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Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide

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With a population of 2.784, Praia do Carvoeiro is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal.

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When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in December
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in December
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Praia do Carvoeiro

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 43m trip.

Plane

Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 43m trip.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,732 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

From 5-star hotels such as the Tivoli Carvoeiro to great affordable options like the Colina da Lapa & Villas, Praia do Carvoeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $289 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $425 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Algarve Casino Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.27 and $53.70. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.27 and $53.70. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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