Car Hire in Faro
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Travel Information
Language
Portuguese
Currency
EUR
Dialing code
351
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 100 km/h
56 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why hire 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. It is a great base for exploring the rest of Algarve.
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 £ 7.39 per day
- From Faro to Porto - 367 offers from £ 7.39 per day
- From Faro to Malaga - 24 offers from £ 60.59 per day
- From Faro to Stuttgart - 12 offers from £ 125.98 per day
- From Faro to Vilamoura - 65 offers from £ 14.17 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.
Useful 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 destinations 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.
Traffic and parking tips
- 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 a day-trip
- 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!
- 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.
Most popular hire types and 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 £ 35 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £ 34 per day
- Large cars - starting at £ 48 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £ 26 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £ 63 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £ 47 per day
- Small cars - starting at £ 16 per day
- SUVs - starting at £ 37 per day
How can I save money on my hire car?
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 13 Cities near Faro
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Lisbon starting at £ 4.78 per day216.8 km / 134.7 miles away
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Porto starting at £ 2.08 per day474.3 km / 294.7 miles away
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Madeira starting at £ 6.23 per day935.6 km / 581.3 miles away
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Funchal starting at £ 8.03 per day951.7 km / 591.4 miles away
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Benfica starting at £ 10.89 per day220.4 km / 136.9 miles away
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Alvor starting at £ 4.58 per day54.9 km / 34.1 miles away
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Albufeira starting at £ 4.69 per day25.3 km / 15.7 miles away
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Lagos starting at £ 4.58 per day63.8 km / 39.6 miles away
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Quarteira starting at £ 8.10 per day13.3 km / 8.3 miles away
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Coimbra starting at £ 5.80 per day357.3 km / 222.0 miles away
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Vilamoura starting at £ 4.58 per day14.8 km / 9.2 miles away
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Aveiro starting at £ 5.80 per day406.9 km / 252.8 miles away
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Armacao de Pera starting at £ 4.69 per day38.1 km / 23.7 miles away
Top 18 Destinations around Faro
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Faro Montenegro starting at £ 4.58 per day
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Faro Airport starting at £ 1.76 per day1.6 km / 1.0 miles away
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Lisbon Hotel Tivoli starting at £ 17.34 per day214.6 km / 133.4 miles away
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Lisbon Alameda starting at £ 4.78 per day215.6 km / 134.0 miles away
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Lisbon Sao Sebastiao starting at £ 4.78 per day216.1 km / 134.3 miles away
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Oriente Railway Station starting at £ 4.78 per day217.2 km / 135.0 miles away
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Lisbon Airport starting at £ 1.90 per day218.7 km / 135.9 miles away
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Lisbon Prior Velho starting at £ 8.75 per day219.8 km / 136.6 miles away
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Lisbon Taguspark starting at £ 10.42 per day223.1 km / 138.6 miles away
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Cascais Railway Station starting at £ 10.42 per day225.2 km / 139.9 miles away
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Coimbra Railway Station starting at £ 4.85 per day355.6 km / 220.9 miles away
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Porto Sao Bento Railway station starting at £ 5.16 per day460.8 km / 286.3 miles away
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Porto Campanha Railway Station starting at £ 4.78 per day461.0 km / 286.4 miles away
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Porto Boavista starting at £ 14.11 per day462.6 km / 287.4 miles away
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Porto Ramalde starting at £ 8.69 per day464.0 km / 288.3 miles away
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Porto Airport starting at £ 2.08 per day472.8 km / 293.8 miles away
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Porto Santo Harbour starting at £ 30.51 per day878.8 km / 546.0 miles away
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Madeira Airport (Funchal) starting at £ 6.23 per day936.7 km / 582.0 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Faro?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Farofluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Faro
The cheapest month to hire a car in Faro is March with prices starting at £ 11.56 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is August with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 37.95. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 22. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Faro?
Hirers picking up a car in Faro keep them for an average of 38 days during in November, while those picking up their cars in December keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in Faro
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Faro?
