Lagos travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lagos
With a population of 18.831, Lagos 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 Lagos has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Lagos
Where to Eat in Lagos
If you’re looking for affordable options, Portofino's (1st Floor, Lote 29, 30, 31) and Avanti Cocktail Bar and Tapas (1ST Floor, Lote 32 and 33) are great picks.
When to visit Lagos
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lagos in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Lagos, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.
How to Get to Lagos
Plane
Although Lagos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 63 km from Lagos. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lagos include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United Kingdom departs from Darlington and takes around 3h 05m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Lagos. The train journey from Lagos to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £24 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lagos is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 66 km from Lagos. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lagos, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Lisbon, the bus ride to Lagos takes 306 km and will cost you around £10. From Porto, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 740 km. The most popular bus station is Lagos Praia da Luz, located 7 km from the city centre of Lagos. Lagos Ctt) is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city centre.
Airports near Lagos
Airlines serving Lagos
Where to stay in Lagos
From 5-star hotels such as the Casa Mãe Lagos to great affordable options like the Hotel Riomar, Lagos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos
Most booked hotels in Lagos
Hiring a car in Lagos
Hiring a car in Lagos costs £26 per day, on average, or £131 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Faro.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lagos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.84 and £23.78. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.