Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Castelo Branco travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castelo Branco

With a population of 33,479, Castelo Branco is the largest city in Castelo Branco, Portugal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Castelo Branco has to offer.

When to visit Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco in June
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castelo Branco in June
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Castelo Branco in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 128 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Castelo Branco, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Castelo Branco

Train

The train station in Castelo Branco is called Castelo Branco, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castelo Branco is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 195 miles from Castelo Branco. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Train

The train station in Castelo Branco is called Castelo Branco, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castelo Branco is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 195 miles from Castelo Branco. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Where to stay in popular areas of Castelo Branco

Most booked hotels in Castelo Branco

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Melia Castelo Branco
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hotel Boutique A Esplanada
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hotel Rainha D. Amélia, Arts & Leisure
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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HI Castelo Branco - Pousada de Juventude
1 star
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£17+
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Hiring a car in Castelo Branco

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Castelo Branco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Castelo Branco is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Castelo Branco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. The most frequently booked car type in Castelo Branco is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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