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
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 50h 55m.

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 Klass Wagen and GREEN MOTION , 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 50h 55m.

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 Klass Wagen and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 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 $78 to $844 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 15% 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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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$425+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$324+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$175+
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Hotel Monaco
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$222+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.88 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 $46.48 and $61.97. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $47 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.88 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 $46.48 and $61.97. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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