English Portimão from €46
Up to four passengers in one private car, with electronic tolls covered.
Portimão is the Algarve's second city, and its Praia da Rocha, a long beach beneath cliffs lined with hotels, is one of Portugal's best known; cruise ships dock at its port on the Arade river. Through Zonetransfers, a driver holding your name waits at the Faro baggage-reclaim exit to take your party to Portimão, at fares from €46 per vehicle.
From the airport the drive covers most of the A22 west before turning down to Portimão; your driver drops you on Avenida Tomás Cabreira in Praia da Rocha, in Alvor or at the port. Count on some 78 km and 1 h on the road, at €46 upwards for the vehicle. Zonetransfers has your vehicle ready before you land.
Toll charges go on our account, not yours. Stopping for supplies on the way to Portimão? Just say.
Schedule the Portimão pick-up 3 h before departure for flights inside Schengen and 3 h 30 min before flights to Britain, Ireland or North America, where exit border control applies.
Add your flight number to the return booking and we leave margin for summer Saturday traffic on the A22.
Change of plan? Cancel without charge up to 48 h ahead (96 h for minibuses and coaches). Terms of service.
Resort, hotel or rented villa in Portimão: we go to all of them. A few names if you have not booked:
Early 20th-century mansion above the beach, with tiled interiors.
Seafront, with a casino and a pool above the beach.
Above Três Irmãos beach, with gardens and sea access.
Your driver stands where you come out of baggage reclaim, holding a sign with your name. Then it is straight on to Portimão.
Grilled-fish restaurants by the river.
Racing circuit on the outskirts.
River trips upstream to Silves.
Nightlife and sunset terraces.
Several stops in one day? A chauffeur in Faro and the Algarve waits at each stop.
| Area | How we get there |
|---|---|
| Praia da Rocha | Hotels along Avenida Tomás Cabreira, above the beach. |
| Alvor | Fishing village with boardwalks over the estuary, a few minutes away. |
| Cruise port | Terminal by the Arade river, in town. |
A precise address saves time on arrival in Portimão.
These are different parts of the same municipality. Tell us whether you are going to a Praia da Rocha hotel, to Alvor or to the cruise terminal, and your boarding time if relevant.
More than four people going to Portimão? Note it in the booking and we choose the vehicle. See the fleet
Wide sand between rocks and the Santa Catarina Fort.
Viewpoint over the Arade estuary and the beach.
White houses and wooden boardwalks on the estuary.
In a former sardine cannery by the river.
The village across the river.
Portimão draws motorsport fans to the Algarve International Circuit and cruise passengers to its river port, as well as beach lovers at Praia da Rocha.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| August | Portimão Sardine Festival by the river. |
| April to October | Cruise season at Portimão port. |
Just after customs, as you enter the arrivals hall, with a sign showing your name. Faro has just one terminal, so you cannot miss it.
Fares begin at €46 a car, carrying one to four people; A22 tolls and VAT are included.
By private transfer to Portimão, about an hour; give us the circuit as your address.
Yes, it is Portimão's main beach, about an hour from Faro Airport.
About an hour for 78 km on the A22.
Start with Praia da Rocha and Santa Catarina Fort; Alvor is a good third stop.
It is covered: we track the flight and adjust the pick-up to the real arrival, with a free hour of waiting from touchdown. Beyond 90 minutes late, we confirm with you.
Only if you want to: nothing extra is expected at the end of the journey.
Enter the flight number and your address and the price is fixed there and then.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker
