Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO) or staying in Faro City Centre? We make it easy to compare cheap car hire in Faro from major suppliers in one search, with average prices from £11 per day at Faro Airport. Pick up your rental car inside Faro Airport arrivals for instant access to the A22 and the Algarve, or in Faro City near the Marina and Old Town. All prices include airport fees, local taxes and unlimited mileage.
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO), the gateway to the Algarve? We make it easy to compare cheap car hire in Faro from major suppliers in one search, with average prices from £11 per day at Faro Airport. Pick up your rental car inside Faro Airport arrivals for instant access to the A22 and EN125, or in Faro City Centre near the Marina and Old Town if you are staying downtown. All prices include airport fees, local taxes and unlimited mileage. Use the search form above - enter Faro Airport (FAO) or your Algarve postcode, your dates, and we will show live prices with no hidden fees and free cancellation on most rates.
At Faro Airport you will find Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, National, Guerin, Cael and Centauro inside the arrivals hall and in the car hire car park with shuttle. Economy hatchbacks like the Renault Clio or Peugeot 208 start from around £11 per day average, compact estates like the Renault Megane from £16 per day, and 7-seater people carriers and SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai from £28 per day. One-way hire between Faro and Lisbon, Porto or Faro to Malaga is available for a small drop fee. Choose full-to-full fuel policy for the cheapest option and add GPS, child seats or additional drivers at checkout.
Faro itself is walkable, but the best beaches and resorts are spread along the Algarve. A hire car gives you freedom from expensive taxis. From Faro Airport you are in Faro Old Town in 10 minutes, Albufeira and Vilamoura in 30 minutes via the A22, and Lagos and Sagres in 60-90 minutes west. The Algarve has over 100 beaches, golf courses, water parks and the Ria Formosa Natural Park - all much easier with your own car, especially with luggage, golf clubs or family.
Portugal drives on the right. Speed limits are 50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads and 120 km/h on motorways like the A22 Via do Infante. The A22 Algarve motorway is tolled - most hire cars have Via Verde electronic toll transponders, tolls are billed to your card after rental. The EN125 is the free alternative but slower with roundabouts. Roundabouts give way to traffic already on the roundabout. Parking in Faro Old Town and Albufeira Old Town is limited - look for blue zones with pay machines or free supermarket parking. Keep your rental agreement, driving licence and passport with you at all times.
With your hire car from Faro, Ilha de Faro Beach is 15 minutes away, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo 20 minutes, and Praia da Falésia in Albufeira 30 minutes. To the west, Lagos, Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Marinha are 60-75 minutes via the A22. To the east, Tavira, Olhão and Cacela Velha are 30-45 minutes and much quieter. For golf, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo are all within 30 minutes of Faro Airport. Return your car to Faro Airport - most suppliers allow free returns if you book the same location group, and have 24/7 drop-off with key box.
