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 10 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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 35m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $46 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Faro from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 33h 35m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $46 for a 5h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and Wheego, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Eng. Joaquim L. Belchior, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,884 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Algarve and ibis Faro Algarve. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Faro, with prices from $65 to $833 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 4% more expensive 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)
$358+
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Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$350+
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Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Hotel Atismar
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$109+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs $43 per day, on average, or $434 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.82 and $51.76. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs $43 per day, on average, or $434 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.82 and $51.76. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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