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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in February
Estimated hotel price
$292
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 50m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $25 for a 5h 43m trip.

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 Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

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 50m.

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 $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $25 for a 5h 43m trip.

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 Drive on Holiday and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

Lufthansa
Good (7,960 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,968 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

From 5-star hotels such as the Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza, Praia do Carvoeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 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)
$163+
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Hotel Algarve Casino
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Hotel Avenida Praia
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.44 and $60.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.44 and $60.59. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.