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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Faro Airport (FAO)
- To city centre
- 3 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A22, A2
- Region
- Faro
- Population
- 64,560
- City IATA code
- FAO
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 2
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Faro
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Centauro
- Offices
- 1
Faro by car
Faro guards the Ria Formosa, a lagoon of sandbanks and channels where boats reach the barrier islands shielding the Algarve. Its walled core stays small and quiet, and most arrivals treat the place as a doorway to the region beyond.
Driving in Faro
Faro is reached by A22 and A2. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Where to park
Finding a space in the centre can be hard, and most garages by the restaurants and shopping malls charge a fee. Free alternatives are a car park beside the bus station, close to Hotel Faro, and a very large one behind the old town on the way to Olhao.
Arriving by road
Traffic in Faro can be busy, but the Algarve is far easier to drive in than the rest of Portugal, with more toll-free roads and plenty of relevant signs.
From the airport without a car
Local buses 14 and 16 connect downtown Faro with the airport and carry on to Praia de Faro beach. The city network is run by ViaFaro and Próximo, and taxis also serve the airport.
Popular searches in Faro
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Day trips from Faro
- Olhão8 km
- Loulé16 km
- Tavira28 km
- Albufeira29 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Faro?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Faro?
In Arneiro: Centauro and an independent office. More rental desks are at Faro Airport.