Car Rental in Faro
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Faro Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or similar
€4.07
per day
Faro Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500
or similar
€4.41
per day
Downtown
Economy
Peugeot 208
or similar
€5.01
per day
Faro Airport
Compact
Renault Megane
or similar
€9.20
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Faro Airport
Compact Elite
Volkswagen Golf
or similar
€11.06
per day
Faro Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-3
or similar
€22.84
per day
Faro Airport
Standard Elite
Mercedes Benz CLA
or similar
€33.12
per day
Faro Airport
Intermediate Elite Monospace
Jeep Renegade
or similar
€33.41
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:04 PM on 10/22/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+351
Average car rental price
€15 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.67 per liter or €6.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.63 per liter or €6.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.89 per liter or €7.15 per gallon
Why rent a car in Faro?
Faro is a great place to visit. Busy but friendly, it offers great restaurants, varied accommodation opportunities, and long sea coast. As the gateway to southern Portugal, it is a great base for exploring the rest of Algarve, and Spain just to the east.
While Faro is a fairly walkable city, exploring the rest of the region and the amazing beaches that the Algarve is renowned for, will require a car rental.
One-Way Car Rentals in Faro
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Faro and drop off in another city include:
- From Faro to Lisbon - 376 offers from €8.83 per day
- From Faro to Porto - 367 offers from €8.83 per day
- From Faro to Malaga - 24 offers from €72.40 per day
- From Faro to Stuttgart - 12 offers from €150.54 per day
- From Faro to Torres Novas - 18 offers from €23.72 per day
Top ways to enter Faro
- Faro Airport: Also known as Algarve Airport, it is especially active during summers when many low-cost carriers connect it with destinations all across Europe.
- Lisbon Airport: About 275 km (170 mi) north, Portugal’s largest airport is among the 20 busiest airports in Europe and hosts flights to and from all continents of the world.
- Seville Airport: Located in neighboring Spain about 200 km (125 mi) east of Faro, Seville Airport is another great way to reach Faro if your rental car provider permits crossing the border in the rental car.
City facts
- Summers are warm to hot and sunny with average daytime temperatures of 27–35 °C (81–95 °F). The weather in the autumn and winter is generally mild with temperatures around 8–17 °C (46–63 °F). Winters are much more humid than summers.
- Faro is the southernmost city of Portugal and the capital of the Algarve region, with the population of about 65,000 people.
Top sights and activities
- Old town (Centro Historico). Better preserved than many other old towns of Portugal, the historic center is a place where you walk the maze of narrow streets, observe varied architecture, and see what living in Faro was like more than 200 years ago.
- Bone Chapel. Chilling to some and fascinating for others, Capela dos Ossos is made out of bones taken from a nearby monk graveyard. The chapel is inside the beautiful Carmo church.
- Praia do Faro. Although not as famous as some of the other beaches of Algarve, Faro’s main beach is a great place to enjoy the sun and the sea. There are many other, more secluded beaches near the city that you can reach with your rental car.
- Estói Palace. Known for its extravagant combination of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural styles, as well as the pinkish hues of its facade, Estói is one of the most recognizable buildings in all of Faro. The interior of the palace halls is as fancy as the exterior, and the building is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
- Rio Formosa Natural Park. Next on the list is the Ria Formosa Natural Park, a series of lagoons and marshlands stretching over 60 km along the coast. This unique ecosystem is a paradise for bird watchers, boasting over 20,000 birds during the winter migration. Take a boat tour, paddle a kayak, or simply walk along the trails to experience its beauty firsthand.
- Museu Municipal de Faro. Finally, if you’re interested in cultural enrichment, the Museu Municipal de Faro is not to be missed. The museum, located in a 16th-century convent, holds an impressive collection of artifacts dating from prehistoric times to the present, including Roman mosaics and Islamic ceramics.
Traffic and parking
- You can only enter the roundabout after giving way to cars already on it.
- The car documentation and insurance always has to be inside a vehicle.
- Drivers can only use a mobile phone if it is a hands free or an earpiece.
- The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
- Safety cameras are in use.
