Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Faro travel guide

Faro Tourism | Faro Guide

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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When to visit Faro

Faro in May
Estimated hotel price
€56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in May
Estimated hotel price
€56
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Faro in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 116 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Faro, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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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 centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Faro include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Faro from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 2h 45m.

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 €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €25 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Faro include Ryanair, Aer Lingus and American Airlines. The shortest flight to Faro from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 2h 45m.

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 €13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €25 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Record Go, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around €80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €116 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from €31 to €501 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€211+
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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€205+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€187+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€149+
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Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€66+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs €20 per day, on average, or €60 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.73 and €27.64. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Faro costs €20 per day, on average, or €60 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.73 and €27.64. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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