Quinta do Lago travel guide

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You're Going to Love Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal.

When to visit Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quinta do Lago in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quinta do Lago 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 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Quinta do Lago, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Quinta do Lago

Plane

When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 34h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $43 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Europcar and BENErent Rent-A-Car, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 165 miles and will cost you around $10. From Porto, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 455 miles.

Airports near Quinta do Lago

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Airlines serving Quinta do Lago

Lufthansa
Good (2,889 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (620 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,639 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,555 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,148 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,655 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,509 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (581 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (769 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,459 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (554 reviews)
easyJet
Good (932 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (129 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (89 reviews)
Condor
Okay (84 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Quinta do Lago

Most booked hotels in Quinta do Lago

Ap Eva Senses
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$295+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$311+
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$193+
ibis Faro Algarve
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$191+
Hotel Monaco
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$168+

Hiring a car in Quinta do Lago

Expect to pay $2.94 per litre in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.17 and $46.90. The most frequently booked car type in Quinta do Lago is Luxury (Audi Q5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.