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 3 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 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Faro, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to Faro
Plane
When flying to Faro, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Faro from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 50m.
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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 51m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Faro Parque Das Cidades is the busiest station in Faro. Another popular train station is Estação Ferroviária de Faro, located 0.5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Faro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 134 miles from Faro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Faro, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Faro takes 190 miles and will cost you around $16. From Porto, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 455 miles. The most popular bus station is Faro Av. Prof. Dr. Adelino Da Palma Carlos, 13C, located 0.7 miles from downtown Faro. Faro Faro Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airports near Faro
Airlines serving Faro
Where to stay in Faro
Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 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
Renting a car in Faro
Renting a car in Faro costs $19 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Faro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Faro is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 108 Top! or similar) are, on average, 89% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.