Rent a car at Faro airport

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Parking at Faro Airport

Whether you are coming to Faro Airport, Portugal for business or pleasure, parking is a convenient and hassle-free way to get to the airport. Faro Airport has six car parks that are all within easy walking distance of the terminal.

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Park & Fly offers competitive rates for parking at Faro Airport. This service also includes free transfers to and from the airport, and car wash before you return to Faro.

The Park & Fly shuttle service operates 24 hours a day. Passengers park their car at the parking lot, and a driver takes them to the terminal. This service is the cheapest and most convenient option for long-term parking.

For shorter stays, the P1 parking lot is located right next to the main terminal building. It is the best parking option for drop-offs and pick-ups. It is also the cheapest of the short stay parking options.

There is also a park for long-term parking called P3. This car park is located within the airport's perimeter, and is the best option for those flying from abroad.

Valet parking is another option at Faro airport. Customers call the driver's number about 20 minutes before arriving to pick up their car. When they arrive, the driver will take them to the airport, park the car, and then wait until they are ready to leave. It's more luxurious than a shuttle service.

Faro airport has also introduced a new parking system called Kiss & Fly. This system is similar to the one used at London-Heathrow and many other major international airports. It was introduced in May of this year and is designed to keep overcrowding to a minimum.

Car Rental Options at Faro Airport

Whether you are looking for a small economy car to explore the narrow streets of Faro or a large van for a family trip, Faro Airport car rental offers a variety of options to fit your needs. A rental car can save you time and money, as well as offer you a private way of exploring the Algarve. You will also be able to travel at your own pace and avoid distractions on the highway.

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Car rental companies at Faro Airport include household names like Hertz, Avis, and Goldcar. But, there are also local car rental companies like Alamo and Europcar.

The airport has two car hire pick up locations. One is inside the terminal and the other is a car hire park called P4. The P4 car park is shared by several local and international car hire companies. It is located 250 meters from the airport terminal exit.

The P4 car park is accessible after passing the main entrance roundabout and a petrol station. If you are using a car hire service with a local company, you will be greeted by staff. They will help you to the car.

Faro Airport has several car rental companies, with the largest brands having a presence inside the terminal. Some smaller companies do not have their own facilities and operate from the P4 park.

Many international car hire companies have their own pick up and drop off points. However, smaller car rental companies cannot maintain their own facilities.

Faro Airport Transport Information

Getting from Faro Airport to the city centre is a breeze. You have two choices - either hire a car or use the bus or train. If you want to save money and hassle, then go for the bus.

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There are three car parks at the airport. These are located within a short walk of the terminal building. There are two long-term car parks and one short-term car park. There are also two lifts for disabled passengers.

The Faro Airport bus is a good option if you're in a hurry. The Faro Airport bus makes about a dozen stops on the way to the city center. It also offers a convenient way to get around the city, and is much faster than taking a taxi. Getting from Faro Airport to Faro city centre takes around 20 minutes.

There are two taxi companies at the airport. One is located outside the main terminal building and the other is located on the right. You can pay the taxi meter, which is a bit on the expensive side, or you can go for a fair price agreed upon beforehand. Depending on the time of day, fares can vary a bit.

The Faro airport has a nice lounge. It offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, and wifi. It also has a first aid station and baby changing facilities. There is also a smoking lounge. The hotel has a nice selection of budget rooms, and also luxury suites.

The dynamics of price changes based on season

Average price for 7 days rental:

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  • January
    154$
  • February
    133$
  • March
    154$
  • April
    189$
  • May
    224$
  • June
    245$
  • July
    287$
  • August
    322$
  • September
    224$
  • October
    224$
  • November
    154$
  • December
    245$
  • Jan -
    154$
  • Feb -
    133$
  • Mar -
    154$
  • Apr -
    189$
  • May -
    224$
  • Jun -
    245$
  • Jul -
    287$
  • Aug -
    322$
  • Sep -
    224$
  • Oct -
    224$
  • Nov -
    154$
  • Dec -
    245$

List of required documents

Attention!

A valid international driving license is required

1. Driver license
2. Credit card
3. Voucher
4. Passport

Frequently Asked Questions

Prices can vary based on the company, the season, and the vehicle, but most locations offer discounts if you reserve a car prior to your arrival in Faro airport. The cheapest automatic cars cost from 13$ to 29$ per day. Larger cars can be more expensive due to their higher fuel consumption, so you may want to choose a smaller vehicle, which will also be advantageous on narrower roads.
There is always an increase in demand for car rentals in Faro airport during the summer months, which drives up the prices. During the off-season, particularly the winter, the prices are significantly lower. The duration of your rental also affects the total price. Typically, renting a vehicle for a longer period of time results in a lower daily rate, thus a five-day rental may cost only somewhat more than a three-day rental. If possible, consider spending at least a week exploring Faro airport.

General insurance categories in Faro airport:

  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) - It limits the customer's liability throughout the rental time and sets the maximum damage payment.
  • Theft Protection (TP): Reduces your obligation to the vehicle's deductible/excess if your car is stolen (proof required are a police report and the car keys).
  • Third Party Liability (TPL) covers material and intangible losses to other people's vehicles, property, and medical expenditures.

Purchase insurance while booking your car:

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Traveling by car lets you explore at your own pace. It's nice to be able to avoid congested bus or rail schedules and travel early or late.

Choose a car based on what you want to do on your trip. Small cars like the Ford Focus or Renault Twingo can be used to get around the city and its surroundings.
The Ford Fusion is the most popular car in the Standard category. Its starting price is 24$ per day from EAST COAST, and its rating average is 9 based on more than 1000 customer reviews. Toyota Rav-4 from EUROPCAR is the most reasonably priced rental vehicle in Faro airport. Just 26$ per day is the cost.
Most of the rental cars in Faro airport are manual. Automatic cars cost more to rent, and if your license only lets you drive an automatic car, you won't be able to rent a stick shift car.

All car rental agencies allow booking the vehicle's main features but not a specific model. Because a specific model can break, be in an accident, be kept by the prior tenant, etc. Your voucher code sets the main parameters (e.g. CDAR). Code decoding:

Car rental models

When you pick up the vehicle, the same card must be used to guarantee the rental agreement. There are two card kinds we accept:

  • We will accept a credit card as a guarantee.
  • We will accept a debit card if purchase our Platinum Insurance plan for the duration of your rental period.

Rent a car without a deposit

Just bear in mind that the cardholder/renter and any additional drivers must sign the rental agreement in person at the time of pick-up.

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