Algarve green fees explained
Green fees in the Algarve vary several-fold between courses and seasons. Knowing what drives them is the easiest way to cut the cost of a trip.
Published green fees, course by course
What courses charge for 18 holes, as published. "From" is the lowest published rate (often low season or twilight); "peak" is the indicative high-season range.
| Course | From | Peak season |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Rei North | €220 | €220–€300, often with buggy |
| Quinta do Lago South | €132 | €155–€265 |
| San Lorenzo | €142 | €150–€265 |
| Vale do Lobo Royal | €69 (Royal and Ocean) | €140–€235 |
| Laranjal | €114 | €114–€185 |
| Victoria | €164 | — |
| Old Course Vilamoura | €109 | €100–€190 |
| Palmares | — | €95–€175 |
| Penina Championship | — | €80–€140 |
| Amendoeira courses | €150 | — |
| Quinta do Lago North | €114 | — |
| Espiche | €79 | — |
| Quinta da Ria and Quinta de Cima | €74 | — |
| Quinta do Vale | €67 | — |
Twilight rates are typically about a third cheaper. Sources, checked 13 November 2026: Algarve Tourist golf course guide (updated 25 Aug 2026) · Golf for Kings: Algarve green fees (June 2026). Always confirm the course's own rate for your dates.
Two golfers or a whole society: tell us dates, nights, rounds and budget, and up to three Algarve golf operators send you a package quote.
Three price bands
For the other courses, we group them into three bands:
- Premium: Monte Rei, the Quinta do Lago courses, San Lorenzo, Vale do Lobo Royal, Old Course Vilamoura, Victoria, Ombria.
- Mid-range: Vila Sol, Millennium, Laguna, Pinhal, Palmares, Penina, the Amendoeira courses, Quinta da Ria.
- Value: Salgados, Castro Marim, Espiche, Boavista, Benamor and the western Pestana courses.
Every course page shows its band, and the course matcher filters by it. Always check the course's own rate for your dates before booking.
What changes the price
- Season: spring and autumn are the most expensive.
- Time of day: twilight rates are often much cheaper.
- Booking route: hotel packages and multi-round deals can beat walk-up rates.
- Group size: societies can negotiate.
Extras to budget
Buggies (often shared between two), range balls, club hire if you travel light, and food and drink at the turn. Most courses ask for a handicap certificate or card, with maximum handicaps on some championship layouts.
Questions golfers ask
Do Algarve courses require a handicap certificate?
Many do, and some premium courses set a maximum handicap. Carry your official handicap record or card.
Are buggies included in green fees?
Usually not. Buggies are charged separately and are worth booking on hilly courses.