Car Hire in Faro
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Faro Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
£4.06 per day
Faro Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
£4.99 per day
Faro Airport
Economy Elite
Seat Ibiza or comparable
£5.19 per day
Faro Airport
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
£5.80 per day
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Faro Airport
Compact Elite
Seat Leon or comparable
£6.12 per day
Faro Airport
Compact SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or comparable
£6.89 per day
Faro Airport
Intermediate
Volkswagen T-Roc or comparable
£13.40 per day
Faro Airport
Standard Van
Dacia Jogger or comparable
£20.52 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:41 on 24/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+351
Average car hire price
£8 per day
Average car hire length
11 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.46 per litre or £5.54 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.39 per litre or £5.28 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.86 per gallon
Why hire a car in Faro?
Faro is a great place to visit. An entry point for many visitors to the Algarve, it can serve as a hub for exploring that fascinating Portuguese region but is also an interesting travel destination in its own right.
One-way Car Hire in Faro
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Faro and drop off in another city include:
- From Faro to Lisbon - 376 offers from £7.56 per day
- From Faro to Porto - 367 offers from £7.56 per day
- From Faro to Malaga - 24 offers from £61.96 per day
- From Faro to Stuttgart - 12 offers from £128.83 per day
- From Faro to Seville - 12 offers from £43.38 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 car.
- Ria Formosa. Located just a 15-minute drive southeast of Faro, Ria Formosa is a lagoon, a protected zone, and one of the most beautiful nature areas in this part of the country. Made up of six islands, saltpans, wetlands, and inlets that connect the area to the city, it is a prime bird-watching destination, the area is home to the Marim Center of Environmental Education and can be explored by following one of its several hiking trails.
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.
Ideas for day trips
- Albufeira. Located just a 40-minute drive west of Faro is one of the most scenic coastal towns in all of Portugal. Although best known for its beautiful seacoast, Albufeira has been inhabited since prehistory, a fascinating heritage that is honoured in the Municipal Archaeological Museum. The 12th century Almoada Castle (sometimes called the Castle of Paderne) is also worth a visit.
- Sagres. Most visitors to Portugal will know the name of Sagres as one of the most popular beer brands in the country, but those who make their way to the Algarve also discover a scenic coastal destination. The southwesternmost point of continental Europe, Sagres is a little quieter than its more central coastal counterparts, making it the perfect place for a relaxing day outdoors. The drive from Faro takes about an hour and 30 minutes.
- Portimão. As known for its well-preserved historic centre as it is for the many recipes of grilled sardines, Portimão is the second-largest city of the Algarve and one of its most interesting travel destinations. Landmarks include Praia da Rocha, one of the most famous urban beaches of Portugal, and Alcalar, a Neolithic site that’s about 5,000 years old. The drive west of Faro is about 70 km (43 miles) and can be done in an hour.
- Monchique. If you’ve made it to Portimão, you could do worse than also travel to the nearby municipality of Monchique. Part of the interior Algarve that remains unexplored by the vast majority of foreign visitors, Monchique is known for its hill stations, traditional terrace farming, mineral baths that have been in use since the Roman days, and cliff tops for watching stunning sunsets. The trip back to Faro will take only about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Most popular cars
The most hired cars in Portugal are the VW Polo, the Ford Fiesta, and the Fiat 500. The most popular car types are economy, mini, and compact.
Further destinations
- Alentejo. Algarve’s less glamorous neighbor is a fun place to visit not only for its great winemaking traditions, but also for historic towns, beautiful countryside, and leisurely pace of life.
- Lisbon. Portugal’s busy yet hospitable capital is considered one of the most interesting cities in Europe for a reason. Go there for history, architecture, music, and people.
- Andalusia. Spain’s southernmost region is a great place to visit, both because of its close proximity to Portugal and because of its fascinating Moorish buildings, strong regional character, and great food. Note that you’ll have to cross a national border, so check with your car hire provider first to make sure they permit it.
Car hire prices in Faro
- Convertibles - starting at £7 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £7 per day
- Large cars - starting at £13 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £6 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £12 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £23 per day
- Small cars - starting at £4 per day
- SUVs - starting at £6 per day
Money-saving and other tips
There are things you can do to get a good rental car hire in Faro:
- Compare rates of different car hire providers
- Book your car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Faro is the cheapest in January when hiring a car is about 50% cheaper than the yearly average.
- Check out our list of the best car hire companies in Faro.
