Quarteira travel guide
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You're Going to Love Quarteira
With a population of 18,783, Quarteira 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 Quarteira has to offer.
When to visit Quarteira
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Quarteira in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Quarteira, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Quarteira
Plane
When flying to Quarteira, you’ll arrive at Faro Algarve Airport (FAO), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Quarteira from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 45m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Quarteira. The train journey from Quarteira to Lisbon takes 2h 52m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $26 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Quarteira is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 127 miles from Quarteira. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Quarteira, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Seville, the bus ride to Quarteira takes 165 miles and will cost you around $26. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 190 miles. Quarteira’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Quarteira
Airlines serving Quarteira
Where to stay in Quarteira
Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $171 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Quarteira
Most booked hotels in Quarteira
Renting a car in Quarteira
Renting a car in Quarteira costs $19 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Quarteira.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Quarteira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Quarteira is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Citroen C4 or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.