Book with Zest Car Rental at Faro Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Faro Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Faro Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Faro Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I hire a car at Faro Airport with Zest Car Rental?
Don’t limit yourself to just one town! Hire a car and discover more. Albufeira is one of the most popular resorts in the Algarve. Both the Old Town and bustling marina are full of character.
Journey to Loule, a fabulous market town. The weekly fair is hugely popular amongst tourists and it has some great historic points of interest, such as the remains of the Arab Castle.
With some of the best golf courses in Europe, there's no better time to hit the fairways whether you're a seasoned pro or absolute beginner. Take your pick from courses such as San Lorenzo in Almancil or Lester's Golf in Vilamoura.
Take a look at our Portugal travel guide for more inspiration.
Collecting your hire car at Faro Airport
Lost? Check out our detailed guide to collecting your hire car at Faro Airport
Whether you choose an on-airport or off-airport car hire provider at Faro, you'll always have a swift and straightfoward service.
We work with Dollar and Hertz who have a desk in the airport terminal. Travelrent, Masterkings, Rent Auto, Drive 4 Fun, and Rent Car 4 Less all operate from the car parks at Faro Airport; they’re just a short walk from the terminal building.
If you prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, Drive on Holidays, Lagorent and Centauro are based off-site and provide a handy shuttle bus service to take you to their depot.
Faro Airport Useful Information
- Airport code: FAO
- Address of airport: 8001-701 Faro
- Faro Airport website: https://www.aeroportofaro.pt
- GPS coordinates: 37.0176° N, 7.9697° W
- Airport telephone: +351 289 800 800
- Nearest petrol station: A Cepsa petrol station is located on the roundabout at the airport entrance.
- Healthcare: British passport holders are entitled to free care in State Hospitals. You should still take your EHIC card. Find about more about EHIC or apply for one here. Make sure you request state funded healthcare, or if you wish to be treated privately, ensure you have adequate travel insurance.
- Faro District Hospital: +351 289 891 100
- Lagos Hospital: +351 282 770 100
- Hospital da Misericórdia de Portimão: +351 282 450 300
- Country dialling code: +351
Faro Airport Surcharge
If you hire with Travelrent, Masterkings, Rent Auto, Drive 4 Fun or Rent Car 4 Less, the ANA levy an airport surcharge of €15, payable locally. More information regarding this can be found on our search results page.
Faro Airport Terminals
There is only one terminal building at Faro Airport. The check-in desks are found to the right of the entrance on the ground floor. Access to C and D boarding gates are opposite the entrance. The A and B boarding gates are on the first floor.
Leaving the Airport
Access Faro by taking the N125-10 road from Faro Airport. This journey takes 10 minutes.
Heading west on the A22 motorway for 40 minutes will get you to Albufeira. Continuing further west on this road will take you to Lagos. The A22 is a toll road.
Read our Portugal driving guide for more tips on driving in Faro.
Toll roads
We know toll roads are frustrating and sometimes unavoidable. The main road that serves the Algarve, the A22, is a toll road. You may need to use it during your travels around this area. The toll can be paid in a variety of ways depending on your chosen car rental provider. Simply click through to booking step one for more information.
If a transponder is provided by the car rental provider, you can opt to have one here. If this is not detailed, you will need to purchase credit for the toll roads from a post office or supermarket in Portugal.
Can I cross the border and enter Spain in my hire car with Zest Car Rental?
With Zest Car Rental, you are permitted to enter Spain whilst on rental! This allows you to discover diverse landscapes and cultural treasures of both Portugal and Spain. Please be aware that each provider has different regulations on which countries you can take your rental car into. This is labelled during the booking process. Simple and hassle-free!
Which size car shall I choose for my car rental in Faro?
Pick the perfect size hire car for your trip away…
Supermini: (example vehicles: Chevrolet Spark - Mini or Ford Fiesta - Economy) Great if you don’t have many passengers and/ or have travelled with minimal luggage. You can usually squeeze 1-2 medium sized suitcases in the boot.
Small family/ compact: (example vehicles: VW Golf or Ford Focus) If you’re travelling in a larger group or family, a bigger car will be more suitable with capacity for roughly 3 medium suitcases!
Estate/ small MPV: (example vehicles: Seat Ibiza SW, Ford Focus Estate, Fiat Doblo) Perfect if you’re planning a golf break and need the extra room. Hire a vehicle with a boot big enough for your clubs, and meander the many courses on offer.
People Carrier/ Large MPV: (example vehicle: Ford S-Max, Opel Vivaro) Think 7-9 seats. If you have a sizeable group or the family in tow, you may need the space that a people carrier provides.
SUV: (example vehicles: Nissan Juke or Nissan Qashqai) Sport utility vehicles or SUVs are in high demand and car rental providers tend not to have many in their fleets. If you want to explore the open road in one of these, book early!
Coupe/ convertible: (example vehicles: Peugeot 308 CC Cabriolet.) If you love the idea of cruising along the Algarve with the top down, book in advance and make your dream a reality!
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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