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 January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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. The shortest flight to Faro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 55h 40m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Wheego, 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. The shortest flight to Faro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 55h 40m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,248 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,703 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Story Guest House and Hotel Sol Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from $65 to $2,050 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 7% 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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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hotel Monaco
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$155+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.26 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 $51.04 and $68.05. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.26 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 $51.04 and $68.05. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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