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

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in January
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 36h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km.

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 36h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

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 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 $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 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)
$200+
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Algarve Race Resort - Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Algarve Casino Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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