Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide
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With a population of 2,784, Praia do Carvoeiro is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. 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 Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Praia do Carvoeiro
When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro
How to Get to Praia do Carvoeiro
Plane
Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 28 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $22 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 150 miles and will cost you around $15. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 189 miles.
Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro
Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro
Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro
Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro
Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro
Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro
Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs $33 per day, on average, or $98 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, 23% more expensive than at Faro.
Expect to pay $7.27 per gallon in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.22 and $116.29. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Captur or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.