The best Faro Airport taxi service
Portugal’s sprawling southern coastline is a region blessed with stunning sandy beaches, soaring cliffs, mouthwatering seafood and quaint villages. Over 4 million visitors flock to the Algarve every year, with the charming city of Faro acting as a gateway to regional favourites such as Lagos and Albufeira.
Imagine this: stepping off the plane at Faro Airport, strolling through baggage claim and making your way directly to a private vehicle, reserved just for you. Well, with a Faro Airport taxi, this could be your reality. Forget about having to wait in line or navigate public transport and make your way to your hotel in style with a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice transportation company.
As soon as you land at Faro Airport (FAO), your friendly driver will be waiting at the exit terminal to greet you, holding a sign with your name on it. Even if your flight gets delayed, our drivers will be updated with the new arrival time, so you can stop worrying about being stood up at the airport. After meeting with your driver, they will happily assist you with your luggage and guide you to your pre-selected Faro Airport taxi.
During your transfer, your driver will let you in on a few insider tips and tricks to make the most of your vacation and answer any questions you may have about the city. With all your transfer needs taken care of by Welcome Pickups, all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your door-to-door ride.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
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HOW MUCH IS A FARO AIRPORT TAXI
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faro Airport (FAO) to City Centre | 24 € | 27 € | 10 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Albufeira | 44 € | 49 € | 40 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Lagos | 100 € | 110 € | 60 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Algoz | 51 € | 57 € | 34 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Alvor | 75 € | 83 € | 51 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Carvoeiro | 58 € | 63 € | 48 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Portimao | 75 € | 83 € | 49 MIN |
| Faro Airport (FAO) to Vilamoura | 32 € | 42 € | 22 MIN |
Faro Airport taxi prices
Taxis at Faro Airport operate with taximeters, which means your final fare will be based on the distance travelled, time of day, tolls and your final destination. Plus, extra surcharges such as calling for a pickup, tolls, and extra passengers will be added to your final fare. If not knowing ahead of time makes you feel uneasy, you can pre-book your Faro Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups and secure a guaranteed fixed price before you take off.
From our stylish sedans that can accommodate up to 4 passengers to our spacious minivans for up to 8 – our taxi fleet is equipped with modern vehicles to suit all travel needs. For instance, the 10-minute drive in a sedan from Faro Airport to Faro city costs just €24 during the day and €27 at night, whereas a minivan costs €34 and €38 respectively.
Alternatively, you can book a transfer to one of the many popular resorts and towns throughout the Algarve. For example, Albufeira is located 46 km from Faro Airport and the trip lasts about 40 minutes. For a transfer in one of our sedans, you’ll pay €44 during the day and €49 at night, whilst a minivan is priced at €59 and €65.
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Where to get a Faro Airport taxi?
Faro Airport’s taxi rank is located just outside of the terminal in the exterior arrivals area. As you exit arrivals through the doors to the right, you’ll see black taxis with turquoise roofs lined up under the large arrivals structure.
Note that Faro Airport gets very busy during the summer season as the Algarve is an increasingly popular summer holiday destination. To avoid the inevitable queues at the taxi stands, we recommend booking your Faro Airport taxi in advance with a trusted provider like Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Faro Airport
- Faro Airport taxis calculate fares using a taximeter based on the distance travelled, time of day, trip duration, tolls and more. Tariff 1 is for daytime rides, and Tariff 2 is for rides between 21:00 and 06:00.
- There’s a surcharge of €0.80 for booking a taxi via telephone.
- Make sure the taximeter is set to “Tariff 3” when transferring to destinations outside of Faro city such as Vilamoura, Lagos, and Albufeira.
- Make sure your driver resets the taximeter before you start your journey.
- Never accept rides from unlicensed drivers offering rides in the airport terminal.
- Pre-booking a Faro Airport taxi guarantees you a meet and greet, no waiting times, advance payments, reliable English-speaking drivers, and 24/7 customer support.
- Tipping is not expected in Portugal, however, you can round up the fare if you really liked the service.
- Some taxis at Faro Airport accept card payments, however, most do not. It’s best to carry some cash in the local currency just in case (€). We also recommend carrying smaller notes and coins with you as most drivers don’t carry change for notes larger than €20.
- Some taxi drivers may speak English, but this is never guaranteed. We recommend jotting down the address of your hotel or accommodation to avoid any miscommunication.
- If you think you have been scammed or overcharged, simply note down the taxi driver’s name, ID number and the number of your taxi. You can then contact the taxi company or the local police to file a complaint.
A Faro Airport taxi to your hotel
Feeling anxious about finding your way through a foreign city on public transport? No worries, we totally get it. There’s nothing relaxing about it, especially when the station or bus stop is located at a distance from your hotel and you’ve got lots of luggage in tow.
With Welcome Pickups’ seamless transfer service, you can eliminate any unwanted hassle upon your arrival and get transported straight to the doorstep of your hotel. All you have to do is book your personalised Faro Airport taxi in advance and let us worry about the rest. Plus, you’ll unlock our trained English-speaking drivers, 24/7 customer support, travel extras, and mobile app.