Name: Pousada Palacio Estoi
Address: Rua São José, 8005-465, Faro, 8005-465, PT

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Dominique

Très bel hôtel ayant conservé son cachet. Le personnel de l’hôtel était très serviable. Un buffet déjeuner très généreux. Nous avons adoré ! Vaut le détour

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Thomas

Staff was very helpful and the property was beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Terry

Excellent traditional village location with a few bars and restaurants. Spotless hotel which I would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Mary

A fabulous short stay with the family highly recommend

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Diana

The property was original with renovated palace rooms and a very modern block for accommodation: it mixes well together. The staff are extremely attentive and helpful. The breakfast was very good. The hotel was well positioned in the centre of the village.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Kirsten

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Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Henri

Truly beautiful property. Breakfast was outstanding. Staff pleasant and generally helpful. Rooms large, very comfortable and quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Carol

The ultimate escape to real luxury with genuinely fine people. I loved the restored 19th-century palace with very spacious and sleek bedrooms that opened up to individual, private patios fronted by lovely gardens and singing birds. The swimming pool was fresh water, and if you got chilly in the spring weather you could jump into the steam room or sauna. Views of the countryside from the terraces were spectacular.
The cuisine was very well prepared, a good fusion of traditional Portuguese food with French gastronomic cuisine finesse.
I do want to return to the Palacio, and it will be for a longer vacation here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Enrique

muy servicial toda la gente, colaborando para que la estaria sea genial...
2 aspectos simples para destacar:
. cuando tomas un café... en toda la estadia... no vale la pena cobrarlo
]. el gym puede mejorar las instalaciones....

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Suzie

I came here for a relaxing long weekend and was not disappointed. It was my second stay, and the staff were helpful and friendly, the food was delicious. The hotel was nice and quiet and there was lots of space around the pool.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

CHRISTINA

Everything about this hotel was perfect! Beautiful hotel with superb service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Geoff

Luxurious palace with a hotel and stunning views. Restaurant was fantastic. Staff were lovely.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

HONGCHUAN

It was magnificent hotel with magical views and excellent service. The room are large and nice

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Gareth

Bar staff were friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Joanne

Fabulous old palace containing the bar, restaurant and lounge areas, whilst the rooms are in a modern new wing decorated with interesting modern art. Appreciated the tray of crackers, cheeses and cold cuts that were waiting for us in the room. Comfortable room, fantastic view. Good btreakfast and lovely helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Philip

Great stay, very clean and welcoming. Great breakfast - parking very convenient. Quiet a little way out from the city but with a car great. Would certainly stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

jarar

The house keeping could be better. We always found hair in the corners etc. There were also some ants in the bathroom and the room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Mary

Lovely staff. Beautiful little gem

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

gary

one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.everything was wonderful.
BUT the hotel correctly notified us that we had to check out for real at noon because of an incoming wedding party. Which is fine, But it did not tell us in advance that we would have to off the property at noon. In the past I sould alwasy stay at the health club until my flight. instead I spent 4.5 not very pleasant hours in the main hall of the airport, with my luggage keeping me anchored. The hotel is well within its rights to kick us out at the check out time, but should have warned us.

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Carolyn

Clean modern rooms in a separate block to the original small palace.
Nice pool area and good breakfast buffet.

Not quite the same standard of service as would be typical in a 4* e.g. they did not replenish the coffee pods for the Nespresso machine

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Paige

Excellent property off the beaten path - great for a close option near the airport. Really cool museum meets modern hotel vibe. Pool is really relaxing and you can enjoy a drink/quick bite. There is a restaurant within the palace that has cute little cats running around. Super unique spot!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Sean

Wonderful hotel, but nothing else close by.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2025

Nicolas

Cool spot

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

esmaeil

It is a pleasure to share thoughts about this remarkable hotel. The establishment is truly magnificent, offering a palatial experience to its guests. The cleanliness of the hotel is impeccable, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, the staff's warmth and friendliness contribute greatly to a positive experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Michael