Top 12 cities near Faro
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13.3 km / 8.3 miles
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14.8 km / 9.2 miles
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25.3 km / 15.7 miles
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45.4 km / 28.2 miles
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54.9 km / 34.1 miles
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63.8 km / 39.6 miles
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219.8 km / 136.6 miles
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357.3 km / 222 miles
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474.3 km / 294.7 miles
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493.5 km / 306.6 miles
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935.6 km / 581.4 miles
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951.7 km / 591.4 miles
Top 8 locations near Faro
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215.8 km / 134.1 miles
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219.8 km / 136.6 miles
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221 km / 137.3 miles
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463.6 km / 288.1 miles
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464 km / 288.3 miles
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474.3 km / 294.7 miles
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935.6 km / 581.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Faro the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Faro fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Faro
The best month to hire a car in Faro is January (when the average price is £6.61 per day). This is 49% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in August (when the average price is £21.05).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Faro?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 19 days, and in April, they keep their car for 9 days.
Average number of hire days in Faro
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Faro?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Faro is August, and the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Hire in Faro by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Goldcar, Drive on Holidays, Autorent, Discovery Cars, Centauro |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | £4 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | International Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 |
| Drive on Holidays | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Rent-a-Star | Mercedes Benz A Class | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Goldcar | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autorent | Seat Arona | 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.
JC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
07/04/2025
Went kayaking and explored the local cuisine just the weather was a bit on the downside
RC
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
29/03/2025
We have never experienced such awful weather in 34 years that we have visited the Algarve in February/March
BR
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
29/03/2025
Golfing in the Argarve, in bright spirit lifting weather.
IW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
15/02/2025
Just touring the Agarve was really special especially the Western Algarve. The car was very comfortable and reliable.
CK
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
04/02/2025
We did quite a few kilometres and the car performed well
RH
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
08/01/2025
Had a great time in and around Faro,lovely January sunshine,and not many people around !
IO
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
26/11/2024
I’m a regular visitor to The Algarve but this is the first time I’ve used Drive4Fun. The service was very good and the vehicle was in a reasonable condition (circa 40000km mileage), so I would recommend them to others.
The weather in November was superb, with temperatures around 20-25C most days, despite a couple of spectacular storms.
SP
United Kingdom
Seat Ibiza
27/10/2024
We went to Lagos beach Portimao as well as Benagil loved all the lil sea side beaches that were all over the Portuguese coast. Definitely will be back.
ME
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
18/10/2024
Back to Alvor with an excellent beach, great choice of restaurants. Market Place for chicken piri piri or fish. Cinque Quinas for steak, La Piazza for excellent Italian food, Alvor Garden restaurant and many more!
PF
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
16/10/2024
Stayed in Lagos for a month such a beautiful place , marina, old town & beach are absolutely outstanding places to visit .
AK
United Kingdom
Ford Puma
24/09/2024
The Algarve has something for everyone.
JB
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kauai
19/09/2024
Spent 10 days in Lagos, Algarve, with so many great fish restaurants.
RB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
14/09/2024
Love walking through the nature reserve and back along the beach to Gale.
JW
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
06/09/2024
Have been to Quinta do lago for 40 years so nothing fantastic to report ,just love the place
SB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Roc
20/08/2024
We love the Algarve and it’s a great place for family!
DB
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
19/08/2024
Algarve beaches
GC
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
15/08/2024
Family holiday in our favourite country
PS
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
06/08/2024
We love the Algarve and spent time in 3 different locations this time. Good accommodation and loads of beaches to explore.
AC
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
05/08/2024
Stay mainly around the Portimao and Alvor areas. Loved the beach restaurants and viewing the sunsets. There are lots of great things to do in the Algarve, visiting Zoo Marine, exploring Monchique mountains, highly recommend a boat ride to the caves. Visit the monthly flea markets, shopping, experiencing the various festivals I.e sardine festival in Portimao and the medieval / pork festival in Alvor.
AB
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
05/08/2024
We had the best time exploring the Algarve
MD
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
03/08/2024
Beautiful country, so much better than the UK every thing just worked as it should.
Friendly local good weather nice beaches good quality fruit vege and food in general again so much better than UK
GB
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
02/08/2024
Sunshine, surf, good vibes, happy people good food.
MT
United Kingdom
Seat Leon
05/07/2024
Faro Islands
JM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
01/07/2024
We were staying at our apartment and visiting friends and going to our favourite restaurants.
MS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
20/06/2024
Been visiting the Algarve 34 years. It a fabulous place with beautiful beaches, lovely friendly people, and great restaurants, amazing golf. It's the perfect holiday destination for us.
NV
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
17/06/2024
Faro was amazing with the weather from the food and the beaches!
