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 December
Estimated hotel price
€58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in December
Estimated hotel price
€58
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.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

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.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around €107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €193 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 €49 to €572 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 11% 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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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€466+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€396+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€308+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€174+
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Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€177+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs €19 per day, on average, or €58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay €1.88 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 €22.50 and €30.00. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs €19 per day, on average, or €58 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay €1.88 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 €22.50 and €30.00. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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