Was great!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Edwige

I loved the elegance of the property. I felt like a character on Bridgeton

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Liam

Chaotic check-in. Only one staff dealing with people checking in and tourists trying to pay to see the gardens.
Hotel nice but seemed disorganized and understaffed. Pool area is nice but very busy.
Good option to be close to airport for an early flight. Breakfast was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025

Victoria

Wish we stayed here longer! Everything about this place was beautiful! Staff were also very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2025

Maria

Views and palace area are beautiful. Restaurant food is excellent. But having cats fighting and begging for food all over the dining area not very pleasant. Waitstaff needs massive training on not forgetting to check on their tables and not to blame each other in front of clients over lapse of service. Cataplana and desserts were delicious. But had to go into the waiters station looking for waiters to order dessert as we were given the menu but it was at the end of the night and the kitchen closed before anyone came to take our order. Very unfortunate. Gratitude to the kitchen staff that opened the kitchen and send us up two amazing desserts and a coffee. Thanks to the waiter that offered a liquor with the expresso.
Love staying at Pestana Group Pousadas but the service and lack of attention to detail was very disappointing.I sneezed nonstop as well as other people walking around the carpets or maybe was the presence of so many cats on the premises. The Palace has so much beauty in the historic buildings but the rooms need updating and removing the worn out carpets may be an easy fix.
Still a beautiful place and with a lot of potential but more care and attention to detail as well as cleanliness would make the experience much more memorable.
Training restaurant staff to provide better quality of service would be nice too because the food was excellent. Kudos to the Chef and his staff.
Maybe learn from Pousada Flor de Rosa, Crato how to make clients feel valued to return.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Joginder

Everything was so perfect 100 out 100

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Keith

Beautiful hotel great location

We had a great 3 night stay at the hotel. Rooms are spacious and pool beautiful. Amazing breakfast. Staff are friendly and welcoming

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Saiful

Property is pretty old and lots of cats. Not every tourists are pet friendly. Excellent staffs and beautiful views

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Julia Dawn

This is our 3rd visit and we have always felt very comfortable and very friendly, however the only thing we found this time was the dinner menu was different. We found that the dinner menu was very limited and could have done with more choices for mains and desserts. That would be our only criticism as it was much less variety than from our original stay in 2021.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Spencer

Fabulous - make sure to book restaurant in time - breakfast superb

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

CJ

Property was beautiful inside and out. One of the most unique hotels we have ever stayed in. Food was very good and breakfast was spectacular.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Terry

Great property, maybe a little understaffed in dining and pool area needs updated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2025

Richard

We stayed 3 nights at this property and loved it. The restaurant food was wonderful and staff were always helpful.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Morgan

Big room and bed, private balcony with beautiful view, fantastic breakfast and service!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Claudia

The property was really relaxing and quiet with a lot of hidden spaces to just relax.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

eric

Beautiful place to stay. The reason for the 4 star rating is the fact there are no outlets to charge a laptop or cellphone. I found on the floor a good distance from a table or bed. This really surprised me because we live in a modern error where people use laptops and cellphones when traveling. Hotel needs to inform guests of this prior to booking. Also, the rooms are very new and modern, a complete contrast to the palace.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Brigida

How friendly and accommodating everyone was

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

George

Comfortable Charm

Beautiful, unique hotel with all the amenities you need. Wished we'd have been able to stay longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Howard

Wonderful hotel in a palace, with majestic feel. Truly a palace. Large guest rooms with elegant decor. Restaurant was surprisingly excellent. Tight roads driving into this old-world treat. Off the beaten path, so maybe not the right choice for travellers in a hurry.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Nadya

