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Keddy by Europcar is the value, online-focused arm of Europcar – a budget way into a major's fleet at Faro, with economy cars from around €12–22/day ($13–$24) in low season. The big 2026 plus: the A22 Via do Infante became toll-free, so driving the Algarve from Faro costs nothing in tolls. This guide covers Keddy in Faro, the real prices, how it compares, and the practical tips for driving the Algarve.
Keddy is Europcar's value brand – cheaper rates from the same fleet, with a more self-service process.
Faro Airport (FAO) is the Algarve's gateway and a big, competitive market, keeping prices low outside peak summer. Expect roughly the following in 2026:
Average Daily Rates in Faro by Season
Booked 4–6 weeks in advance, prices in EUR
| Season | Manual Economy | Manual Compact | Automatic Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (Nov–Feb) | €12–22 | €16–28 | €28–42 |
| Shoulder (Mar–May, Oct) | €20–32 | €26–40 | €40–56 |
| Peak (Jun–Sep) | €34–52 | €42–62 | €58–85 |
With the A22 now toll-free, your only running cost around the Algarve is fuel.
Estimated rental cost by trip length
from €12/day
Illustrative — daily rate × days at the lowest 2026 starting price; real prices vary by season & demand.
Faro Rental Budget Calculator
Compare live Faro car rental prices →Rate prefilled with the lowest low-season economy rate; change it for your dates.
Keddy by Europcar offers cheaper rates drawn from Europcar's fleet, with a leaner, more self-service experience. You get the reassurance of a major's cars and network at a lower price – in exchange for a more bare-bones counter process and stricter fuel/deposit terms.
Keddy is collected via the Europcar desk/area at Faro Airport; confirm the exact pickup point, deposit and card requirement. Read the fuel and insurance terms carefully (Keddy can be stricter on fuel), decline cover you don't want, and document the car at pickup.
The subject of this guide – a cheaper route into Europcar's fleet at Faro. Best if you want a low price and don't mind a leaner process. Check the fuel policy and deposit when booking.
The full-service parent – a bit more per day but a smoother counter and clearer terms. Compare it against Keddy's all-in price.
A well-rated Portuguese brand with a strong Algarve presence that often undercuts the chains.
The pick for a newer, higher-spec car at Faro. Pricier; decline the counter extras.
Aggressive upsells, fuel and damage disputes, and one of the lowest Trustpilot scores in the industry.
The very cheapest online listings can carry strict fuel rules and excess disputes. Read the fine print or stick with a trusted brand.
Basic CDW with an excess of €1,000–€1,800, blocked on your card (value brands often block more). Tyres, glass and underbody usually excluded.
Super CDW to zero the excess is €14–22/day – €98–154 a week.
Standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) bought before you travel covers the excluded items and refunds any excess charged. Buy it and decline the counter upsell.
Insurance Cost Comparison: 7-Day Algarve Rental
2026 pricing
| Option | Daily Cost | 7-Day Total | Covers Tyres/Glass? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic CDW (included) | €0 | €0 | No |
| Counter Super CDW | €14–22 | €98–154 | Sometimes |
| Third-party excess cover | €4–7 | €28–49 | Yes |
The A22 Via do Infante became toll-free in 2025, so the Algarve's main motorway now costs nothing. The N125 coast road is also free but slower. You'd only pay tolls on the A2 toward Lisbon.
| Route from Faro | Road | Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Faro → Lagos / Albufeira | A22 | Free (since 2025) |
| Faro → Tavira / Spain | A22 | Free (since 2025) |
| Faro → Lisbon | A2 | ~€22 (booth) |
| Petrol / Diesel | – | ~€1.92 / €1.88 per L |
Faro fills up in summer; automatics go first.
Keddy's base is lower, but compare the total with insurance and fuel rules.
Cheaper and more available than automatics.
Buy third-party excess cover beforehand.
Value brands more often use full-to-empty.
Refuel near Faro before drop-off.
A graceful old town on the Gilão river, gateway to the Ria Formosa islands.
The busy heart of the Algarve's beach scene.
Golden cliffs, grottoes and the best boat trips in the west.
The Moorish castle town and the cool green mountains above the coast.
The lagoon nature park and its fishing-town markets.
Keddy is Europcar's value, online-focused brand. You get cars from Europcar's fleet at a lower price, in exchange for a leaner, more self-service process and sometimes stricter fuel and deposit terms.
Yes, if you want a low base price and don't mind a bare-bones counter. Compare its all-in cost (with insurance and fuel rules) against standard Europcar – sometimes the parent is barely more for a smoother experience.
No longer on the main motorway. The A22 became toll-free in 2025, so Algarve driving costs nothing in tolls. You'd only pay on the A2 if you drive up to Lisbon.
Keddy is collected via the Europcar desk/area at Faro Airport (FAO). Confirm the exact pickup point and deposit when booking.
Low-season manual economy cars start at €12–22/day ($13–$24). Shoulder season is €20–32/day and peak summer €34–52/day, with automatics more.
It's cheaper to buy standalone excess insurance (€4–7/day) before you travel than the counter Super CDW (€14–22/day). Third-party cover also includes tyres, glass and underbody – useful with value brands.
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Last updated: June 2026. Prices and policies change – always verify directly with the rental company.
