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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Faro has to offer.

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When to visit Faro

Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
€52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
€52
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 3 km 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 Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km 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 Dublin and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

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 Faro

Average rates range from around €64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €86 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from €24 to €1,082 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 32% 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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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus)
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€60+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs €11 per day, on average, or €43 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.34 and €27.12. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs €11 per day, on average, or €43 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay €1.70 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 €20.34 and €27.12. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Dacia Sandero or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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