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

Faro travel guide

Faro Tourism | Faro Guide

You're Going to Love Faro

With a population of 41 355, Faro is the largest city in Faro, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Faro has to offer.

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When to visit Faro

Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Faro in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 116 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Faro, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Faro

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 37h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 37h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 216 km from Faro. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,597 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,661 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Story Guest House and Hotel Sol Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from $53 to $1,631 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$327+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $38 per day, on average, or $456 if you want to hire it for 12 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 70% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.25 and $53.67. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $38 per day, on average, or $456 if you want to hire it for 12 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 70% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $3.36 per litre in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.25 and $53.67. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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Avis

National

National

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Budget
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