Algarve for half term break – Car Hire Faro
Filed Under (Faro) by cleare on 09-01-2009
Tagged Under : Algarve for half term break – Car Hire Faro
Christmas is over, the kids are back in school and the winter is really starting to bite here in Ireland. With temperatures of -8 degrees being reported in some parts of the country, it’s no wonder our thoughts are already turning to our next sunshine getaway.
The Algarve has become a very popular destination for the Irish in the last few years. With the half term break now only four weeks away many families will now be starting to plan for a week away. The half term break takes place this year between Saturday 14th and Sunday 22nd February.
While February is not the warmest month in the Algarve, you are still guaranteed at least 7 hours sunshine a day with an average temperature of around 18 degrees. Bit warmer than here then 
There are an abundance of cheap flight offers from Ireland to Faro Airport. Aer Lingus offer the following routes;
Belfast Airport to Faro Airport
Dublin Airport to Faro Airport
Cork Airport to Faro Airport
While Ryanair offer flights from
Dublin Airport to Faro Airport
Shannon Airport to Faro Airport
There are also charter flights from Knock Airport with Thomas Cook brands which include Sunworld and Panorama.
A quick car hire Faro search using our car hire cost comparison booking engine reveals the following great value rates;
Pickup: Saturday 14th
Drop off: Sunday 22nd February
In the budget section
Volkswagen Lupo – €74.27 or a Peugeot 107- €75.19
In the intermediate section
BMW 1 Series – €227.96
In the premium section
Mercedes Sprinter – 9 Seats – €383.64
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