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Good to know
- IATA code
- FAO
- ICAO code
- LPFR
- To city centre
- 3 km
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 24
- Rental companies
- 10
- Off-airport offices
- 14
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Rental desks at Faro Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 10Outside the airport
Offices 14FireflyVale das Almas0.8 km
AirautoVale das Almas0.9 km
AirautoVale das Almas0.9 km
AvisVale das Almas1.1 km
TurisPrimeVale das Almas1.1 km
PaylessVale das Almas1.1 km
OKMobilityQuinta do Eucalipto1.4 km
Rent a starQuinta do Eucalipto1.5 km
Drive on HolidaysQuinta do Eucalipto1.7 km
EuropcarQuinta do Eucalipto1.9 km
HertzQuinta do Eucalipto1.9 km
Auto Rent - Algarve Car HireGambelas2.1 km
Rent a starGambelas2.5 km
Klass WagenGambelas2.6 km
At Faro Airport
Faro Airport sits west of the city of Faro. It is also known as Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport. Faro is 3 km away; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The A22 passes close to the airport, tying it into the Algarve road network and giving a direct route towards Lisbon and Spain.
Public transport into town
Airport buses run to Faro bus station, which has onward connections to most Portuguese cities and many Spanish destinations. The nearest railway station is Faro, close to that bus station, and no rail link reaches the airport itself.
Popular searches at Faro Airport
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Rules of the road in Portugal
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Portugal: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Faro from the airport?
3 km.
What are the speed limits in Portugal?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free. Payment is by card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Faro Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Goldcar, 4 other companies and an independent office. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Avis, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, Payless and 9 independent offices.