Beautiful property. Extensive breakfast. The indoor casual (non-dining) areas are part of the original palace and you can roam around freely and sit while enjoying the space. The hotel rooms are modern, well equipped and very spacious - they have a closed off balcony. There is no access to the outdoor gardens from the room. The gardens directly in the front of the palace and around the columns are accessible. There is no access to what looks like an Orangery and the areas where the fountain(?) is located. The gate to the garden is also locked so access is through the hotel. We went in Feb so did you use the outdoor pool. The indoor pool is nice, the steam room takes about 10 mins to get going and the sauna take 1 hour. You let them know at the spa and they turn them on. Parking was included and easy to access from rooms.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2025

Manuel

Great hotel away from busy city! Staff were kind and attentive. Breakfast was amazing and dinner menu was very good! They just need a bigger pool!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jan 2025

Bryan

The staff are not friendly or helpful

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Frances

What a stunning hotel

Love, love, loved our stay here what a hotel. Beautiful palace with sympathetically added bedrooms. Spacious, luxurious rooms, again with fantastic views.
Wonderful views for the pool and bar area-stunning.Do wander into the town and around the beautiful gardens.
Friendly, helpful staff-booked us a taxi for early airport run, with a breakfast bag. Even went to the trouble of prepping us coffees at 5am.
We felt thoroughly spoilt.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2024

Helen

Magical...but where are we?

Beautiful hotel in a special building in which we felt privileged to stay. Luxuriously apponted with stunning views over the gardens. Breakfast was excellent...a wide choice with good service. Hopefully the work on the gardens will continue and the disappointing barren and messy areas outside the little ground floor balconies will be improved upon. (Indeed outside our Room 019 there were discarded wine bottles and an old cigarette lighter. Not what you expect in a Luxury Small Hotel! ) It was also a real pity that the reception staff knew so little about the area. The lack of local knowledge, including no information about the adjoining village and the whereabouts and walks to the amazing Roman ruins at Milreu are a really wasted opportunity to enhance the stay for visitors. A local map,and awareness of potential bus services, would have precipitated an extended stay in this magical place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2024

Mark

The Pousada Palácio stay was a highlight of our travels. The refurbished palace, with its beautiful sitting rooms, chapel and dining area took us back in time. In contrast, the rooms and pool area were modern and well appointed. The staff was fantastic! Started with a tour of the property and help with parking and luggage. Largest parking spots on the entire peninsula! Dining was exceptional and some of the best meals of our three week journey. The outdoor dining area was special. The Palace was in a great location as we were able to walk to the Roman ruins and enjoy the quaint town of Estói. Can’t wait to stay again.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Oct 2024

Yadira

Not a walkable area.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Mike

We had an incredible stay, very relaxing. The pool area is quiet and not crowded, lots of chairs and umbrellas. Food was great, staff were pleasant. The property is quite impressive.

We stayed for 2 nights at the start of a 2 week trip, wanted to extend this but they were full, not at all surprising for such a nice place. I've already recommended it to friends and I'm confident we'll be back.

My only constructive feedback would be to recommend a set of adjustable dumbbells for the gym.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

Stuart

Nice hotel , the area is remote but we wanted that. An easy take (8 euro) into Faro.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Deborah

Hidden gem

Beautiful old building cleverly updated to add the hotel rooms. Staff fabulous, clean, lovely pool, great breakfast and only a 5 min walk to the village with a couple of snack bars & restaurants.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Carly

a unique and beautiful palace, however it did not quite feel like a 5 star hotel. Seemed like it could be better kept and the staff could be more attentive. However, we still enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2024

Heather

Spa was not open during my visit, which was one of the reasons for selecting this rural location away from literally everything.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

Jorge

It’s a nice setting like all other pousadas. Needs some upkeep on the surrounding grounds. Dried edges of the garden setting and some of the grounds need care.
Fountains not clean and with only a small amount of water.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Chaitanya

Would be nice to have some kind of shade on swimming pool so it can be used at all times during peak summer when temperatures are very high.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Jorge

