The Region of Algarve Mini Guide
The Algarve is the most southern region of Portugal and has 16 municipalities and the capital of the region is Faro.
The main airport for this region is Faro International, in the region’s capital and there are buses which run from outside the airport to the local bus terminal. In addition to this service, the nearest train station is just a short drive away from the airport by car or taxi. The bus service in the Algarve is a national service and there are express coaches to the main cities. Also, the train network runs from the east to the west of The Algarve. There is a wide selection of car hire options in Faro Airport, so why not contact us and our team will be more than happy to assist you with your car hire plans.
Cheapest car hire in Algarve
Renault Clio
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 8.84 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 61.89 EUR from 20/03/2023
Peugeot 208
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 9.87 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 69.12 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 9.87 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 69.12 EUR from 20/03/2023
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 10.54 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 73.82 EUR from 20/03/2023
Fiat Panda
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 10.54 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 73.82 EUR from 20/03/2023
Opel Adam
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 10.85 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 75.96 EUR from 20/03/2023
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 11.31 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 79.17 EUR from 20/03/2023
Ford Focus
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 11.37 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 79.61 EUR from 20/03/2023
Peugeot 108
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 11.61 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 81.28 EUR from 20/03/2023
Porsche Taycan
4 Adults, 5 Doors
From 463.18 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 3242.30 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Rav4 Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 64.19 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 449.37 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 24.95 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 174.65 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota C-HR Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 42.63 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 298.45 EUR from 20/03/2023
Fiat 500 Convertible
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 27.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 193.71 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 55.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 389.99 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 55.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 389.99 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 55.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 389.99 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 55.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 389.99 EUR from 20/03/2023
-
Algarve car hire special offers
We currently have 7 special offers for car rental in Algarve including;
-
10% off
This special price is inclusive of a 10% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
21% off
This special price is inclusive of a 21% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
22% off
This special price is inclusive of a 22% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
23% off
This special price is inclusive of a 23% discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
Pre-Registration available
For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
Self-Service Pick-up
A Self-Service Pick-Up means you can skip the queues and stay safe through a contactless collection all with Zero Excess and extended cover. Registration is needed to avail of this service available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €100.36 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €112.09 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €116.51 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
-
This price includes a special discount
This special price is inclusive of a €13.37 discount. Discount is based on standard rate from the car hire agent available from
ALAMO, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY.
Useful to know about Algarve
- The name Algarve originates from an Arabic word (al gharb) which translates as "the west".
- The region is home to the Algarve Tiger also known as the Iberian Lynx which is near to facing extinction.
- Over half of the 140 species of butterfly that reside in Portugal have been recorded in the Algarve region and it is home to a number of very rare and endangered species.
- There are over thirty golf courses in the Algarve area.
- In 2011 the Blue Flag was awarded to 69 beaches in the Algarve area for the quality of water, cleanliness, parking places, lifeguards and other services.
