All-inclusive car rental in Faro Airport

Faro (FAO) puts the whole Algarve within easy reach, from Lagos in the west to Tavira in the east. The car-rental area is a short walk from the terminal.

Because the Algarve’s A22 motorway is electronic-only, the key extra to sort out is a toll device - the insurance side is already handled by your all-inclusive booking.

Picking up your car at Faro Airport

The Faro Airport (FAO) car-rental area is easy to reach from arrivals. With an all-inclusive Cardamar booking your insurance and excess are settled before you land, so you can collect the keys and go.

Driving from Faro Airport

Faro Airport puts the whole Algarve within reach. The A22 (Via do Infante) runs the length of the coast - west to Albufeira, Lagos and Sagres, east to Tavira and the Spanish border - while the slower N125 follows the same line for free.

Most resorts are 30–60 minutes away, so the first drive is short and easy.

Electronic tolls and what to bring

The A22 is electronic-only, with cameras instead of booths. Ask the rental supplier for an electronic toll device so charges are billed to your booking - otherwise you risk a fine weeks later, or take the toll-free N125.

Bring your driving licence, passport or ID and the lead driver’s card. An all-inclusive Cardamar booking includes full insurance and zero excess, with no deposit at most desks.

All-inclusive vs. a cheap basic rate plus counter insurance

Two cars on the same lot in Faro can advertise very different prices. The gap is almost always insurance: an all-inclusive rate settles it up front, while a "basic" rate leaves you to buy excess cover at the desk. Here is what each really means.

	All-inclusive (Cardamar)	Basic rate + counter insurance
Damage & theft excess	✓€0 – fully covered	✕High excess (often €800–2,000) blocked on your card
When you insure	✓Before you travel, at a fixed price	✕At the desk, under time pressure, price varies
Tyres, glass & undercarriage	✓Included	✕Usually excluded or charged extra
Deposit / card hold	✓None or low at most stations	✕Large hold blocked for the whole trip
Cancellation	✓Free cancellation	✕Often non-refundable
What you pay in total	✓Known the moment you book	✕Can climb sharply at the counter

A basic rate can look cheaper online, but once you add proper excess cover at the desk it usually costs more than an all-inclusive booking - with none of the certainty.