Quarteira travel guide
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You're Going to Love Quarteira
With a population of 18,783, Quarteira is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Quarteira to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Quarteira
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Quarteira
Plane
When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 55m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Portimão takes 2h 23m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 52m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Europcar, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Portimão, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 6 miles and will cost you around $7. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Quarteira
Airlines serving Quarteira
Where to stay in Quarteira
Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $430 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira
Most booked hotels in Quarteira
Hiring a car in Quarteira
Expect to pay $3.21 per litre in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.41 and $51.21. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd SW or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.