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. 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
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 32h 20m.

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.

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 32h 20m.

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.

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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from $48 to $2,198 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 29% 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)
$126+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$111+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.33 and $55.10. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.33 and $55.10. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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