I-VII 07:00 – 22:00
Avis at Faro Airport is an in-terminal, brand-name option rated about 7.9/10 across more than 2,300 reviews, with the desk in the arrivals hall on the right as you exit baggage reclaim, open 7am to 11pm daily with 24-hour drop-off. Cars are typically clean and as-reserved, and pickup is quick; the main cautions are the usual price-versus-quote checks and declining the counter upsell. Deals start low in the off-season.
Walk to the Avis desk in the arrivals hall, on the right as you exit baggage reclaim – no shuttle. Friendly, speedy counter and clean cars in most reviews; check the final price matches your quote and skip the upsell.
Avis Faro – how it scores
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Rates include basic CDW with a large excess blocked on your card. Pre-book stand-alone excess insurance before travelling – it is cheaper than the counter waiver and refunds your excess directly. Bring the policy and a credit card in the main driver name, photograph the car at pickup and return, and decline the counter upsell.
The A22 (Via do Infante), the Algarve's main east-west motorway, has been toll-free since January 2025, so driving between Faro, Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos and the Spanish border costs nothing in tolls. Faro Airport (FAO) is the regional hub with in-terminal rental desks; the region drives on the right and roads are good and easy.
Real 7-day cost guide (economy, peak)
| Item | Typical |
|---|---|
| Economy car, 7 days | from ~€150–300 ($165–330) |
| Pickup | in-terminal, no shuttle |
| Excess (pre-booked cover) | ~€4–7/day |
Estimated rental cost by trip length
from €15/day
Illustrative — daily rate × days at the lowest 2026 starting price; real prices vary by season & demand.
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Yes – the Avis desk is in the arrivals hall, on the right as you exit baggage reclaim, so you walk to it with no shuttle.
Faro Avis operates from 7am to 11pm, seven days a week, and offers 24-hour drop-off.
It rates about 7.9/10 across more than 2,300 reviews, with clean, as-reserved cars and quick service in most reviews.
Economy cars typically run €150–300 ($165–330) for a peak week; off-season deals start much lower. Compare live prices.
Check the charged price matches your quote and decline the counter upsell; pre-book excess insurance instead.
No – the A22 has been toll-free since January 2025.
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Last updated: August 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
