Faro
airport serves
all of southern Portugal. It is located 4 kilometers from downtown.
Recent improvements have enhanced the quality of service to cheap
flights to Faro and aesthetic appearance of the airport. With just one terminal,
the airport is of a manageable size yet more than adequate to handle
traffic coming in from all over the globe. Faro airport has all the
amenities and services of a modern facility, including several options
for onsite car rental.
Car Rental Faro Airport
People arriving
at Faro have over 20 businesses to choose from for
car hire at Faro airport.
Prices for car hire at Faro airport vary depending on the season
and the model of car rented. An average four door compact car runs
165 Euro ($215 US) per week in high season. Rental includes unlimited
mileage and insurance. Many companies waive the airport fee for a
rental of 7 days or more.
Minibus at
the Airport
Travelers with large groups or lots of baggage can also rent minibuses
through several of the car rental companies. These minibuses typically
seat 7-10 people comfortably. Prices for a week depend on size,
air conditioning, season, and length of rental, and average about
400-600 Euro ($520-$780 US). Daily prices for minibuses average
90 Euro ($117 US). Some companies do not allow daily rentals on
minibuses.
Requirements
to rent a car or minibus at Faro airport include a valid driver’s
license and minimum age of 21. Insurance, rules and regulations
vary by company. Be sure to read the fine print and ask if you
have questions. Other
services at Faro airport include banks and ATMs, restaurants, post
office, and several duty free shops.
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