Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Faro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hápetite Restaurant Bar (Rua da Misericórdia No 40) and l'Osteria - Faro (Praça Alexandre Herculano, 21) are great picks.

When to visit Faro

Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 35h 05m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 43m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 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 35h 05m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $50 for a 5h 43m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

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

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,065 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,647 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,839 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $243 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 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 $46 to $2,096 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 8% 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)
$520+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$356+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$201+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.43 and $51.23. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.43 and $51.23. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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Sixt

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