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 May
Estimated hotel price
€55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in May
Estimated hotel price
€55
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 Cork and takes around 2h 35m.

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 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 Record Go and Ok Mobility, 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 Cork and takes around 2h 35m.

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 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 Record Go and Ok Mobility, 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 (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,145 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around €71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €94 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 €487 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 2% 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)
€169+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€168+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€67+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€102+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs €15 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay €1.69 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 €20.28 and €27.03. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs €15 per day, on average, or €62 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.

Expect to pay €1.69 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 €20.28 and €27.03. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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