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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Praia do Carvoeiro has to offer.

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When to visit Praia do Carvoeiro

Praia do Carvoeiro in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 110
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Canada to Praia do Carvoeiro include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 39 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

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 Canada to Praia do Carvoeiro include Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. The shortest flight to Praia do Carvoeiro from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 39 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 117 miles from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Drive on Holiday, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Praia do Carvoeiro

From 5-star hotels such as the Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza, Praia do Carvoeiro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Mirachoro Carvoeiro
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+

Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.25 and C$ 42.99. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.25 and C$ 42.99. The most frequently booked car type in Praia do Carvoeiro is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.