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
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 15m.

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 Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 40h 15m.

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 Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,122 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,955 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,326 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $390 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 $98 to $1,149 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

Most booked hotels in Faro

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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$333+
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Hotel Sol Algarve
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$171+
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Hotel Monaco
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$228+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.05 and $60.06. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.05 and $60.06. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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