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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Faro has to offer.

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When to visit Faro

Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 363
1 night at 3-star hotel
Faro in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 363
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 19h 25m.

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 AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 118 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.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 19h 25m.

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 AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about AED 118 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.

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

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,745 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,695 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,653 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,127 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Faro

Average rates range from around AED 306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 379 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 AED 103 to AED 4,664 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Faro are about 28% 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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Ap Eva Senses
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 374+
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Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 287+
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Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 220+
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Occidental Faro
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 334+
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ibis Faro Algarve
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 235+
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Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 162+
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Hiring a car in Faro

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Faro, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Faro

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