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Car Rental Faro Airport

Q: Can I hire a car from Hertz at Faro Airport?

Yes, you can rent a car at Faro Airport with Hertz. The rental process is convenient, with the Hertz desk easily accessible at the location. Hertz offers a wide range of vehicles to suit your travel needs. To ensure availability of your preferred car, it's recommended to book in advance through the Hertz website.

Q: Can I hire a car one way from Faro Airport?

Yes, you may hire a car at Faro Airport for one-way trips. This means you may return your vehicle at a different Hertz rental location. This option is perfect if you have a specific journey planned or do not plan to return to Faro Airport. One-way rentals usually carry an additional one-way fee, which depends on where you drop your rental car off.

Q: Can I get a flexible car hire, or cancel after I book a car at Faro Airport?

Yes, you can get a flexible car hire at Faro Airport. You can cancel or modify your car rental booking using the online booking platform. If you cancel your booking at least two days ahead of the pickup date, you will receive a refund. In other cases, an administrative fee will apply.

Q: Are there any specific requirements to hire a car from Hertz at Faro Airport?

To get a car rental at Faro Airport, you must be at least 25 years old. Some cars can be rented by individuals aged 21 years or more, on payment of a young driver surcharge. You must also have a valid driver's licence and be able to provide a credit card in your name to reserve your booking. Please check the Rental Qualifications during booking for specific details.

Q: Is it possible to return my Hertz rental car to a different location from origin?

Yes, when you hire a car at Faro Airport with Hertz Car Rental, you can choose your return location at the time of booking. You must return your rental car to the location specified in your rental agreement. Returning your car to a different location usually comes with an additional one-way fee.

Q: How can I cancel or modify my booking with Hertz Car Rental at Faro Airport?

You may cancel or modify your car hire at Faro Airport booking through the Hertz Car Rental online booking platform. You may modify the date and time of your booking, as well as the pickup and return locations. To receive a refund, you must cancel at least two days before the booking.

Q: What is the procedure for collecting and returning a car with Hertz at Faro Airport?

When you hire a car at Faro Airport with Hertz, you must return it at the location specified in the rental agreement. For an early return, the fee will be recalculated based on the actual number of days the car was used. Late returns may incur additional fees. After the vehicle inspection upon return, you must make the necessary payment related to any adjustments or additional charges.

Q: Can I check in online for my Hertz rental at Faro Airport?

Yes, Hertz offers an online check-in option for car rentals at Faro Airport. You can check in online on the Hertz website and submit your details to the rental location prior to picking up your car. The online check-in service minimises your wait time at the rental desk, as your details are already on file when you arrive.

Q: How can I extend my rental duration at Faro Airport?

To extend your rental duration, use the ‘Modify booking’ option on the Hertz website. If you’ve already picked up your car rental at Faro Airport, visit or call the rental desk to arrange an extension. Additional charges may apply based on availability.

Q: Does Hertz offer after-hours returns at Faro Airport?

Yes, you can return your car hire at Faro Airport after hours with prior arrangements. Park in the designated Hertz area, leave documents on the driver's seat and drop the keys in the secure box.

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Hertz car hire at Faro Airport (FAO)

Rent a car at Faro Airport and experience all that Faro and Portugal’s Algarve has to offer. This area is particularly well-known for its consistently warm climate, great beaches and abundance of excellent golf courses, as well as its culture and history.

Pick up your rental at the Hertz desk and set out to see the fractured lagoon Ria Formosa, venture to ancient roman ruins, or climb Faro Cathedral to take in spectacular views of the city. Wander through Faro’s pretty cobbled streets, have some lunch, do a bit of shopping, then drive along the coast to Lagos, or further afield, in under three hours, to the coastal city of Lisbon to the north.

Choose from Hertz’ great deals and vehicles, including SUVs, family cars and open-top convertibles to make the most of the year-round sunshine and check out the natural beauty of Portugal’s Algarve coast.

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Faro Airport

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Faro International Airport, Faro, 8006 901, Portugal

+351 219 426 300

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Our Hertz car rental desk is located at Faro Airport, 8006-901, PA3 and offers after-hours pick-up and drop-off. Our teams are on hand to help answer your questions and get you on the road as quickly as possible.

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Driving in and around Faro

Parking in Faro

Parking Largo de São Francisco (26) is a 200-space open-air lot, in walking distance to the city centre and located closely to the Museum Municipal de Faro.
Parque Saba de Pontinha (8005-077) is a large, underground car park situated centre city. It’s near the Museu Regional do Algarve, but its location makes it convenient for all city-trips.
On-Street Parking is available throughout the city, but can be limited, especially during the tourist months.

Key roads in Faro

The N2 is Portugal’s longest road. From Faro, it’s a short journey to theRuínasRomansdeMilreu, andSãoBrásdeAlport, and if you keep going this road will eventually take you to Northern Portugal. The N125 is located closely to Faro Airport and offers access to the Algarve in both directions, including thebeautifulLouléandbeachside Albufeira. The A22stretchesfromBensafrim, near Lagos, to the Spanish border. Faro Airport is situated about halfway, providing convenient and clear access to most of the Algarve.

