Faro Car Hire Guide
Compare cheap car hire in Faro Portugal from dozens of suppliers such as Alamo, Europcar and Hertz by using our search form above. Faro is the main town of the Algarve and is a busy hub with a good tourist infrastructure and easy access to Faro International Airport where you can also rent a car in Faro from. It also has some fascinating history and ancient buildings to boast of. Plentiful sun and affordable accommodation make it a popular destination.
The Old City is delightful, with narrow lanes, tiled walls, and some really historic archictecture. Unfortunately a combination of the Crusaders invasion and an earthquake in the 18th Century flattened some parts, but the town square retains its ancient charm. There’s a lovely 18th century Episcopal Palace here and a 13th century Cathedral. Parts of the original Roman walls also surround the city.
Faro has an important Maritime history and next to the small boat basin bordering the Praade Dom Francisco Gomes is a small naval museum. The city’s archaeological museum, housed in a 16th century former convent, is worth visiting.
The Algarve is known for its laid back atmosphere and unhurried pace, and this can best be experienced dining alfresco on countless pavement cafes, enjoying fresh seafood and bountiful Portuguese wine. Drive around in your Faro car rental and enjoy the beauty of the area of Portugal.
The Algrave’s coastline is spectacularly beautiful with dramatic cliffs, secluded beaches and rolling hills. Lagos enjoys an appealing coastal location and attracts the crowds. It also boasts many historic buildings and Renaissance or Baroque churches. Portimão has a cosmopolitan atmosphere, with golden sands framed by cliffs and rocks, a rich heritage of historical monuments and the eternal natural beauty of the Rio de Alvor. There are many look out points along the coast for you to enjoy in your hire car in Faro.
Sagres is dramatically situated on the cliff-edges of mainland Europe’s western-most point. It was here that, five centuries ago, Prince Henry set up a school of navigation which played a crucial role in the Portuguese discoveries.
Faro international airport is the main gateway to the Algarve, most flights arrive from European cities, with additional charter flights in the season. Visitors from further a field connect via Lisbon, Madrid or London. A regular train service also arrives from Lisbon, but a hire car is is the best method for hassle-free travel. Faro car hire desks are located in the main busy Arrivals Hall, these include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Guerin, Hertz, Sixt, Auriga and Autojardim. Economy car hire in Faro is a popular choice when making a booking through CarRentals.
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