While travellers visit Faro year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is January, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Faro by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autorent | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autorent | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Turisprime | Volkswagen Up | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autorent | Ford Focus STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Turisprime | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autorent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Goldcar | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drive on Holidays | Renault Captur | 5 | 3 | 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 an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
CE
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz CLA
2 November 2021
Excellent and friendly service of the staff. Great cars at a very fair rental price.
AR
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz A Class
24 October 2021
Travelled to and fro to a number of beaches and towns with some excellent food
AC
United Kingdom
Renault Captur
14 October 2021
Great service, great car!
CF
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
11 October 2021
Definately worth considering when booking car hire in Portugal
RL
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
8 October 2021
I used the car in and around the Carvoeiro and Lagoa areas and it was great ! All the other places that you can go to if you rent a car !
CS
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz CLA
18 September 2021
Great overall experience
AS
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
5 September 2021
Lagos, Tavira are always great places to visit and eat. Check Don Toro in Lagos for a good Bife argentino.
LW
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
31 August 2021
The algarve has many beautiful places
JM
United Kingdom
VW Polo
22 August 2021
Visited Carvoeiro, Alvor and Silves. Lovely places.
DW
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
12 June 2021
In the Algarve, we would recommend the local roads rather than the toll road A22. We saved on toll by using local roads, and saw much more of the area. Ok, there is more traffic but there is more real life too. We were surprised to find free street parking in most places, even in the centre of the villages. But make sure to check parking rules as we saw cars being fined for not having paid for parking.
RM
United Kingdom
Opel Corsa
9 June 2021
Great company to get a car from, pick up OK drop off was awesome
MB
United Kingdom
FIAT 500
8 June 2021
Rented a fiat 500, hard to find the rental desk so had to ring support to pick me up...
Had no issues with rental... Deposit returned within 3 days
IW
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
7 June 2021
Used them twice before without issue so recommend them.
SB
United Kingdom
Ford Ka
1 June 2021
Great service 🙂
Top 22 Hire Companies in Faro in 2022
Interrent
+351289800670 / +351289807233 / +351211451381
Aeroporto Internacional de Faro Edificio Interrent, Arruamento D, 8005-143 Faro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
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Sun:07:00-23:00
Alamo
+351289889445
Aeroporto Internacional de Faro Arruamento D Ed, 8005-143 Faro
Europcar
+351289818726
AEROPORTO DE FARO
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
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Autorent
+351965656765
Estrada do Aeroporto, N125-10, Montenegro, 8005-146 Faro
SIXT
+351255788199
FAO Aeroporto Faro 8006-901
Guerin
+351289889445
Aeroporto Internacional de Faro, 8001-701 Faro
Working hours
Mon:06:00-00:00
Tue:06:00-00:00
Wed:06:00-00:00
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Keddy
+351289818726
AEROPORTO DE FARO
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
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Avis
+351289810120
Estrada do Aeroporto - Monte Negro, 8000-124 Faro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
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Budget
+351289810120
Faro International AirportEst Aeroporto Montenegro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
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Alamo
+351289889445
Faro International Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
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Cael
+351963934811
N125-10 423, Faro
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
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Dollar
+351219426300
Aeroporto de Faro, 8006-901 Faro
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
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Enterprise
+351289889445
FARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
Centauro
+351289146800 / +351308810777
Estrada Nacional 125, KM 99, 8005-412 Faro
Ace Rent a car
+34902360636 / +8778223872 / +34971084916
Faro Airport, Terminal 1, 8005-146, Faro, Portugal
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
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Turisprime
+351913065615
N125-10 330, 8005-146 Montenegro
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
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Record-go
Ok Rent A Car
+34902360636 / +351962739071
Edificio OK Rent a Car, Estrada do Aeroporto, Montenegro, Faro, 8005-146 Faro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
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Drive on Holidays
+351289822394 / +351962247404
Portugal, R. Prof. Dr. Egas Moniz 16, 8005-146 Faro
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
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GreenMotion
+351289248062
Estrada do Aeroporto-Park 4, Row A, 8001-701 Faro
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
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Surprice
+351300509199
Estrada Nacional 2, Campinas, 8005-429 Faro
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
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Goldcar
+351211451595
On-Airport. Arrivals Terminal
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
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