Quinta do Lago travel guide

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You're Going to Love Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago 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 Quinta do Lago has to offer.

When to visit Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago in November
Estimated hotel price
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quinta do Lago in November
Estimated hotel price
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quinta do Lago 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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Quinta do Lago, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Quinta do Lago

Plane

When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €26 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 266 km and will cost you around €17. From Porto, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 700 km.

Plane

When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about €26 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 16 km from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 266 km and will cost you around €17. From Porto, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Quinta do Lago

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Airlines serving Quinta do Lago

Lufthansa
Good (4,624 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,747 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Quinta do Lago

Most booked hotels in Quinta do Lago

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€227+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€97+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€169+
Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€146+
Hotel Quarteirasol
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€65+
Hotel Atismar
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€62+

Hiring a car in Quinta do Lago

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.88 and €29.17. The most frequently booked car type in Quinta do Lago is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.83 per litre in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.88 and €29.17. The most frequently booked car type in Quinta do Lago is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.