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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Faro to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Faro

Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 38h 20m.

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 Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

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 38h 20m.

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 Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,952 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 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 $85 to $971 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 3% more expensive 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)
$476+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$341+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Hotel Monaco
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.81 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 $45.69 and $60.92. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.81 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 $45.69 and $60.92. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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