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.
When to visit Faro
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.
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 55h 40m.
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 Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.
Airports near Faro
Airlines serving Faro
Where to stay in Faro
Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 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 $64 to $2,069 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Faro
Most booked hotels in Faro
Hiring a car in Faro
Hiring a car in Faro costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $4.30 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 $51.49 and $68.65. 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 Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.