Quarteira travel guide

Quarteira Tourism | Quarteira Guide

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.

When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $23 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 149 miles and will cost you around $32. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $23 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 149 miles and will cost you around $32. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1428 reviews)
$248+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1125 reviews)
$106+
Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6439 reviews)
$165+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4394 reviews)
$187+
Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2967 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 704 reviews)
$190+

Renting a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.