Car Hire in Faro

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The international airport at Faro handles over four million passengers a year from frequent domestic and international flights. The vast majority of visitors to the Algarve take advantage of the low cost airfares and convenient location of Faro Airport, which is just 6 km from Faro city centre.

Upon arrival at the airport there are a number of connections to the capital of the Algarve. The city bus routes link Faro Airport with destinations throughout the district and the bus stops are situated outside Arrivals. Taxis are also available near to Arrivals and an average taxi fare from the airport to Faro costs 8.50 euros, which includes the customary luggage surcharge, or 9.90 euros with a night surcharge that is also applicable at the weekend and on national holidays. Equivalent fares heading west along the coast to Lagos would be 62.50 euros and 74.70 euros, respectively.

There are a number of ways to gain access to the splendid towns and villages throughout the Algarve. The rail network in Portugal (Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses) is efficient, comfortable and offers travellers a cheap transport option. The main train station in Faro is situated in the north west of the city centre, on Largo da Estação providing frequent connections to destinations across Portugal and into Europe. The main bus station is located at Avenida da República, 106 and Eva Transportes operates regular bus services to destinations throughout Portugal with a ticket to Lisbon costing 6.50 euros and to Lagos 3.60 euros.

Alternatively, a wide range of vehicles are available to hire at competitive prices providing the freedom that may be required to fully enjoy the dynamic region surrounding the principle city of Faro.

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