A group trip to Algarve, Portugal
Golden cliffs and warm shallow water. Touristy in the middle, empty at both ends. Best months for a group: May, September and October. Our estimate for three nights in May is about £253 each from London, flights plus a share of the bed.
When to go
Algarve is in season for a group in May, September and October, the months we would pick first. Average daytime highs are 24°C in May, 26°C in September and 23°C in October. Outside those months it can still work, it is simply what our catalogue rates highest for a trip with friends.
What it costs from five cities
Our estimate for one person in a group of four sharing one place for three nights in May, in pounds. Every figure here is an estimate from the same pricing annamo uses on the shortlist. Before anyone books, annamo checks real fares for your own dates from every home city.
| From | Total | Flight, return | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | About £253 each | Flight £113, usually £75 to £165 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £140 |
| Paris | About £358 each | Flight £218, usually £145 to £325 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £140 |
| Barcelona | About £237 each | Flight £97, usually £65 to £145 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £140 |
| Milan | About £250 each | Flight £110, usually £75 to £160 | Bed and a share of a hire car £140 |
| Amsterdam | About £369 each | Flight £229, usually £175 to £295 Our estimate, from real prices in other months | Bed and a share of a hire car £140 |
Our estimate Flights from our flight model, fitted on 6,159 real fares up to 4 October 2026, and where a row says so, real prices on that route in other months, moved to May for the season, from fares seen in the 120 days up to 8 October 2026. The usual range is where two real fares in three land: 70 to 145 per cent of the model figure, or the spread of real fares on the route where we have them. Beds from our bed model for the price level of the place. Not a quote.
What Algarve is good for
- Beaches: excellent (5 out of 5)
- Adventure: very good (4 out of 5)
- Nature: very good (4 out of 5)
- Food: good (3 out of 5)
- Nightlife: good (3 out of 5)
Things people go for:
- Lagos cliffs
- Sea caves
- Golf and surf
Who it suits
- A group that wants sun and time by the sea
- Active groups who want walks, hikes or time on the water
- Big groups watching the budget, it is one of the cheaper places in our list
Getting there
The airport is FAO. Lagos and the western cliffs are an hour away, most easily by car.
FAQ
How much does a group trip to Algarve cost?
Our estimate is about £253 each from London for three nights in May, flights plus a share of one place for a group of four. It is an estimate, not a quote, so check real prices before anyone books.
When is the best time to go to Algarve with friends?
May, September and October suit a group best by our reckoning, with average daytime highs of 24°C in May, 26°C in September and 23°C in October.
How do you get from the airport to Algarve?
Lagos and the western cliffs are an hour away, most easily by car.