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Faro, the administrative center of Algarve, is a town located on the Atlantic coast. Very often this city is seen as a gateway into the region thanks to its international airport, and therefore it is not seen as a holiday destination. This allowed Faro to keep its traditional charm and calm atmosphere.
Faro is a lively port town, shiny and joyful, that deserves a visit before going to the beach! Renting a car will give you the opportunity to discover it and its surroundings in total freedom. You will have the chance to explore some traditional Portuguese villages and oceanic beaches, as well as water parks and the main holiday destinations of Algarve.
Do not miss a visit to the Ria Formosa National Reserve, an authentic paradise for migratory birds and wildlife, thanks to a series of salted water lagoons and tidal mud flats.
Faro is characterized by a unique atmosphere, compared to the crowded and busy towns of western Algarve, and it is home to several monuments and historical buildings. Renting a car in Faro is very easy; you only need to choose the right company, picking the car that best meets your needs and sign the contract.
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The prices of car rental at the at the airport of Faro varies depending on the time of year. This graph shows the average prices in the various months to help you find out which is the best period to rent a low cost car.
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It is possible to book online a car to pick up and return at the Faro International Airport by choosing one of the many international companies such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty or Europcar. We recommend to book in advance in order to use discounts and to make sure to find a car as soon as you arrive.
Booking online allows you to change or cancel your booking without extra costs; if you don’t book in advance you run the risk of not finding the right car for you.
Usually the payment can be done by credit card, as long as it is not prepaid. The car insurance will be refunded upon returning the car.
The minimum age to rent a car corresponds to 21 years old. Very often companies apply higher fares for drivers under 25. These restrictions are valid also for drivers over 65. There is an extra cost also for additional drivers.
For more information, companies usually provide a customer center which is often free of charge.
Driving in Portugal is not a problem; being pretty touristic, there is a well developed signage and the traffic is perfectly regulated by traffic lights and traffic circles. Driving rules are similar to the ones applying in the rest of Europe.
Drinking and driving is not allowed; if you get stopped and your alcohol levels are between 50mg and 80mg, you may risk a fine and the suspension of the driving license up to a month; for 80 mg and up consequences are even more severe.
The Via Infante de Sagres, or motorway A22, is the main arterial road of the Algarve; it goes from Bensafrim near Lagos to the border with Spain.
Faro and its airport are located halfway.
Next to it there is an old highway, but its traffic circulation is much slower. From December 2011 the A22 has become chargeable; the tool is electronic only and it can be paid automatically passing through one of the 10 registered arches system. There is a fixed price to be paid for every arche, according to the vehicle.
For this reason, car rental companies at Faro airport include the opportunity to rent a transponder that allows the payment of motorway A22. Sometimes companies include the payment of the motorway for a higher renting rate.
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Here are some quick answers to the most common doubts about car rental in Faro.
To reserve a car in Faro a credit card or debit card is sufficient. However, when you go to collect the car, you will need:
The car rental companies in Faro allow to rent a car to all those who are between 21 and 70 years old. However, there is an additional cost for under 25 and for those over 70.
A car rental in Faro always includes:
Any extras or additional insurance coverage are separate.
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