 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Ford Focus 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, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Faro

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Hertz

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