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Compare car rental at Faro AirportBlue Valley Car Hire are an independent company offering low cost car hire in the Algarve and other locations in Portugal at highly competitive internet rental prices. Use our online booking engine to compare quotes from the leading rental companies in Portugal.
CDW InsuranceCDW insurance covers the hirer in the event of theft or damage to the vehicle. Some quotes have a CDW excess i.e. an amount for which the hirer may be liable in the event of theft/damage. When you get a quote check the Rate Details for information about what is covered by the insurance policy. Look for deals that offer "Inclusive No Excess" for zero excess CDW insurance protection.
See our CDW insurance cover page for more details or call us on UK number 07814394932.
Car Collection at Faro AirportAll of our vehicle suppliers are located at Faro Airport, so there are no airport transfers. Cars are collected and dropped off in Car Park 4 to the front of the arrivals/departure terminal (around a 2-3 minute walk). This is where you collect and return the keys and sign the rental contract.
Fuel PolicyIn Portugal as with Spain, some of our cheaper quotes may have a collect full/return empty fuel policy. Please check the fuel policy in the Rate Details link on the quote. Collect at Faro / Drop-Off at LisbonSome of our vehicle suppliers offer vehicle collection at Faro and drop-off at an alternative location e.g. Lisbon. Alternatively, if you would like to collect your rental car at an alternative location such as Lisbon Airport, Porto or Beja, type the name of the preferred pick-up location into the form above, or call us on 07814394932
PricingIn the Algarve, as with most holiday destinations, rental vehicle prices are highest in the busy summer months. Booking in advance is also advisable to get the best deals, particularly for larger vehicles such as estate cars, 7 seaters and minibuses. The prices tend to be lower if you book early, as the larger vehicles are often fully booked in the summer and in school holidays.
Driving In Portugal (updated with A22 toll road advice)For some general advice on driving in Portugal, including information on the new A22 toll road, please see our Algarve driving page. |
Algarve Tourist AttractionsThere are some suggestions of places to visit in the Algarve including the major resorts in our Algarve Guide. Places of interest closer to Faro are suggested in our Faro Guide. There are a few ideas of things to do in the Algarve including popular tourist attractions here.
Algarve Climate
The Algarve has a mediterranean climate with hot summers, and very mild winters. From mid-May to mid-September the Algarve has almost constant sunshine with temperatures peaking at around 27-30 degrees Celsius. Spring and autumn are mainly sunny with the odd rainy day with maximum temperatures low to mid 20s Celsius. In winter there will be a rainy days, but there are plenty of warm sunny days with temperatures peaking at around 17-19 degrees Celsius.
Algarve AccommodationIf you are looking for somewhere to stay, we can recommend the following Algarve rental apartments.
Algarve PricesThe Algarve generally offers excellent value for money, especially if you shop around. In the peak summer months (July to early Sept) flights and accommodation will be expensive, and many will find these months too hot, so if you can travel outside these months you will get better value for your money. Eating out is generally good value in the Algarve - expect to pay € 10 to € 15 per head for a 2 course meal with a bottle of wine included - check prices before you eat out, and expect to pay more at restaurants located in marinas and on the beach front. There are many good fish restaurants throughout the Algarve, it is worth checking TripAdvisor for reviews before you travel.
The wines of Portugal offer excellent value and quality - the Alentejo region of Portugal produces quality red wines such as Adega de Borba for around € 4, and the green wines (Vinho Verde) are a slightly sparkling white wine which is very refreshing on a hot day. You can expect to pay as little as € 5 for a reasonable quality bottle of house wine in many restaurants. If you are a smoker, cigarettes prices are relatively cheap in the Algarve (a little over € 4 per packet, some brands are nearer € 3.50).
For new visitors to the Algarve region of Portugal, here are some useful Portuguese Phrases. 
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