Faro Taxi
Getting a taxi in Faro is easy and they are especially useful if you want to avoid public transport when travelling between the stunning resorts, towns, and cities in the Algarve. If you prioritise comfort and want to save time, taking a Faro taxi is the best way to travel. You can hail one in the street, walk to the nearest taxi rank, call a local company, or download a taxi app.
Depending on your group’s size, you can choose between 4-seater taxis and 8-seater minivans. Official Faro taxis are usually black with green/teal roofs and some are beige. They have a yellow and black ‘TAXI’ roof sign describing the respective tariff and all drivers must display their ID inside the vehicle.
Regarding prices, drivers must adhere to strict guidelines and use a taximeter to calculate the cost of the journey. This means that even airport taxis don’t usually offer fixed rates for the drive into the city centre of Faro.
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How much is a taxi in Faro?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARO CITY TO RIA FORMOSA NATURAL PARK | 11 € | 13 € | 10 MIN |
| FARO AIRPORT TO CITY | 15 € | 18 € | 10 MIN |
| FARO TO ALBUFEIRA | 40 € | 48 € | 40 MIN |
| FARO TO LAGOS | 85 € | 98 € | 1 H 5 MIN |
| FARO TO VILAMOURA | 30 € | 35 € | 32 MIN |
| FARO TO PORTIMAO | 65 € | 77 € | 52 MIN |
Faro taxi prices
Taxis in Faro and across the Algarve calculate fares using a taximeter, with rates regulated by the Portuguese government. This means your fare depends on the time of day, distance travelled, etc. There are two rates, Rate 1 is for rides during the day and Rate 2 is for rides between 21:00 and 06:00, as well as on weekends and public holidays.
Fares are calculated as follows:
Rate 1: Weekdays 06:00-21:00
- Base fare – €3.25
- Price/km – €0.94
- Taxi idle/waiting fee – €0.25 per minute
Rate 2: Weekdays 21:00-06:00, weekends and holidays
- Base fare – €3.90
- Price/km – €1.13
- Taxi idle/waiting fee – €0.25 per minute
Surcharges
- Use of taxi boot/roof rack – €1.60
- Transporting pets – €1.60
- Requesting a taxi by telephone – €0.80
*If there are tolls along your route, the cost will be added to your final fare.
To give you an idea of Faro taxi prices, a 10-minute taxi from Faro Airport to the city centre costs no more than €15 during the day and €18 at night. Likewise, a taxi from Faro to Albufeira is priced at €40 during the day and €48 at nighttime.
If you’d rather secure a fixed fare instead of relying on the uncertainty of the taximeter, several private hire vehicle services offer transfers at fixed prices. Just make sure you agree upon the final price in advance. It’s worth noting that set rates can be more expensive than metered prices.
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How to get a taxi in Faro
Taking a taxi in Faro couldn’t be easier. You can hail one from the street if the ‘TAXI’ sign on top is lit up green. This indicates the vehicle is free. All you have to do is wave your hand to the driver and hop in.
Alternatively, taxi ranks can be found at all the city’s main tourist spots, bus and train stations, the airport, and major hotels. Most ranks usually have both sedans and minivans waiting in line, although it’s always best to book in advance if you want to ensure a larger vehicle. Once at a rank, simply wait in line until it’s your turn to take a cab and then get in the next available taxi at the front of the line.
How to get a taxi from Faro Airport
Getting a taxi at Faro Airport is effortless, as the taxi rank is directly outside the terminal on the arrivals level. Once you’ve cleared baggage claim and passed through your gate, just follow the taxi signs out of the building and you’ll see black taxis with turquoise roofs lined up under a large structure right in front of you. Taxis for up to 4 or 8 passengers are available 24/7 from the airport taxi rank.
How to get a taxi from Faro Train Station
If you’re arriving at Faro Train Station or simply need to hop in a taxi from the city centre, there is a taxi stand right outside Faro Station, on Largo da Estação Road. As you exit the train station from the front, you will see a line of different-sized black and turquoise taxis suitable for groups of 4 or 8 people.
How to get a taxi from Faro Bus Station
Plenty of tourists arrive in Faro by bus from popular Algarve destinations such as Albufeira and Alvor. The bus station is called Terminal Rodoviário Faro and is located on Av. da República. Luckily, taxis often wait outside Senses – Cocktail & Wine Bar just up the road. As you exit the bus station onto the road, turn right and walk until you see a line of taxis.