Popular car hire destinations in Algarve
Best car rental companies in Algarve
9.1
No.1: KEDDY BY EUROPCAR,
based on 1224 reviews
29 min (average wait time)
8.8
No.2: ENTERPRISE,
based on 201 reviews
31 min (average wait time)
8.6
No.3: HERTZ,
based on 363 reviews
4 min (average wait time)
Algarve car hire information
-
€ 61.88
Average price:
(per week)
-
€ 8.84
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Algarve
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 40 |
---|
February | € 32 |
---|
March | € 33 |
---|
April | € 53 |
---|
May | € 48 |
---|
June | € 56 |
---|
July | € 110 |
---|
August | € 91 |
---|
September | € 64 |
---|
October | € 55 |
---|
November | € 40 |
---|
December | € 47 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 30 |
---|
February | € 24 |
---|
March | € 35 |
---|
April | € 34 |
---|
May | € 31 |
---|
June | € 36 |
---|
July | € 74 |
---|
August | € 66 |
---|
September | € 46 |
---|
October | € 40 |
---|
November | € 29 |
---|
December | € 35 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 83 |
---|
February | € 73 |
---|
March | € 76 |
---|
April | € 101 |
---|
May | € 102 |
---|
June | € 116 |
---|
July | € 202 |
---|
August | € 163 |
---|
September | € 126 |
---|
October | € 107 |
---|
November | € 87 |
---|
December | € 110 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 63 |
---|
February | € 51 |
---|
March | € 48 |
---|
April | € 75 |
---|
May | € 68 |
---|
June | € 72 |
---|
July | € 172 |
---|
August | € 152 |
---|
September | € 88 |
---|
October | € 86 |
---|
November | € 59 |
---|
December | € 74 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 130 |
---|
February | € 126 |
---|
March | € 130 |
---|
April | € 166 |
---|
May | € 161 |
---|
June | € 170 |
---|
July | € 201 |
---|
August | € 198 |
---|
September | € 175 |
---|
October | € 144 |
---|
November | € 127 |
---|
December | € 182 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 25 |
---|
February | € 21 |
---|
March | € 20 |
---|
April | € 34 |
---|
May | € 28 |
---|
June | € 32 |
---|
July | € 73 |
---|
August | € 60 |
---|
September | € 42 |
---|
October | € 35 |
---|
November | € 26 |
---|
December | € 31 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 92 |
---|
February | € 73 |
---|
March | € 83 |
---|
April | € 105 |
---|
May | € 94 |
---|
June | € 104 |
---|
July | € 199 |
---|
August | € 164 |
---|
September | € 119 |
---|
October | € 113 |
---|
November | € 86 |
---|
December | € 127 |
---|
Item | Percent |
---|
January | € 40 |
---|
February | € 32 |
---|
March | € 31 |
---|
April | € 55 |
---|
May | € 45 |
---|
June | € 56 |
---|
July | € 129 |
---|
August | € 104 |
---|
September | € 66 |
---|
October | € 57 |
---|
November | € 39 |
---|
December | € 45 |
---|
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Algarve
How much does car hire in Algarve cost?
Car hire in Algarve costs as little as €8.80 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Economy class vehicle is €78.60 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €1493.30 per day from SURPRICE for a Toyota Yaris.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Algarve?
15 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Algarve, including DOLLAR, THRIFTY, RHODIUM, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Algarve?
None of the car hire companies in Algarve are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Algarve?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Keddy by Europcar EMEA Corporate has the highest customer rating for car hire in Algarve with a score of 9.1/10
with Enterprise EMEA Franchise rated second best with a score of 8.8/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Algarve?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Algarve is €79.61 per week from CENTAURO.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Algarve?
The cheapest car hire company in Algarve is SURPRICE, with prices for a Economy class car such as the Renault Clio available from as little as €61.88 per week.
How much is fuel in Algarve?
You can expect to pay €1.659/ltr of petrol and €1.597/ltr of diesel in Algarve. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Algarve?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Algarve with leading car hire companies such as ALAMO, AVIS, BUDGET, CAEL, CENTAURO, ENTERPRISE, EUROPCAR, EUROPCAR PREMIUM PICKUP, GOLDCAR, GUERIN, HERTZ, HERTZ DREAM COLLECTION, KEDDY BY EUROPCAR, KEY N GO, OK MOBILITY, SIXT, SURPRICE, TURISPRIME as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Algarve?
We can arrange Compact, Compact Elite, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Mini, Oversize, Premium, Special, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars in Algarve.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Algarve?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Algarve, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Algarve is €134.13 per week from CENTAURO for a Fiat 500 Convertible.
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Algarve?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Algarve at the moment, however SURPRICE rates start from just €61.88 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €61.88 from SURPRICE in Faro - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Algarve?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Algarve is €61.60 per week with an average price of €550.20 per week across all car hire companies.
