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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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 104
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 Montreal and takes around 17h 33m.

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$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 63 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 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 Montreal and takes around 17h 33m.

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$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 63 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 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Drive on Holiday and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,896 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,388 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,167 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,550 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,902 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 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$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 233 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Praia do Carvoeiro

Most booked hotels in Praia do Carvoeiro

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RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 300+
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Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Mirachoro Carvoeiro
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Praia do Carvoeiro.

Expect to pay C$ 3.11 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$ 37.22 and C$ 49.63. 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Praia do Carvoeiro costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 157 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Praia do Carvoeiro.

Expect to pay C$ 3.11 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$ 37.22 and C$ 49.63. 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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