Vila Viçosa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Vila Viçosa
With a population of 5.484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vila Viçosa has to offer.
When to visit Vila Viçosa
How to Get to Vila Viçosa
Plane
Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 149 km from Vila Viçosa. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vila Viçosa include American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £10 for a 3h 24m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 201 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including Bus, FlixBus and rede expressos. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 312 km and will cost you around £6. From Portimão, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 314 km.
Airports near Vila Viçosa
Airlines serving Vila Viçosa
Where to stay in Vila Viçosa
Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa
Most booked hotels in Vila Viçosa
Hiring a car in Vila Viçosa
Expect to pay £1.55 per litre in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.50 and £24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.