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Local Travel Info
Internal Flights and Major International Airports in Faro
Faro and the rest of the Algarve is served by Faro Airport (FAO) or Aeroporto Internacional de Faro, which is located 7 km to the west of the city of Faro. Faro/Algarve Airport is a modern facility serving mostly tourists, but also business passengers.
Getting to and from the Airport in Faro
There is a large choice of care hire/rental options at Faro Airport as well as taxi services from the airport to various destinations in Faro and the Algarve, including local bus and train stations. There are also shut-tle transfer services to several resorts and other cities within the Algarve. The airport bus, operated by EVA, runs until 9.17 p.m on weekdays and 8.07 p.m. on weekends, takes 15 minutes to central Faro and costs 1.63€.
Renting Cars in Faro
The best place to rent a car in Faro is at Faro Airport. Prices are quite reasonable, especially during the low season (from 14€ per day / 84€ per week), and the selection of vehicles and service are generally of a very high quality. Expect prices to be about 50% higher during mid season and almost double during high season. Some car rental companies also provide transfers to Faro Airport, online booking and discounts. Car hire companies in Faro include AtlasChoice, FaroCar and Faro Airport Car Hire.
To book car rental in Faro online, view our Car Hire section for Faro. We offer Ok Alpha users the latest special offers and best rates available for car hire in Faro. We advise you book your Faro hire car in advance so you can pick it up and drop it off directly at the airport.
Drivers License Requirements in Faro
To drive in the Algarve and Portugal you must be of at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers li-cense from your country of origin or residence. Licenses from all EU countries are valid in Portugal and an international or US driving license may be used for up to six months.
Faro by Bus
Bus services in the Algarve are run by three main companies: EVA Transportes, Rede Nacional de Expressos and Renex, with local and regional (including express) routes. Tourist passes, youth and student rates are some ways of saving if you are planning on traveling in the Algarve via bus. The quality and standards of regional buses are generally good, but some advertised features, such as air-conditioning, entertainment and toilet facilities, may not in fact be functional. Local bus services in Faro are mostly run by EVA. Prices vary according to destination, but are quite inexpensive by European standards. There are daily bus ser-vices to Faro from Lisbon (18€) and Porto in the north of Portugal, as well as from Madrid and Seville in Spain.
Faro by Rail / Trains in Faro
Rail travel to and from Faro is run by the Portuguese national train service CP, which provides the re-gional, intercity and national lines of Alfa Pendular, Regional, Intercidades and Intra_Rail within, to and from Faro and the Algarve region. Faro's train station is centrally located, on the Avenida da Republic, 200 meters from the bus station, just next to the sea and northwest of the marina. Trains in the Algarve are generally inexpensive and offer youth discounts and special cards such as the IntraRail xplore and IntraRail xcape cards, combining rail travel and youth hostel accommodation.
Faro by Taxi
Taxis rides in Faro are generally safe and comfortable with prices of a little over 1€ per kilometer, though rates may vary. Faro taxis are normally large Mercedes sedans/saloon cars, are metered and are cream in color. It is recommended to ask the driver and agree on a price before getting in. Tip between 10-15%.
Hitch Hiking in Faro
Hitchhiking in Faro is not unusual for foreigners and don’t be surprised if you are picked up by someone from Germany or the UK. As a general rule, no female drivers will pick up male passengers. As always, one should exercise caution. Be aware that drunk driving is not so uncommon in Portugal and although road traffic in Faro is nothing like as congested as Lisbon, the rate of traffic accidents in Portugal is very high.
Water Transport in Faro
Water transport in Faro consists of ferries to the islands off the coast from Olhão, private boats which can be hired for leisure purposes and private boat tours, which take passengers to some of the many hidden coves and beaches on the Algarve coastline around Faro.
