Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 36h 15m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km. 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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 15m.

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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km. 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 (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and Algarve Hostel.

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)
$446+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$354+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Casa de Estoi
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$173+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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Hertz

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