Faro Travel Guide

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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.

Faro in January

Estimated hotel price

$142

1 night at 3-star hotel

$142

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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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 Wheego and DRIVALIA , among others, in Lisbon.

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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 Wheego and DRIVALIA , among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

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Austrian Airlines

Good (960 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,214 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,984 reviews)

LOT

Good (1,197 reviews)

Air Canada

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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 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 $66 to $2,022 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

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Occidental Faro

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$216+

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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

$139+

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Made Inn Faro

2 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

$148+

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ibis Faro Algarve

2 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

$127+

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Hotel Monaco

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

$134+

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Hiring a car in Faro costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.23 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 $50.76 and $67.67.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.23 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 $50.76 and $67.67.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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When to visit Faro

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Airports near Faro

Airlines serving Faro

Where to stay in Faro

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro

Car hire agencies in Faro