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

Quarteira travel guide

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

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When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
€42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in December
Estimated hotel price
€42
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Centauro, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around €22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 290 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Centauro, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around €22. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 290 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around €113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €128 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€233+
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€149+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€240+
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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€131+
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Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€192+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€166+
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Hiring a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay €1.60 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.17 and €25.56. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.60 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.17 and €25.56. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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