Rent your camper van or RV in Faro and soak up the sunshine in the Algarve. Discover a unique city steeped in history dating back to the fourth century BC. Stroll around the charming old town with its cozy alleyways, stunning ornate churches, and the macabre Bone Chapel decorated with the bones of over 1,000 monks. Relax on one of Faro’s three pristine sandbar islands, and visit the Paque Natural de Ria Formosa, a wetland maze of canals, lagoons, and barrier islands, recognized for its incredible wildlife.
Faro
Address
Estrada Nacional 125 393-A
8135-030 Almancil
Portugal
Getting to the station
From Faro International Airport (FAO): From the airport, take bus 55 to “S. João da Venda (Além)”. From here, it’s a 6-minute walk to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or Uber from the airport.
From Faro Central Station (Faro Tribunal): From the station, take bus 59 to “S. João da Venda (Viaduto)”. From here, it’s a 20-minute walk to the roadsurfer station. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or Uber from the station.
Parking information
Free on-street parking is available in the area surrounding the Faro station.
Paid secure parking options are available at the Faro International Airport.
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After you pick up your camper van or RV, you might want to stock up on some road trip snacks and fuel. If you’re wondering where the best places to get food and fuel are, and where to park in the city, continue reading for our recommendations for a stress-free road trip through Portugal.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short tourist visits to Portugal. Here’s what you should know before your trip:
If you’d like to park in Faro to explore the city, there is an RV-friendly parking lot at the Continent grocery store (please see the address below). We highly recommend avoiding driving further into the city center, as the streets are narrow and busy.
Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:
Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.
When you rent a camper van in Faro, you’ll need to fill it up with fresh water at the beginning of your trip and empty your grey water before you return it. This can usually be done at campgrounds, but if you need somewhere close to the roadsurfer station, here are two options:
The weather is warm, sunny, and dry, year-round in the Algarve, so whenever you want to rent a camper van in Faro is the ideal time! If you’re planning a winter escape, make sure to check that the campgrounds on your route are open ahead of time as some do close for the season. Planning where to camp in advance is recommended for the summer when the region is at its busiest. If you visit in spring and fall (April-May and September-October), you’ll find far fewer crowds and still plenty of sunshine.
Cultural events like festivals, concerts, and performances happen year-round in Faro and the surrounding area, so check out what will be happening when you’re there.
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