Like most pousadas it a Nice place. I believe the grounds around the property need some TLC it looks a bit left without proper care.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

anna

Beautiful converted palace with huge stately rooms. The actual bedrooms are super modern and very large. Lovely garden and swimming pool. Worth to stay for a few days.
Dinner was a bit disappointing as it took 90 minutes to get our food and the order was wrong. I would suggest eating outside. Breakfast is wonderful

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

nadia

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10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Abdo

We enjoyed our 5-night stay at La Pousada Palacio de Estoi. It's an old, renovated palace with a rich history and beautifully restored rooms. The hotel is spotless, and the staff is friendly and does their best to make your stay enjoyable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Colin

This hotel needs to be seen to be believed, it’s very unique. Wonderful quirky hotel

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

Kanchan

This is a beautiful property, still retaining many of its period features. The room are large comfortable and showers, air-conditioning working well, powerful and silent. the modern design of the cupboards was not convenient to open but that was a minor issue.

The staff were very friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The restaurant and food was very tasty, all ingredients right from olive oil was of superior quality and vegetarian options were available. We loved the views as we had our meals.

The breakfast was included. It was generous with all options: hot breakfast- bacon and eggs, toast with a range of artisan breads, as well as sold meats, cheeses, salads,
and a variety of cakes and pastries freshly prepared. Even the marmalades and jams were home made.

The surrounding town is tiny, charming with a church and a little square in the centre, but not much shopping and everything shuts down in the evening.

However there are many interesting towns about 20 minutes drive away, so it is well worth hiring a car. They were very helpful at the reception and recommended several places/ tours. Our favourite was OLhao which has a bustling market just next to the marina. Lagos, Faro and Tavira are similarly situated.
We enjoyed a visit to a local winery where after little tour, we were offered their wines along with antipasti.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pousada Palacio de Estoi.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Javier

Beautiful Hotel, beautiful rooms, excellent service! Would come back any day.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Hossam

The Palace itself is fantastic, very historic and picturesque, this includes reception, the gardens, restaurant, common areas. The rooms are good: modern, neat, nothing flashy or eccentric but clean and with plenty of natural light. Overall good experience, quite unique. Public transportation won't work well though, but for us this wasn't an issue as we had a car and we could drive to Faro for shopping or dining options (20 minutes) and approximately the same drive time to Tavira.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Kamal

Recommend without any hesitation

A gem of a place. Comfortable and peaceful clean and friendly staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Alnasir

Staff was very helpful especially the front desk.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2024

Mark

A Pousada shows another side to visit in Portugal

We expected to visit Faro when we booked this Pousada and never left the property over a three night stay. Hospitality was very gracious, attention paid to specific food allergies, external massage therapist who was booked by the property was excellent, the staff was very friendly and engaging.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Ian Martin

Lovely hotel

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2024

Anne

Lovely architecture blending an old palace with ultra modern rooms and an infinity pool. The breakfast offers an extensive and delicious options. Dinner menu was varied and sophisticated. Highly recommended for a visit

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

Todd

This was an absolutely Gorgeous Boutique Hotel. The restored Palace was Breathtaking, and the staff were very kind and attentive

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Julia

We found this beautiful palace hotel with nearby Roman ruins. History and splendour feeds my soul. It’s so great to be back in Europe.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

castro

Fantastic property

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

Robert

Great property. The staff was awesome. Nice and quiet area. Will look to stay there again next time we are in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2024

Noelle

Lovely hotel, excellent service and large rooms

We had such a lovely stay in this hotel, super large and comfortable rooms with a balcony. The service was lovely and the museum part of the hotel was really cool. Lots of great facilities.
Will definitely stay again if we are in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2024

Richard

Beautiful hotel and surroundings. I appreciated the balcony upgrade. Nice dinner as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2024

Cherie

Beautiful property in a lovely quiet setting. Lovely views from the patio areas to watch the sunset and surrounding area. Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff very friendly. Just a short drive into faro. The buffet breakfast was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2024

