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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Quarteira to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Quarteira

Quarteira in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quarteira in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quarteira from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 15m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira.

Car

Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Quarteira

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Airlines serving Quarteira

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 Quarteira

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $239 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)
$446+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$317+
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Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$354+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Casa de Estoi
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$173+
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Hiring a car in Quarteira

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.70 and $48.93. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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