Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Quarteira travel guide

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You're Going to Love Quarteira

With a population of 18 783, Quarteira 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.

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When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in January
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in January
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Quarteira

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1782 reviews)
$90+
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus)
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4310 reviews)
$70+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7665 reviews)
$116+
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Zodiaco
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3275 reviews)
$68+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 7791 reviews)
$73+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5608 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Quarteira

Renting a car in Quarteira costs $11 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Quarteira costs $11 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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