Faro Airport

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 onside 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 ATM’s, restaurants, post office, and several duty free shops