Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide
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With a population of 2,784, Praia do Carvoeiro is a must-see destination in Faro, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.
When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro
How to Get to Praia do Carvoeiro
Plane
Although Praia do Carvoeiro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 28 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Praia do Carvoeiro include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Praia do Carvoeiro. The train journey from Praia do Carvoeiro to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £20 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 30 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Praia do Carvoeiro, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Praia do Carvoeiro takes 165 miles and will cost you around £20. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro
Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro
Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £176 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro
Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro
Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro
Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs £14 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Praia do Carvoeiro.
Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.91 and £23.88. Compact (Audi Q2 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.