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

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When to visit Faro

Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7268
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7268
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 20h 35m.

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 U-Save, 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 20h 35m.

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 U-Save, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Faro

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Airlines serving Faro

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around ₹ 8,054 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 13,493 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 ₹ 3,416 to ₹ 110,270 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,359+
Conrad Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,074+
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,799+
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,615+
Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,103+
Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,773+

Hiring a car in Faro

Hiring a car in Faro costs ₹ 4,081 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Faro costs ₹ 4,081 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Faro.

Expect to pay ₹ 224 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 ₹ 2,687 and ₹ 3,583. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Economy (Dacia Sandero or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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