Quinta do Lago travel guide

Quinta do Lago Tourism | Quinta do Lago Guide

You're Going to Love Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. 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 Quinta do Lago has to offer.

When to visit Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago in November
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Quinta do Lago in November
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quinta do Lago in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Quinta do Lago, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Quinta do Lago

Plane

When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 249 km and will cost you around $13. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

When flying to Quinta do Lago, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Quinta do Lago from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quinta do Lago. The train journey from Quinta do Lago to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Quinta do Lago is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 204 km from Quinta do Lago. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quinta do Lago, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Seville, the bus ride to Quinta do Lago takes 249 km and will cost you around $13. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Quinta do Lago

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Airlines serving Quinta do Lago

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,589 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,955 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (765 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Quinta do Lago

Most booked hotels in Quinta do Lago

Quinta do Lago Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 161 reviews)
$228+
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1444 reviews)
$281+
Aquashow Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1152 reviews)
$164+
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4475 reviews)
$200+
Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2862 reviews)
$178+
Hotel Quarteirasol
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1708 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Quinta do Lago

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Quinta do Lago, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Quinta do Lago (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Quinta do Lago, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.