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

Quarteira travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Quarteira has to offer.

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When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 38h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 3h 22m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Record Go, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

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 38h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 3h 22m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 10 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Record Go, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,401 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
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Where to stay in Quarteira

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $242 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira

Most booked hotels in Quarteira

3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$435+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$322+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$360+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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Casa de Estoi
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$174+
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Hiring a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.75 and $50.34. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.75 and $50.34. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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