- When parking in a street, your car must be parked facing the direction of travel
Toll roads
A lot of motorways in Portugal are subject to toll fees. See Portugal's official toll road website site for maps and fees. For ease and convenience, you may ask the car rental provider to include a Via Verde electronic toll tag to your car rental. The electronic tag allows you to easily pass through the designated Via Verde toll booths and have the charges automatically charged to your credit card afterward.
Ideas for day trips
- Ria Formosa Natural Park. Less than a 30 minute ride from Faro, Ria Formosa is a system of barrier islands in a lagoon next to the Atlantic Coast. Green and calm, it is home to countless bird species, as well as a few cozy little villages that are fun to visit.
- Albufeira, Lagos, and Sagres. Perhaps even more famous than Faro, this small beach towns each have their unique atmosphere and characteristics. Albufeira and Lagos can be reached in about an hour, and Sagres is just a bit further along the coast. Visit all three of them and pick your favorite!
- Algarve beaches. From Faro, Portugal, the stunning beaches of the Algarve are within easy reach. Praia de Faro is a must-visit, boasting miles of sandy shores and vibrant boardwalk eateries. Visit Praia da Marinha for its iconic rock formations and crystal-clear waters, ideal for snorkeling. Praia da Rocha, framed by majestic cliffs, offers breathtaking views. Praia do Camilo, known for its beautiful staircase descent, is perfect for romantic sunset strolls. Lastly, Benagil Sea Cave, accessible only by water, offers a unique beach experience inside a natural dome. These beaches embody the scenic beauty that makes Algarve a coveted destination.
- Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. A long and green stretch along Portugal’s southwest coast, this nature park spans two regions of Portugal. Most of its territory is not accessible by car, but you can conveniently park at one of the entry points and go on a long hike. Here you will find the Rota Vicentina, a network of hiking trails spanning around 400 kilometers in total.
- Inland. Never visited by perhaps 95% of tourists who come to the Algarve, the region’s interior is truly off the beaten track — even if it’s just a short drive away. Made up of steep hills, historic estates, and bucolic farmland, the region is home to several stations and lodges that offer fantastic views of the sea below.
Most popular cars
The most popular rental cars in Portugal are the VW Polo, the Ford Fiesta, and the Fiat 500. The most popular rental car types are economy, mini, and compact.
Further destinations
- Alentejo. Algarve’s northern neighbor is a fun place to visit not only for its great winemaking traditions, but also for picturesque towns, bucolic countryside, panoramic landscapes, and historical sites. While Alentejo gets its fair share of both domestic and foreign tourists, the region is significantly more laid back than the coastal areas of the Algarve. Its lovely capital, Évora, is a two-and-a-half-hour drive north of Faro, with other destinations in Alentejo even closer.
- Lisbon. Portugal’s busy yet hospitable capital is considered one of the most interesting cities in Europe for a reason – it boasts immense history, an interesting cultural scene, charming neighborhoods, and great nightlife. Located in the center of the coastal portion of the country, Lisbon is also surrounded by a wealth of amazing day trip destinations. The drive from Faro takes under three hours.
- Seville. The capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia, Seville is also one of the most interesting cities of Portugal's large eastern neighbor. The city’s fascinating history is mirrored in its architecture, and Seville also boasts stunning cuisine and local wines. A car trip from Faro takes only about 2 hours and 20 minutes, although keep in mind that you will be crossing a national border, so it’s a good idea to ask your rental provider in advance if they permit it.
Car rental prices in Faro
- Convertibles - from €8 per day
- Station wagons - from €10 per day
- Large cars - from €27 per day
- Medium cars - from €8 per day
- Vans - from €46 per day
- Premium cars - from €34 per day
- Small cars - from €4 per day
- SUVs - from €9 per day
Money-saving and other tips
There are things you can do to get a good rental car deal in Faro:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Faro is the cheapest in January when renting a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average. The month of August is typically the summer shutdown in Portugal when most locals go on summer vacations, mainly to the Algarve. During these peak times car rental prices increase drastically.