James M

Excellent palacio

This is a five-star hotel in an historic Palacio with elegant grounds. Considering it is near Faro...terrible..it was a particularly great find.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2024

Sandra

Definitely would stay again

I booked the hotel as an overnight stay before departing for home the next day. Wish we had the time to stay longer. We enjoyed everything about the hotel, the property is beautiful and the service was amazing. They attend to every detail.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2024

Jo

POUSADA PALÁCIO ESTOI

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend. It was an amazing trip. The Pousada is fascinating and the old part and modern parts blend very well. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were helpful, polite and accommodating. I thoroughly recommend a visit. This is our first encounter of a Pousada and we intend to visit more of these beautiful places.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Dragan

Great customer service!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Rebecca

Relaxing getaway

The staff were very kind, there was a welcome basket of fruit in the room and they brought me extra waters and drinks. They even left us a rose on Valentine's Day. The room was clean and spacious, and it had a little balcony to enjoy the view.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2024

Harvey

Historical Hotel liked. Could have had better service. Nicole and dime you too much for a 5 star hotel.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2024

Mir

Very isolated

It did not feel like a luxurious place except having access to sauna and that it is an extension of the palace. It had a nice view but because of the location there is nothing around the hotel. The room was a good size but the beds were a let down, not comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2024

Hugh

This is a charming old palace in the hills that has been totally upgraded to modern standards. Excellent facilities, outdoor pool, dining room and parking. Historic garden and expansive views iver the Algarve.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2024

Robin

Unique hotel worth a visit.

Amazing views over Faro. Excellent reception, bar and Resturant service and attention. Carolina’s welcome best we have had worldwide! Lovely clean room with large bed… however had troubles understanding the bath/shower/plug without any instructions and got parts wet that should have stayed dry and had a bath with heel holding down plug etc. Needs a small instruction sticker!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2024

Joseph

Christmas holiday

Lovely hotel , friendly and efficient staff . Excellent location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2023

Miguel

Excellent service and the staff is awesome. The Palacio is beautiful and at a wonderful location. Thank you to the entire team!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2023

John

Ambiance and accomodation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2023

Samzie

Beautiful hotel but lacking soul

The old part of the hotel is very beautiful but the new section where our room was felt like walking through a modern art museum.
While it was comfortable & the service was great it felt soulless . Maybe it’s nicer in summer .

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2023

Abdulhamid

Very welcoming staff. Breakfast and parking great added value. Beautiful well maintained hotel.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Michele

Absolutely magnificent palace hotel. Top notch staff, luxury accomodation, great breakfast. A true ten stars.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Eric

The pousada is beautiful and unique. We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2023

David

Good views

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Robin

Lovely Palace

The palace was a lovely place to visit. The grounds are pleasant and very Royal. The room had a much different feel. The bed was a bit hard, however we did have two down comforters in our closet that softened the mattress. I was off-put when I asked for ice and was directed to a gas station just a left turn off the property. That all being said, the included breakfast was terrific and well presented! A great start to the day. Just a tip, if you drive through Faro - make sure to go all the way to the waters edge to visit/sightsee. Faro was disappointing to us as a city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Virginia

Lovely public areas Rooms were clean, but a long walk to get there.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2023

James

Sunny travels

The hotel is a little worn, and short staff
They are hiring temps from agencies to fill void . The old Palace is an amazing building. They need to put some money into it to keep it in the condition. It should be kept it. I would stay there again I don’t think you’re staying in a luxury hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Graehm

Beautiful property in a very quiet environment.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

The old palace is beautiful, but it seems a little lacking in terms of cosy corners to sit with friends and family.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2023

James

A beautiful and relaxing place to stay. No dining options nearby but the restaurant is wonderful and the breakfast was amazing. It’s a great location to explore from with Seville and Lisbon only two hours away by car each way