System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException (0x80131904): Conversion failed when converting the varchar value '0:10446:249911' to data type int.
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection, Action`1 wrapCloseInAction)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj, Boolean callerHasConnectionLock, Boolean asyncClose)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.TryRun(RunBehavior runBehavior, SqlCommand cmdHandler, SqlDataReader dataStream, BulkCopySimpleResultSet bulkCopyHandler, TdsParserStateObject stateObj, Boolean& dataReady)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataReader.TryConsumeMetaData()
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataReader.get_MetaData()
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.FinishExecuteReader(SqlDataReader ds, RunBehavior runBehavior, String resetOptionsString, Boolean isInternal, Boolean forDescribeParameterEncryption, Boolean shouldCacheForAlwaysEncrypted)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.RunExecuteReaderTds(CommandBehavior cmdBehavior, RunBehavior runBehavior, Boolean returnStream, Boolean async, Int32 timeout, Task& task, Boolean asyncWrite, Boolean inRetry, SqlDataReader ds, Boolean describeParameterEncryptionRequest)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.RunExecuteReader(CommandBehavior cmdBehavior, RunBehavior runBehavior, Boolean returnStream, String method, TaskCompletionSource`1 completion, Int32 timeout, Task& task, Boolean& usedCache, Boolean asyncWrite, Boolean inRetry)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.RunExecuteReader(CommandBehavior cmdBehavior, RunBehavior runBehavior, Boolean returnStream, String method)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.ExecuteReader(CommandBehavior behavior, String method)
at System.Data.Common.DbDataAdapter.FillInternal(DataSet dataset, DataTable[] datatables, Int32 startRecord, Int32 maxRecords, String srcTable, IDbCommand command, CommandBehavior behavior)
at System.Data.Common.DbDataAdapter.Fill(DataSet dataSet, Int32 startRecord, Int32 maxRecords, String srcTable, IDbCommand command, CommandBehavior behavior)
at System.Data.Common.DbDataAdapter.Fill(DataSet dataSet, String srcTable)
at CMSWebParts_MyWebParts_ReviewCitySEOV1.getReviewSEOV1(String pvCT_ID, String NodeID)
at CMSWebParts_MyWebParts_ReviewCitySEOV1.populateReviewSeoV1(String CT_ID, String NodeID)
at CMSWebParts_MyWebParts_ReviewCitySEOV1.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
ClientConnectionId:7e1d4e16-88d9-4934-8abd-81aeac809f1f
Error Number:245,State:1,Class:16
Page_Load: CT_ID:71 NodeID:15677 pvCT_ID:71 NodeID:15677 DECLARE @CountryKeyword varchar(200), @CountryCode varchar(50),@DocumentPageTitle varchar(200), @DocumentPageDescription varchar(2000),@CT_ID int SELECT @DocumentPageTitle = DocumentPageTitle,@DocumentPageDescription = DocumentPageDescription from CMS_Document where DocumentNodeID =15677 SELECT Top 1 @CountryKeyword = CountryKeyword, @CountryCode = CountryCode from CONTENT_MenuItem where BookingEngineLocationID=71 SELECT Top 1 @CT_ID = BookingEngineLocationID from CONTENT_MenuItem where BookingEngineLocationID=71 Declare @TotalReviews varchar(200), @higest_rating float, @cheapest_price float, @CheapestVendor varchar(200),@expensive_price float, @offercount int; SET @TotalReviews = (select SUM(Total) as TotalReviews from[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].Review R where R.CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID and RecordDateTimeDt = (select MAX(RecordDateTimeDt) from[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].Review R where R.CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID)) SET @higest_rating = ( SELECT TOP 1 X.higest_rate * 2 as higest_rate FROM ( SELECT VendorName,CAST(overall AS decimal(5, 1)) AS higest_rate, CartrawlerCode FROM[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[Review] WHERE CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID AND overall IS NOT NULL GROUP BY VendorName, overall, CartrawlerCode ) X ORDER BY CartrawlerCode, CAST(X.higest_rate AS decimal(5, 1)) DESC) SET @cheapest_price = ( SELECT CONVERT(Numeric(19, 2), min(computeddailyrate)) best_price FROM[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[LocationVehicleV3] where CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID and vehiclematrixcategory<>'' and vehiclematrixcategory is not null and vehiclematrixcategory<> 'NULL' and RecordDateTimeDt = (select MAX(RecordDateTimeDt) from [cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[LocationVehicleV3] where CartrawlerCode=@CT_ID)) SET @CheapestVendor = ( select TOP 1 VendorShortName FROM[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[ExtLocationVehicleV1] WHERE CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID AND RecordDateTimeDt = (select MAX(RecordDateTimeDt) from[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[ExtLocationVehicleV1] where CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID ) order by computeddailyrate ) SET @expensive_price = ( SELECT TOP 1 CONVERT(Numeric(19,2),X.ComputedDailyRate) as expensive_price FROM ( SELECT [Expr1], MAX(ComputedDailyRate) as ComputedDailyRate, CountryCode, RecordDateTime, CountryName FROM [cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[LocationVehicleV2] group by [Expr1], CountryCode, RecordDateTime, RecordDateTimeDt, CountryName, CartrawlerCode HAVING (CountryCode= @CountryCode or CountryName = @CountryCode) AND ISNULL([Expr1], '') <> '' and CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID and RecordDateTimeDt = (select MAX(RecordDateTimeDt) from[cartrawler_v2].[dbo].[LocationVehicleV2] where(CountryCode= @CountryCode or CountryName = @CountryCode) and CartrawlerCode = @CT_ID) ) X ORDER BY X.ComputedDailyRate desc ) SET @offercount = (SELECT FLOOR(RAND() *(100-5+1))+5) SELECT @TotalReviews as TotalReviews, ratingavailable = CASE when @higest_rating is not null then @TotalReviews ELSE 0 END , higest_rating = CASE when @higest_rating is not null then @higest_rating ELSE 0 END , @cheapest_price as cheapest_price,@CheapestVendor as CheapestVendor, @expensive_price as expensive_price, @offercount as offercount,@DocumentPageTitle as DocumentPageTitle,@DocumentPageDescription as DocumentPageDescription
Information about the car hire agents in Algarve
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Algarve
-
Europcar (tel: 351 289 818726)
-
Budget (tel: 351 289 810 120)
-
Guerin (tel: +351 289 800 883)
-
Discovery (tel: 00351 966 861 657)
-
Yes (tel: 00351 969 787 039, 00351 969 777 854 or 00351 967 779 347 )
-
Avis (tel: 351 289 810 120)
-
Thrifty (tel: 351219426300)
-
Drive on holidays (tel: 00351 96 224 74 04)
-
Cael (tel: +351 911 048 197)
-
Goldcar (tel: (+351) 211 451 595)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Algarve
-
Europcar (AEROPORTO DE FARO APT.2024, FARO, 8005-999)
-
Budget (Aeroporto Faro, Faro, 8000 124)
-
Guerin (Faro Airport, Aeroporto de Faro, Faro, 8001-701)
-
Discovery (Arrivals Hall, Faro Airport, Faro - Airport)
-
Yes (Faro Airport - Park P4, 150 meters from the terminal, Faro)
-
Avis (Aeroporto Faro, Faro, 8000 124)
Car hire company ratings in
Algarve
-
Keddy by Europcar EMEA: Rated 9.1/10 from 7 reviews
-
Enterprise EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.8/10 from 18 reviews
-
Hertz EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.6/10 from 15 reviews
-
Guerin: Rated 8.5/10 from 146 reviews
-
Auto Rent - Rent a Car: Rated 8.5/10 from 590 reviews
-
FLIZZR Franchise: Rated 8.2/10 from 10 reviews