- Check out our list of the best rental companies in Faro.
Fact checked by
Marco Santos
Born and raised in South Africa, Marco Santos from Travel-Boo, moved to sunny Lisbon over 6 years ago. With an absolute love for Europe, he is on a mission to rediscover his own Portuguese heritage along the way. Marco has set out to blog and share his passion for traveling through and exploring both Portugal, Spain and throughout Europe, through his blog Travel-Boo.
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Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Faro?
Car rental prices in Faro vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Faro
The cheapest month to rent a car in Faro is January (when prices average €7.98 per day). This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average €24.42).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Faro?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in April, they keep their car for 9 days.
Average number of rental days in Faro
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Faro?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Faro is August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Faro by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Goldcar, Drive on Holidays, Autorent, Discovery Cars, Drive4Fun |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | €4 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | International Car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autorent | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Goldcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autorent | Seat Arona | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autorent | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Nissan Juke | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Goldcar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
BH
Ireland
Ford Puma
10/12/24
We were travelling from Faro to Lisbon to Sagres and back to Faro on a week. The car 'Ford Puma' was exactly as specified, clean, no damage to speak of and never missed a beat. The staff were pleasant and professional.
AW
Ireland
Seat Arona
9/28/24
Lovely beaches Restaurant and lovely places to drive too excellent
DB
France
Volkswagen Polo
9/26/24
Nature spots
PD
Ireland
Opel Corsa Hatchback
9/14/24
Liked the local restaurants. We stayed away from the busier tourist areas.
MS
Slovakia
Renault Megane
9/7/24
Algarve is amazing, really nice spots.
KK
Slovenia
Fiat 500
8/29/24
Started in Faro, explored the stunning Algarve coastline, visited charming towns, then drove to Lisbon for its vibrant culture, before heading to Porto.
SH
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
8/24/24
We have a home here so come often
FD
Canada
Peugeot 2008
8/18/24
Portugal is home.
PM
Ireland
Peugeot 208
8/16/24
Majority of trips in the car were shorter trips.....air con was essential Mostly to beach or nearest town. did not do long trips. Car was virtually new ( 9k on the mileage approx).
FB
Ireland
Opel Astra
8/10/24
Hotel and spa for 3 nights
DN
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
7/22/24
It was very nice 👍
JM
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
7/20/24
LL
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
7/11/24
MM
United States of America (USA)
Ford Kuga
6/29/24
We took this car on highways, tiny windy streets, mountains, and coastline.
BL
Netherlands
Renault Megane
6/28/24
RD
Belgium
Volkswagen Polo
6/24/24
Algarve is a fantastic region.
SM
Ireland
Fiat Panda
6/7/24
Food, weather, people, beaches, reasonable cost.
PK
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Panda
6/5/24
Benagil cave and the beaches are beautiful
NM
Ireland
Seat Arona
5/30/24
A mixture of excellent beaches and very good restaurants.
JC
United Kingdom
Peugeot Traveller
5/30/24
GE
France
Opel Corsa
5/29/24
very beautifull amazing and astonished bye landscape's beauty of FARO Loulé And south of portugal
JC
Ireland
Volkswagen Polo
5/14/24
Biking , dolphin watching, dining and karaoke
TK
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa
5/11/24
Pine Cliffs Resort was very nice. we parked at the train station and went to Lisbon
MD
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
5/6/24
Great beaches,good food safe places to visit
RL
Portugal
Fiat Panda
5/4/24
The Algarve is a really great place.
RH
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Up
5/3/24
Luar da Foia in Monchique is an outstanding restaurant (fire grills many types of meats).
MS
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa Hatchback
4/18/24
We had a great time driving around different small towns, took a boat tour visiting caves, enjoyed great food and hospitality.
SF
Canada
Fiat Panda
4/17/24
Great hiking, wonderful weather in the Algarve, with a two night side trip to Seville.
JL
Netherlands
Seat Ibiza
4/16/24
Everything was oké. No complains at all
RP
New Zealand
Fiat Panda
4/15/24
Driving in Portugal is very easy
ST
Belgium
Seat Ibiza
4/14/24
Away from the main towns and cities the Algarve is a beautiful area, amazing coastal walks and idyllic beaches.