DB
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
16/06/2024
Great restaurant, Gazpacho and Migas in Lagoa
LF
United Kingdom
Nissan Qashqai
16/06/2024
Slide and splash; aqua land; zoo marine; Silves ; Monchique and Segway tour; fishing trip ; great food
MD
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
16/06/2024
Visited monchique, to the top of Foia, marinas etc. the car was superb
SA
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
15/06/2024
Scenery, weather, restaurtants
MM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
14/06/2024
Went to many beaches in algarve 
WL
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
14/06/2024
3 trips on a catamaran from Portimao were the highlights
ME
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
09/06/2024
We spent nearly three weeks at our timeshare in Alvor, enjoying time around the pool and on the beach and visiting some old favourite restaurants.
AS
United Kingdom
Volkswagen T-Cross
06/06/2024
Boat trip to see the caves
LW
United Kingdom
Citroën C3
31/05/2024
Good weather, local people are amazing
PG
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
30/05/2024
Stayed in luxury villa with private pool, all the Portuguese we met were very friendly and helpful ! Very good restaurants too.
GR
United Kingdom
Mazda CX-3
30/05/2024
Boat trip at Ponta da Piedade astonishing.
Lots of good food. Excellent beaches.
GS
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
15/05/2024
We have been coming to Luz for 9 years ,always lovr the area
SB
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
17/04/2024
Lagos, Portugal. We have been many times.
JB
United Kingdom
Peugeot 308 STW
05/04/2024
Great beaches, lovely peaches, delicious food.
EC
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
02/04/2024
Trip up monchique to see the views.
The star Fort at Sagres.
Just travelling in the car to see different sights. 
NL
United Kingdom
Fiat Punto
13/03/2024
Unfortunately the weather was not as good as hoped for.
SP
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
10/03/2024
3 weeks in Olhao, 3 weeks in Ayamonte escaping February in London. Lovely!
AW
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
08/03/2024
great hatchback for the golf clubs
MG
United Kingdom
Nissan Juke
14/02/2024
Vila Real de Santo Antonio it's always beautiful any time if the year, plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes for a nice and relaxing day out
UG
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
31/01/2024
I'm a regular customer, go to and from all the time
AN
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
09/01/2024
Visiting relatives and enjoying Beach Walks and many good restaurants. All very satisfying.x
SB
United Kingdom
Citroen C4 Cactus
07/01/2024
Lots of good cafes and restaurants.
A bit of golf.
RN
United Kingdom
Skoda Kamiq
11/11/2023
First time visiting Portugal and we had a great time.
Visited lagos, went to the zoo, boat trip to see dolphins and visited the racing track.
PO
United Kingdom
Citroen C4
09/11/2023
Great 👍
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Autorent
9.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Klass Wagen
6.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
650
Total rental companies
47
Average daily price
£8.37
Lowest daily price
£4.06
Total cars available
1131
Top 47 suppliers in Faro in 2025
Autorent
1 location
£13 - £31
Guerin
1 location
£15 - £65
Golfauto
1 location
£42 - £104
Best Deal
1 location
£9 - £54
Cael
1 location
£10 - £72
Drive on Holidays
1 location
£7 - £153
Alamo
1 location
£18 - £64
Enterprise
1 location
£22 - £72
EPI Rent a Car
1 location
£90
PAA RENT
2 locations
£8 - £84
Discovery Cars
1 location
£36 - £385
Masterkings
4 locations
£12 - £140
Centauro
1 location
£37 - £57
Drive4Fun
1 location
£13 - £54
Rent-a-Star
1 location
£9
Visacar
1 location
£17 - £32
Turisprime
1 location
£8 - £21
SIXT
2 locations
£24 - £66
Yes Car Hire
1 location
£14 - £105
Ok Mobility
1 location
£5 - £44
Avis
1 location
£54 - £108
Record-go
1 location
£9 - £49
Movyng Rent A Car
2 locations
£20 - £128
AirAuto
1 location
£11 - £27
Dollar
2 locations
£8 - £114
Hertz
2 locations
£11 - £127
Budget
1 location
£16 - £54
Thrifty
2 locations
£11 - £107
Key'n Go
2 locations
£27 - £52
Resolvcar
2 locations
£49 - £280
Rent Auto
1 location
£17 - £40
International Car
1 location
£4 - £89
Tangerine Rent A Car
1 location
£6 - £169
Goldcar
1 location
£6 - £36
Drivalia
1 location
£8 - £131
Keddy
2 locations
£13 - £52
National
1 location
£13 - £52
GreenMotion
1 location
£5 - £41
MillionCarHire
1 location
£9 - £93
ABBYCAR
1 location
£13 - £37
Free2move
1 location
£13
Drive4Move
1 location
£5 - £90
Europcar
1 location
£15 - £121
Surprice
2 locations
£4 - £99
Firefly
2 locations
£8 - £19
Auto Prudente Rent A Car
1 location
£14 - £69
Klass Wagen
1 location
£6 - £16
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