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

When to visit Faro

Faro in February
Estimated hotel price
$168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in February
Estimated hotel price
$168
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 45m.

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 $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 51m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including FlixBus, Bus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 241 km and will cost you around $23. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Prof. Dr. Adelino Da Palma Carlos, 13C, located 1.1 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 45m.

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 $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $47 for a 5h 51m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including FlixBus, Bus and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Faro takes 241 km and will cost you around $23. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Prof. Dr. Adelino Da Palma Carlos, 13C, located 1.1 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 (7,189 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,849 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,247 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,062 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,532 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Faro

Most booked hotels in Faro

Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$156+
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$112+
ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$102+
Hotel Monaco
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$115+

Hiring a car in Faro

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.94 and $49.25. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.08 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 $36.94 and $49.25. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Faro

Hertz

Hertz

Sixt

Sixt
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