Faro Airport (FAO) is the gateway to the Algarve. With a rental car you reach every beach on the south coast within an hour, from the cliffs of Lagos to the lagoons of Tavira, and the authentic interior opens up too.
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The rental desks at Faro Airport are in and right next to the arrivals hall; some companies use a shuttle to a lot a few minutes away. Bring your driving licence, passport or ID, voucher and a credit card in the main driver's name.
Through SunnVio you can choose from 28 rental companies at Faro Airport. 15 of them have their desk at the airport itself; 13 use a shuttle to a nearby office.
| Rental company | Pick-up | Desk opening hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the terminal (meet & greet) | Daily 09:30–13:00, 14:30–21:00 | +351289542160 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 06:00–24:00 | +351289889445 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 07:00–23:00 | +351289810120 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 07:00–23:00 | +351289810120 | |
| In the terminal | Mon 06:00–24:00 Tue–Wed 08:00–24:00 Thu–Sun 06:00–24:00 |
+351219426300 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 06:00–24:00 | +351289889445 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 00:01–24:00 | +351289818726 | |
| At the airport | Daily 06:00–01:00 | +351222076408 | |
| At the airport | Daily 05:59–24:00 | +351289889445 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 06:00–24:00 | +351219426300 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 00:01–24:00 | +351289818726 | |
| At the airport | Daily 07:00–24:00 | +351222076408 | |
| In the terminal | Daily 06:00–24:00 | +351289889445 | |
| At the airport | Daily 07:00–24:00 | +351255788199 | |
| In the terminal | Mon 06:00–24:00 Tue–Wed 08:00–24:00 Thu–Sun 06:00–24:00 |
+351219426300 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 08:00–20:00 | +351910809714 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 07:00–23:00 | +351308810777 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 08:00–22:00 | +351910068236 | |
| Shuttle to office (meet & greet) | 24 hours a day | +351212697488 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 08:00–20:00 | +351219426373 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 09:00–19:00 | +351255788199 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 08:00–21:00 | +351256934500 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 07:00–22:00 | +351962739071 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 08:00–20:00 | +800200490 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 07:00–23:00 | +351963926533 | |
| Shuttle to office | Not specified | +351300509199 | |
| Shuttle to office (meet & greet) | 24 hours a day | +351939705038 | |
| Shuttle to office | Daily 09:00–19:00 | +351210410377 |
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Get my free quoteOpening hours as provided by the rental company. Pick-up outside these hours is sometimes possible for a surcharge; the exact pick-up point and times are in your booking confirmation.
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Albufeira is about 45 km, Portimão about 65 km and Lagos about 90 km, fast via the A22, a bit slower via the free N125. Eastwards lie Tavira (approx. 40 km) and the Spanish border (approx. 55 km). Since 2025 the A22 (Via do Infante) is toll-free; older guidebooks still mention tolls.
The Algarve is hugely popular: for July and August, the earlier you book the sharper the price. Watch the blue parking zones in resort towns; most big beaches have free parking. The fuel policy is full-to-full, top up just before returning.
The A22 along the Algarve coast has been toll-free since early 2025. Other Portuguese motorways (such as towards Lisbon) still charge electronic tolls; we explain in your offer how that works with your rental car.
About 90 km: just over an hour via the A22, about an hour and a half via the free N125, passing nearly all the famous resorts.
Yes, often possible for a fee. Tick 'return at a different location' in the form and we will include it in your offer.
Also read: our tips for renting a car in Portugal or see everything about car rental in Portugal.
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