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

Faro travel guide

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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. Faro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Faro

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hápetite Restaurant Bar (Rua da Misericórdia No 40) and l'Osteria - Faro (Praça Alexandre Herculano, 21) are great picks.

When to visit Faro

Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 42h 05m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

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 Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

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 42h 05m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Faro. The train journey from Faro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 9 km from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.8 km from the centre.

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 Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from $42 to $1,909 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 11% 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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3hb Faro
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$484+
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Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus)
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $30 per day, on average, or $59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.08 and $48.11. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $30 per day, on average, or $59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.08 and $48.11. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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Hertz

Avis

Avis

Sixt

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