The N2 is Portugal’s longest road. From Faro, it’s a short journey to the Ruínas Romans de Milreu, and São Brás de Alport, and if you keep going this road will eventually take you to Northern Portugal.
The N125 is located closely to Faro Airport and offers access to the Algarve in both directions, including the beautiful Loulé and beachside Albufeira.
The A22 stretches from Bensafrim, near Lagos, to the Spanish border. Faro Airport is situated about halfway, providing convenient and clear access to most of the Algarve.

How to get from Faro Airport to Lagos

It takes just over an hour to drive from Faro Airport to Lagos, known for its medieval fort, marina and beautiful sandy beach, Meia Praia.

Leave the airport and join the N125-10, and then take IC4 north-west.
Pick up the A22 and stay on this dual carriageway to Junction 1. (Toll road)
Leave the A22 and head south towards N125 and Lagos.
At the N125 roundabout take the third exit and follow signs for Lagos town centre.

How to get from Faro Airport to Lisbon

Lisbon is just a two hour 30-minute drive from Faro. Leave the car hire lot at Faro Airport towards the N125-10. Merge onto the IC4 toward Loulé/A22/Espanha/ Portimão and then onto the A22 to Lisboa. Then, just follow the A2 to Avenue Fontes Pereira de Melo is Lisboa, following signs for Campo dos Mártires da Pátria.

A quick guide to Faro

Best hotels in Faro

3HB Faro

R. Vasco da Gama 33, 8000-442 Faro

Just off a cobble-stone street near Faro’s Old Town is the 3HB Faro, a chic five-star hotel ideal for a stylish city break. It’s only 8-minutes from Faro Cathedral and close to other attractions like the Algarve Regional Museum. Or, if you want a lounging day inside, there’s a rooftop terrace, indoor and outdoor pool, full-service spa, as well as two restaurants, and bar lounges.

Sunlight House B&B

R. Drive. Francisco Lázaro Cortes 11, Faro

Sunlight House B&B is a quaint four-star option for those looking for something homier. There’s a balcony dining area, and it’s a short, scenic stroll to the Ria Formosa Lagoon. Enjoy this comfortable getaway on the fringe of Faro’s historic centre.

Hotel Faro & Beach Club

Praça Dom Francisco Gomes 2, 8000-168 Faro

This four-star hotel is just a minute from Faro’s famed waterfront, and with convenient access to Faro train station. Hotel Faro is perfectly placed for those looking for a maritime moment or travel to other cities in the Algarve. With bright, modern rooms, complimentary breakfast, a stylish spa and a chic hammam room, this upmarket hotel has all you need for a relaxing city break.

Best restaurants in Faro

Pigs & Cows

R. Baptista Lopes 57, 8000-225 Faro

Pigs & Cows describe their space as one for epicureans, or those who aren’t in a rush and love to savour the taste of excellent cuisine. Their Franco-Portuguese roots are evident in every meal, but there’s no fixed menu. Expect simple dishes elegantly elaborated on, European and exotic flavours, finished with a sophisticated ambiance.

Tertulia Algarvia

Praça Dom Afonso III 15, 8000-167 Faro

Tertulia Algarvia is a restaurant that promotes the history, traditions, and cuisine of the Algarve. It’s a friendly, community-centric restaurant with cooking classes, crafts workshops, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You can expect a particular penchant for maritime masterpieces, including Octopus Tentacles, Lobster, and Cataplana dishes.

l’Osteria

Praça Alexandre Herculano 21, 8000-159 Faro

l’Osteria is an Italian eatery, particularly proud of their classic desert dishes such as tiramisu, or panna cotta. Enjoy a comforting, romantic dish cosied up next to the fireplace, or tuck-away for lunch with warming dishes like Carbonara.

Best things to do in Faro

Ria Foromsa Lagoon

Ria Foromsa Lagoon

The Ria Foromsa Lagoon formed from a series of coastal, barrier islands, offering scenic vistas and exotic hikes across a clear blue, natural lagoon. It’s perfect for a great day out and just minutes outside Faro city.

Arco da Vila

R. da Misericórdia 8, 8000-269 Faro

Visit the neoclassical redesigned Arco da Vila, old Faro’s waterside gateway. It’s a strikingly beautiful, classical monument that speaks to the history of the Algarve’s capital, that can complement any jaunt into the old city.

Milreu Roman Remains

8005-411 Estoi

Ten minutes outside of Faro lies the skeleton of old roman ruins, a hillside history lesson laid bare beneath the Algarve’s skies. Explore villas and the inner workings of Roman baths, with much of their core foundations and mosaic tiles still fully intact. Trace the anchient world and its layers of history, as you unearth the ruins and explore one of the most prominent and well-preserved pieces of Roman occupation in the Algarve.

FAQs about car hire

Can I hire a car from Hertz at Faro Airport?

Can I hire a car one way from Faro Airport?

Can I get a flexible car hire, or cancel after I book a car at Faro Airport?

Are there any specific requirements to hire a car from Hertz at Faro Airport?

Is it possible to return my Hertz rental car to a different location from origin?

How can I cancel or modify my booking with Hertz Car Rental at Faro Airport?

What is the procedure for collecting and returning a car with Hertz at Faro Airport?

Can I check in online for my Hertz rental at Faro Airport?

How can I extend my rental duration at Faro Airport?

Does Hertz offer after-hours returns at Faro Airport?

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