JF
United States of America (USA)
Seat Arona
4/7/24
EE
Sweden
Nissan Qashqai
4/6/24
Beautiful hikes in Portugal
JD
Canada
Renault Clio
4/3/24
MB
Netherlands
Seat Ibiza
3/28/24
been here for 10 years and it never get bored
JS
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
3/17/24
We stayed in Portimao on the Algarve coast in Portugal. Beautiful scenery and beautiful rugged coastlines all up and down the coast. Great places to eat - local cuisine is excellent.
DC
Ireland
Nissan Qashqai
3/15/24
Relaxed and good restaurants in Olhao
PW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
3/11/24
Great scenery and friendly people
AS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf STW
2/17/24
Great
PL
France
BMW 5 Series
2/16/24
Very good expérience and I love Algarve
AB
Ireland
Dacia Spring
2/12/24
Spent 2 full days trying to charge electric car.
GM
Canada
Volkswagen Polo
2/1/24
Went to Lisbon. Great city
SR
Netherlands
Volkswagen Polo
1/25/24
We had a very nice time.
TN
United States of America (USA)
Fiat 500
1/15/24
No concerns about taking toll roads.
LL
Belgium
Peugeot 208
1/5/24
VJ
Portugal
Fiat Punto
12/23/23
All ok
ST
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
12/18/23
we continually return to our base in the Algarve enjoying the beauty, weather and relaxing in a friendly enviroment
JP
Canada
Citroen C3
12/12/23
Great food in Portugal.
RL
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
12/11/23
This was a work trip!
CM
Portugal
Volkswagen Polo
12/5/23
I live in Algarve
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Autorent
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Klass Wagen
6.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
614
Total rental companies
47
Average daily price
€15.39
Lowest daily price
€4.07
Total cars available
971
Top 47 suppliers in Faro in 2024
Autorent
1 location
€17 - €96
EPI Rent a Car
1 location
€19 - €122
Best Deal
1 location
€11 - €74
PAA RENT
2 locations
€64 - €98
Guerin
1 location
€27 - €131
Golfauto
1 location
€26 - €144
Enterprise
1 location
€29 - €98
Drive4Fun
1 location
€12 - €13
Cael
1 location
€15 - €210
Alamo
1 location
€22 - €72
Masterkings
4 locations
€12 - €52
Discovery Cars
1 location
€40 - €446
Turisprime
1 location
€11 - €14
Drive on Holidays
1 location
€8 - €162
Rent-a-Star
1 location
€9 - €35
SIXT
2 locations
€35 - €108
Movyng Rent A Car
2 locations
€22 - €593
Avis
1 location
€43 - €197
Yes Car Hire
1 location
€17 - €193
Record-go
1 location
€30 - €79
Budget
1 location
€42 - €57
Hertz
2 locations
€20 - €146
Key'n Go
2 locations
€34 - €45
Visacar
1 location
€18 - €157
Centauro
1 location
€8 - €61
Resolvcar
2 locations
€25 - €112
Drivalia
1 location
€18 - €91
Thrifty
2 locations
€18 - €84
AirAuto
1 location
€12 - €19
Rent Auto
1 location
€40 - €69
Ok Mobility
1 location
€8 - €50
Dollar
2 locations
€19 - €57
Auto Prudente Rent A Car
1 location
€11 - €13
Tangerine Rent A Car
1 location
€28 - €138
ABBYCAR
1 location
€11 - €16
National
1 location
Goldcar
1 location
€11 - €50
MillionCarHire
1 location
€19 - €109
Keddy
1 location
€20 - €69
Europcar
1 location
€23 - €106
International Car
1 location
€4 - €127
Flizzr
1 location
€29 - €80
Firefly
2 locations
€11 - €30
GreenMotion
1 location
€11 - €63
Surprice
2 locations
€4 - €98
Drive4Move
1 location
€5 - €94
Klass Wagen
1 location
€4 - €24
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