Car Hire at Faro Airport

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Opel Corsa


Peugeot 308


SEAT Arona


SEAT Ibiza


Peugeot 208


Ford Focus STW


Peugeot 2008


Peugeot 208


Citroen C3


Toyota Yaris


Opel Corsa


Ford Fiesta


Renault Clio


Ford Focus


Fiat 500


Renault Captur


Peugeot 208


Volkswagen Up


Toyota Aygo


Citroen C3


Mazda 2


Opel Astra


Peugeot 208


Volkswagen T-Cross


Mazda 2


Peugeot 2008


Dacia Sandero Stepway


Skoda Scala


Peugeot 308 STW


Fiat Panda


Volkswagen Golf


Volkswagen Up


Fiat 500


Ford Focus


Fiat 500


Fiat 500


Volkswagen Taigo


SEAT Ibiza


Nissan Juke


MG 3


Seat Ibiza


Fiat Panda


Kia Ceed STW


Peugeot 108


Opel Corsa


Fiat 500


Fiat Panda


Nissan Qashqai


Toyota Corolla


Opel Corsa


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Most popular types of hire car
- Car hire desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest petrol station
- Popular one-way hires
- Airport information
- Top 7 locations near Faro Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Faro Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 19 Sept 2026)
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Faro Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 53 suppliers at Faro Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Faro, the gateway to the Algarve region of Portugal, is an ever-popular year-round destination for holidaymaking Brits year-round. And many of those choose to hire a car for their holiday. Many also own holiday homes and choose to hire a car each time they visit.
Chances are, if you haven't visited the Algarve, you know someone who has. You'll probably know that the region's beaches and sunny weather are what draws holidaymakers. Most visitors don't stay just in Faro but seek out the smaller towns, resorts, and beaches.
Tolls: Note that the A22 is a toll road. It is certainly possible to get around the region without using it. Your car hire supplier may offer you an electronic transponder with which you can pay the tolls. However, if you don't want to pay the extra fee that they request, it is easy to avoid the toll roads unless you are traveling further north to Lisbon or west to Spain.
Driving to Spain: The Spanish border is only roughly 60km from Faro Airport. You can take most hire cars from Faro Airport to Spain. However, note that there is an additional fee to cross the border which varies from company to company and that you must inform the hire company ahead of time.
So don't wait! Plan your trip to the Algrave, hire a car, and enjoy the sunny beaches! And here are some destinations to put on your list:
- Faro itself. Industrial and less quaint than some of its smaller Algarvian neighbors, the capital of the region is often seen as not much more than the location of the region’s only international airport. But give this city a chance, and you’ll be rewarded with a number of fun attractions and sites like a well-preserved old town, the chillingly exciting Bone Chapel, the Faro Jewish Heritage Center, and Ria Formosa Nature Park.
- Albufeira. Small, scenic, and home to a number of beautiful public beaches, this is the Algarve that most foreign visitors have in mind before coming to the region. In addition to the aforementioned virtues, Albufeira is famous for the imposing Almoada Castle, Albufeira Archaeology Museum (home to a number of fascinating Arab and Roman artifacts), and some of the most exciting nightlife in the region.
- Alentejo. Bordering Algarve to the north, Alentejo is Portugal’s wine country. Best enjoyed at a slow pace, the bucolic region is home to a number of eco, farm, and winemaking tours. There are also two UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the historical cities of Evora and Elva — as well as a long, wild coastline.
Top international routes
- London
- Dublin
- Manchester
- Bristol
- Paris
- Lisbon
- Birmingham
- Belfast
Main airlines
The airport is a popular destination for low-cost airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, and Wizzair which all have flights from UK cities. British Airways also flies to the airport from all London airports.
Most popular types of hire car
- Small cars - starting at £6 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £7 per day
- SUVs - starting at £7 per day
- Convertibles - starting at £10 per day
- Station wagons - starting at £7 per day
- Large cars - starting at £17 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £18 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £16 per day
Car hire desks
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Goldcar, Interent, Geurin, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, and Sixt all have car hire desks in the airport's terminal just after baggage claim.
All other hire companies at Faro Airport are located just outside the airport's territory and provide either a Meet & Greet service or a shuttle bus. No matter which, passengers need to leave the airport and go to the P4 car park to wait for the bus or representative.
If you need help decided which company to use, check out our article on the best car hire companies in Faro.
Services and facilities
Faro Airport has all of the amenities that one would expect from an airport its size. This includes the typical convenience shops and duty-free stores along with a good selection of restaurants, cafes, and pubs.
Nearest petrol station
A Cespa petrol station is located right next to the airport and is open 24/7. There is also a Prio station located along the road to the airport which is particularly useful if returning a hire car to a company located outside the airport.
Popular one-way hires
- Lisbon (278 km / 173 miles)
- Portimao (68 km / 42 miles)
- Albufeira (47 km / 29 miles)
- Lagos (92 km / 57 miles)
- Beja (148 km / 92 miles)
- Seville (202 km / 126 miles)
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Airport information
Top 7 locations near Faro Airport
- Lisbon Hotel Tivolistarting at £30.02 per day215.8 km / 134.09 miles
- Lisbon Airportstarting at £1.80 per day219.8 km / 136.58 miles
- Lisbon Prior Velhostarting at £7.26 per day221 km / 137.32 miles
- Porto (Downtown)starting at £1.63 per day463.6 km / 288.07 miles
- Porto Boavista464 km / 288.32 miles
- Porto Airportstarting at £1.48 per day474.3 km / 294.72 miles
- Madeira Airport (Funchal)starting at £15.51 per day935.6 km / 581.35 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Faro Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Faro Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Faro Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £14 | A good deal £7 | Cheapest supplier Drive on Holidays | Cheapest car type Small cars |
£7
in January
£9
in February
£12
in March
£15
in April
£13
in May
£13
in June
£20
in July
£20
in August
£15
in September
£13
in October
£8
in November
£10
in December
The best month to hire a car at Faro Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £6.85 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £20.06 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Faro Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Faro Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
0.5 times in January
0.6 times in February
0.8 times in March
1.4 times in April
1.4 times in May
1.4 times in June
0.9 times in July
0.9 times in August
1.4 times in September
1.4 times in October
0.6 times in November
0.7 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Faro Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 21 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 9 days.
21 days in January
15 days in February
12 days in March
9 days in April
9 days in May
9 days in June
10 days in July
10 days in August
10 days in September
11 days in October
14 days in November
13 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Goldcar, Autorent, Drive on Holidays, Record go, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £6 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drive on Holidays |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldcar | Fiat Panda | 3 | Small car |
| Autorent | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Goldcar | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| Autorent | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | Medium car |
| Goldcar | Nissan Juke | 5 | SUV |
| Drive on Holidays | Renault Captur | 5 | SUV |
| Goldcar | Peugeot 208 | 5 | Small car |
| Record go | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | Medium car |
| Drive on Holidays | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Tangerine Rent A Car | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 19 Sept 2026)
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