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

Praia do Carvoeiro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Praia do Carvoeiro

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 7 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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Praia do Carvoeiro in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 132
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 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro.

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 S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about S$ 31 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, 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 46 km from Praia do Carvoeiro.

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 S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about S$ 31 for a 5h 43m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Praia do Carvoeiro is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 188 km from Praia do Carvoeiro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Klass Wagen, among others, in Lisbon.

Airports near Praia do Carvoeiro

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Airlines serving Praia do Carvoeiro

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 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 S$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 127 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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Vale d'El Rei Hotel & Villas
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
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RR Hotel da Rocha
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
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Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
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Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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Vila Alba Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 137+
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Pestana Palm Gardens
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hiring a car in Praia do Carvoeiro

Expect to pay S$ 2.56 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.64 and S$ 40.85. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.56 per litre in Praia do Carvoeiro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.64 and S$ 40.85. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Praia do Carvoeiro, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.