Lagos travel guide
Lagos Tourism | Lagos Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.
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. The shortest flight to Lagos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Lagos. The train journey from Lagos to Lisbon takes 2h 58m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 51m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lagos is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 184 km from Lagos. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lagos, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Seville, the bus ride to Lagos takes 241 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about C$ 5 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Lagos Praia da Luz, located 7 km from downtown 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 C$ 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 198 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagos City Center Guest House & Hostel and The Salty Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos
Most booked hotels in Lagos
Renting a car in Lagos
Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 178 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Lagos.
Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Lagos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.53 and C$ 42.04. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lagos, while also 82% cheaper than other types, on average.