How to get a taxi from Faro Marina
Faro’s charming marina is a popular attraction and conveniently close to the main hotels as well as other sights such as the Jardim Manuel Bivar and the Arco da Vila. As you stand with the marina behind you, you’ll see a historical monument with a taxi rank on the small road in front of it. In case there are no taxis at the rank, you can still spot it as the words ‘TAXI’ are written on the road in white.
Best Faro taxi apps
If you don’t want to waste time searching for a taxi on the street, you can download a Faro taxi app. Taxi apps provide added peace of mind with features like fare estimations and GPS tracking. However, it’s worth mentioning that most drivers using these apps around Faro and other cities in the Algarve often only accept rides within their city.
Nevertheless, ride-hailing giants such as Uber and Bolt operate in various destinations throughout Portugal, including cities and resorts in the Algarve.
For rides to and from Faro International Airport, it’s more convenient to pre-book your airport taxi to secure competitive fixed fares, flight monitoring, and meet-and-greet services. With a reliable provider such as Welcome Pickups, you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for and your trained English-speaking driver will be on time and ready to help you with whatever you need.
Useful Faro taxi numbers
As most taxi app drivers don’t accept city-to-city rides, calling a local Faro taxi number is another alternative to arrange a pickup. Plus, if you don’t have internet access abroad or simply don’t want to download an app, calling a local company is the easiest solution.
You can either call a taxi yourself, using one of the numbers below or ask hotel, restaurant, or bar staff to call a taxi on your behalf.
Faro taxi numbers:
- Radio Taxis De Faro – +351 289 895 795
- Faro Central Taxis – +351 915 191 911
- Formosa Taxi – +351 910 451 564
These companies will pick you up from any location around the city, which is especially helpful when you’re travelling late at night or during bad weather. Keep in mind that there is a €0.80 call-out charge.
Booking your Faro taxi in advance
During the busy summer months, queueing at a taxi rank or waiting for your radio taxi to arrive can be time-consuming. Why waste precious moments of your vacation organising transport when you can book your Faro taxi in advance and save yourself the hassle?
Booking in advance with a reliable company like Welcome Pickups gets you competitive fixed prices, 24/7 customer support, and a trained English-speaking driver you can rely on.
Faro taxi tips
- Taxis in Faro can take up to 4 passengers or 8 passengers. However, it’s best to book in advance to guarantee a larger vehicle.
- Faro taxi prices have a base fare of €3.25 during the day, which includes your first 1.8 km of travel. The starting fare for night rides between 21:00 and 06:00 is €3.90.
- Make sure your driver resets the taximeter to the base fare before beginning your journey.
- If you need to use the taxi baggage compartment or roof rack to store your luggage, the driver may apply a €1.60 surcharge.
- The luggage surcharge does not apply to wheelchairs or other equipment for passengers with reduced mobility, pushchairs, and prams.
- You can bring your pet in a Faro taxi, as long as you have an appropriate box and pay a €1.60 surcharge.
- Some taxis in Faro accept card payments, however, most do not. It’s best to carry some cash in the local currency just in case (€).
- Faro taxi drivers don’t always carry change for notes larger than €20, so be sure to carry coins with you.
- If you believe your driver is taking a longer route, check your location on Google Maps.
- All Faro taxi drivers are required to supply a receipt upon request by law.
- Taxi drivers don’t always speak fluent English so it’s best to write down the address of your final destination to avoid any miscommunication.
- Although tipping is not customary, taxis in Faro have grown accustomed to receiving tips from tourists. You can give 5%-10% of the final fare or simply round it up.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis in Faro
Unfortunately, local taxis in Faro don’t have the equipment or space needed to be wheelchair accessible. However, you can call a local company that provides fully equipped wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
The top-rated companies that provide vehicles complete with ramps and electronic lifts are Yellowfish Transfers (+351 919 150 078) and MBA Travel (+351 289 543 006).
Faro taxi safety and complaints
On the whole, taxis in Faro are safe and drivers generally adhere to the regulations put in place by the Portuguese government. However, there is always a chance you may run into a rude driver or someone who may try to overcharge or scam you.
If this does happen, be sure to ask for your receipt, note down your driver’s ID and taxi numbers and then report it to the local police or the taxi company you booked with.