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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Faro has to offer.
When to visit Faro
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.
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 32h 15m.
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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $57 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.
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 DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Faro takes 306 km and will cost you around $15. From Porto, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 724 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
Airlines serving Faro
Where to stay in Faro
Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 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
Hiring a car in Faro
Hiring a car in Faro costs $44 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Faro.
Expect to pay $2.92 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 $34.96 and $46.61. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza ST or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.