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

Mafra travel guide

Mafra Tourism | Mafra Guide

You're Going to Love Mafra

With a population of 12,259, Mafra is a must-see destination in Lisbon District, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mafra has to offer.

When to visit Mafra

Mafra in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mafra in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mafra

Plane

When flying to Mafra, you’ll arrive at Cascais Aerodrome (CAT), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mafra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Mafra. The train journey from Mafra to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mafra is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 153 miles from Mafra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mafra, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Mafra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mafra, you’ll arrive at Cascais Aerodrome (CAT), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mafra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Mafra. The train journey from Mafra to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mafra is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 153 miles from Mafra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mafra, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Mafra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Mafra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Mafra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mafra

Most booked hotels in Mafra

Ms Aparthotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Sheraton Cascais Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£189+
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Vila Gale Ericeira
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Holiday Inn Express Lisbon - Oeiras
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hotel Londres Estoril / Cascais
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hotel Lido
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Mafra

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Mafra (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 Mafra is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Mafra (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 Mafra is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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